• Diet & Depression: Is there a link?

    By now most of us are aware that what we eat has a big impact on our physical health, but can the food we eat also influence our mood and mental health too? Research suggests that yes it can! Mental health conditions are on the rise with an estimated 1 in 2 Australians experiencing a… Continue Reading

  • Eat to Beat Cholesterol

    It is estimated that 1 in 3 Australians have high cholesterol, putting those people at a greater risk of coronary artery disease which can cause heart attacks and stroke. So it’s not surprising that coronary artery disease was the leading underlying cause of death in Australia in 2016 contributing to 12% of all deaths. While… Continue Reading

  • Super Food, Super Hyped, Super Expensive

    I cringe when I hear the word ‘superfood’ it gives me images of Dr Oz flogging some miracle food that instantly burns fat, reduces cellulite and speeds up metabolism – and it can be yours for only $495 (+ postage and handling)!!! Many super foods are super hyped and super over priced. The so called… Continue Reading

  • Skip the Extremes and Start with the Basics.

    I feel like people are bypassing the basics and seeking out extremes to eat healthier or to lose weight. People automatically get on the latest fad diet when actually if they took the time to look at their lifestyle, their dietary patterns and habits they would realize that they don’t need to jump on the… Continue Reading

  • A Guide to Processed & Packaged Foods

    Nearly all foods have gone through some form of processing before being eaten. Processing can involve harvesting, butchering, fermenting, canning, preserving as well as simply cooking and preparing foods.  The processing of foods has many benefits which include improving the safety of food by removing micro-organisms and pathogens, preservation, easier distribution, longer shelf life and… Continue Reading

  • What if…?

    image credit What if everyone stopped dieting?  What if everyone stopped counting calories, worrying about gluten, fructose, fat, protein, carbs and just ate healthy, wholesome foods? What if everyone stopped being so focused on what the number on the scale said and they focused on being as healthy as they can be?

  • One Size Fits All?

    There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to diets or one single eating pattern that is best for everyone. They key to achieving a healthy diet is getting the basics right and then individualizing it to suit your own needs and lifestyle. If you have the basics of healthy eating right by… Continue Reading

  • Eat Food, Not Nutrients

    What did you have for dinner last night? I had protein, omega 3’s, a side of carbs, oh and there was a nice dash of B vitamins, vitamin A and zinc and a little iron a calcium to top it off… said no one ever…and no one has ever said that because we eat food… Continue Reading

  • The Forgotten Food

    Why have we forgotten about white vegetables? Maybe it is due to the misguided, nutritional advice such as ‘avoid all white foods’, ‘only eat green vegetables’ and ‘the more colourful the food the more nutritious’. But white vegetables are just as nutritious as their colourful friends. Each vegetable contains its own set of specific vitamins,… Continue Reading

  • Quinoa Stuffed Capsicum

    Quinoa Stuffed Capsicum What you’ll need: (serves 4) 1 cup quinoa 1 onion, finely chopped 1 medium zucchini, trimmed, grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tomatoes, diced 75g fresh ricotta cheese 4 large capsicums, halved lengthwise, seeded

  • Food Fads

    Foodie – n.Slang ‘A person that spends a keen amount of attention and energy on knowing the ingredients of food, the proper preparation of food, and finds great enjoyment in top-notch ingredients and exemplary preparation.’ Foodies are all over the latest buzz foods but should you be stocking up on them? When I consider incorporating… Continue Reading

  • Eating for Energy

    Feeling tired and exhausted? Time to grab a coffee and a sugar hit to perk you up? Think again… Eating the right foods and providing your body with the right nutrition can really help lift your energy levels, help you get you through the day and put a spring back in your step. Here are… Continue Reading