The supermarkets are one confusing place with so many products to choose from. The Food Industry does little to help with its media catch phrases and advertising lines all developed with the aim to sell products, rather than promote health. Below are a list of some of my favourite products that I use regularly and […]
Nutrition
Healthy Eating-Out in Port Macquarie
Many large towns and cities such as Canberra (my home town) have an array of restaurants to choose from. New places seem to open daily and as we become more invested in our health culinary entrepreneurs have responded by providing an increasing number of healthy eating options on the menu. In 2015 my family relocated […]
The Benefits to Shopping Locally
I’ll be the first to admit that Coles and Woolworths (and other such SUPER-market grocery stores) can be a convenient shopping destination. With numerous locations spread across Australia usually only a short drive away and stocked with a consistent large array of products likely to have everything you will need, where can you go wrong. […]
How to get out of a RUT
Are you feeling blah? Feeling like nothing tastes good? Can’t get motivated to make a start with exercise or healthy eating? Are you taking the easy route and relying on go-to take-away? Are you struggling to get into a solid exercise regime? I am sure we can all relate to this in some way or […]
The Most Popular Health Food Ingredients: What Are They? Why Are They Good For You? How Can You Use Them?
Many super foods are being displayed and marketed in our current society. It almost seems like there are new products popping up daily and it can almost be intimidating trying to stay on top of it all. Good news is that it is not essential to include these in your diet. It is certainly possible […]
What to Eat Before and After Your Workout
In order to see results and get the most out of your workout, it is important to consider what you are consuming before and after your session. Your body needs sufficient energy to perform the workout and energy after the workout in order to allow the body to repair and recover. Below are some tips […]
The Controversy of Dairy
I am sure you have no doubt been witness to countless diet trends in the media recently including and not limited to gluten-free products, the paleo diet, the raw vegan diet and diets eliminating total food groups such as dairy. It can all be very confusing and contradictory. One of my favourite quotes is “if […]
Nutrition for Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting, emotional, life-changing experience with many changes occurring to your hormones and body. The experience effects how you feel from day to day, your energy levels, your emotions and your food preferences and cravings. Some women approach this time as a time in which they can relax with their diet and “eat […]
The Vegetarian Diet: Is it Nutritionally Sufficient?
The Vegetarian Diet: Is it Nutritionally Sufficient? The vegetarian diet can be adopted for a variety of reasons: for some it is due to religious beliefs, for others it is for moral reasons (animal rights), environmental factors (increased sustainability) or for nutrient or health reasons (higher level of fibre and less saturated fat in plant-based […]
