We all know a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the foundation for health and should be commonplace in our everyday eating. But are we eating our fruits and vegetables, and how much should we be having? The most recent Nutrition survey reveals only 7% of adult Australians are actually eating adequate serves of vegetables each...
My food philosophy for myself, my family and the message I deliver to my clients is to eat REAL FOOD. The more real food we eat that which is rich in colour and flavour, and the less processed and packet foods that we consume – the healthier and happier our bodies will be. mixed raw...
A recent Australian study reveals one in four Australian children still go to school without breakfast. Teachers are the first to admit that children who do not have breakfast are more tired, irritable, restless and less focused than their full-bellied classmates. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it literally breaks the...
Trends that I am seeing in Eating Disorders over the years Whilst there are a small percentage of males suffering eating disorders, the vast majority of clients are females. Of the females, there is certainly the significant group of teenage girls (14 – 18 years) and some girls as young as 11 years of age. ...
The popularity of vegetarian eating and veganism is growing world-wide. People are choosing this eating style for health, ethical and environmental sustainability reasons. Unfortunately, for a small percentage of people who choose vegetarianism or veganism, this choice may lead to further food restrictions and more rigid food behaviours. In these circumstances, the quest for improved...
