There is a common misconception that people fail at diets because they lack will-power. The truth of the matter is that diets fail people – every single time. Our bodies and our minds are not meant to diet, and if our body is forced to eat less than what it needs each day, it will...
According to a recent study, one-in-three Australians exclude specific food groups from their diet – including wheat or gluten, dairy and/or animal products. My observation within my practice is that this number may be even higher. Every day I hear conversations around what food movement people follow and it seems that this food avoidance is...
The human body is a wonder, and so clever in giving us information about how it is working. The body gives us symptoms to tell us if it is happy, getting enough of one thing, getting too much of another and what we need to pay more attention to. This is valuable feedback and it...
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life. Symptoms in menopause vary enormously among women and are largely dependent on a woman’s state of health, nutrition and lifestyle, stress levels and level of hormone chaos. However, there are some simple strategies that can help ease some menopausal symptoms. Menopause officially occurs one year after...
Inflammation is the body’s natural response by its immune system to repair a damaged cell. Most people have experienced acute inflammation at some time with an insect bite, a cut or an injury. This results in redness, swelling and pain as the body works to repair the damaged tissue. However, chronic inflammation lingers on for...
On Anzac Day, we pay tribute to all the men and women who have served our nation as members of the Australian Defence Force. Lest We Forget “The army biscuit, also known as an Anzac wafer or Anzac tile, is essentially a long shelf-life, hard tack biscuit, eaten as a substitute for bread. Unlike bread,...
When we think of the summer holidays, we associate this with family, friends, plentiful food and holidays that keep rolling on. Yes, holidays can be an indulgence – however if you eat smart, plan well and adapt a few dishes, your body will thank you for the nourishment that you provide. Centre your entertaining menu...
Looking for a natural and delicious start to the day – try your hand at making your own granola. A beautiful combination of nuts, seeds, grains and dried fruit – the smells and aroma from your oven will want you making batches weekly. Pair it with a natural Greek yoghurt and fresh berries for a...
Many Australians have a desire to cook homemade meals and three in four (74%) families cook their family a meal five or more nights a week. Some challenges that confront home cooks are the cost of groceries, confidence in the kitchen, trying to “please the masses” and being time poor. Indeed a recent report highlights...
Australians are eating too much salt and this over a long period of time can have an effect on health. It can contribute to chronic disease such as blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. There is a linear relationship with high sodium intake and high blood pressure and reducing the salt intake of someone...
