We all know that stress has a significant (negative) impact on our health. More and more research is demonstrating worrying results of the significant and long-lasting effects that chronic or severe stress has on our health and wellbeing. So what do you do during testing times? Though life can be overwhelming at times and even feel out of your control, some simple, small changes to your daily routine can have a significant impact on how much stress affects you. Here are our t

Have you wondered why you’re breaking out or why your skin is looking dull and textured? Want to know how to keep your skin looking young, healthy and fresh - without the need for toxic creams or expensive treatments? Maybe you’ve consulted professionals and skin therapists or doctors and told you have adult acne. Have you been disappointed when the only support offered is a prescription for an antibiotic like doxycycline? If you’ve heard you are what you eat, this is incredi

It’s Saturday night and my 11year old step son has recently discovered a love of cooking. I’m encouraging this new found love of this tech-free activity and spending lots of time cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. We’ve made lots of fun things so far. Tonight we experimented making a gluten free, nutrient rich pizza from scratch. This was so much fun and the end result tasted amazing. I’d strongly recommend getting the little ones in the kitchen for some creative fun.

As it starts cooling down in Australia, it’s very common that a lot of people’s mood starts to change. When the sun is shining it’s easy to feel happy and resilient, but then we hit Autumn and start seeing rain and clouds and suddenly people commonly report feeling down and depressed. This phenomenon is aptly named SAD (Seasonal Affect Disorder) where people report symptoms of depression, mood disorders, hopelessness, fatigue, sleep difficulties, weight gain, social withdrawa

One of my favourite foods from childhood was macaroni cheese. If my mum wanted to get me to do anything I didn't want to do she could always bribe me with this delicious comfort meal. As a young adult, this phase continued - that creamy bowl of cheesy pasta never failed to cheer me up when I needed a hug from within. However, after studying Nutritional Medicine, it's suffice to say that my diet has changed enormously. Now almost everything I eat has to have as much nutritiona

This is a beautiful healthy meal that is sure to delight the whole family. With just a few ingredients, simple prep and semi-indulgent yet totally healthy. A beautiful mix of flavours, textures and colours with minimal effort. Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 Tastes: Delicious!! Ingredients (serves 2, costs under $8 or under $5 if you're lucky with your fish): 2x 100 g white fish such as Basa, Cod or Ling Fresh Dill 1/2 a lemon 1-2 cloves garlic, cru

Last month I wrote an article about the nasties that are hidden in our day to day products. If you missed it, click here to read about how to improve your health, and save money while you're at it, by binning these toxic products. Since then, many of you have sent in your appreciation, feedback and suggestions. Many people have noted that they'd like to see more of these product reviews and suggestions. So here's another great insider tip for you. The Woohoo Body deodorant pa

It looks like a simple meal but this cauliflower omelette is a power house of nutrition with a host of incredible health benefits. Here are the 5 top ingredients, and their benefits, in this simple yet incredible meal: Eggs contain protein which helps the liver to repair and protect itself from damage. They also contain sulphur, which kickstarts liver detoxification and promotes digestion. Concerned about cholesterol? Organic eggs actually contain the good kind of cholesterol

It may come as a surprise to you that it is estimated that we are exposed to somewhere between 150 to 500 chemicals every day through our personal care products. It is estimated that there are 13,000 chemicals in cosmetics and only 10% of these chemicals have been tested for human safety. A study by the Environmental Working Group, found that blood and urine samples of teenage girls were contaminated with 64% of the analysed chemicals from four major chemical familes: phthala

A gluten free diet can be a healthy choice and for some can be a life changer. I know for me going gluten free meant opening up a new world - no more fatigue, better sleep, waking up with energy, no more giant swollen belly after eating and, the big one - no more depression. These days gluten free living is getting easier and easier thanks to it's growing popularity and fame. When I first cut out gluten it was rare to find a cafe that had any GF signs on the menu, now I often

Long days at the office (or even just a late finish) often leaves you tempted to get takeaway on your way home. While there are many healthy options to choose from (such as the delicious Mexican salad by Gomez and Guzman below) there are substantially more unhealthy takeaway options which are cheaper and often more convenient. This can make it really hard to make the right choice, particularly when you're tired and hungry. How unhealthy is takeaway really though? Well that is

If you're reading my blog then chances are you're keen to maintain a healthy lifestyle but also love a bit of a treat too - you want to have your cake and eat it. My aim is to show you that this can be done very easily if you choose well. I like to introduce you to the health benefits of all foods - from the simple and traditional blueberry to the more exotic and modern acaii - to let you know where you can purchase them and of course how to use them. When the creators of Nou

Here's a great tip for my dairy free followers, vegans and cleansers who are battling those chocolate cravings. When you're craving a sweet treat you're often lacking in protein and/or magnesium. Nourish your body with essential nutrients and the craving will usually go away. But what if you can top up on the nutrients you are lacking while enjoying a healthy sweet treat? 2 for the price of one as they say! Is it true you can eat chocolate every day and even use it as a medic

Weightloss... where to begin? There is a lot of information out there and many people offering quick fixes or cheats. But do any of them actually work? Are they necessary? Or can we truly just eat well and exercise? The truth is that weight loss is a fairly simple process, it should not be difficult to achieve or to maintain. What I'd like to do today is offer you some quick tips to get you started. At the bottom of this article you'll find the basics for successful and susta

I love baking, and love experimenting with new ingredients and recipes. I often research what's out there before working on my own version, substituting ingredients for more nourishing, healthier ingredients where possible. Something I find a little annoying at times however is having to sift through pages of information about the benefits of raw cacao/coconut oil etc before getting to the recipe. So today, here's a delicious recipe with no blurb, no marketing, no story - jus

I'm often asked for my opinion on beauty products and supplements promising younger/wrinkle free skin that will wind back the hands of time. Honestly, when it comes to healthy skin, nothing really beats exercise, good sleep and great Nutrition. Good genetics certainly plays a part here too. Your diet and digestive health has the biggest impact. If you are eating foods that your body cannot break down, this will lead to nutritional deficiencies, inflammation and digestive dist

This recipe is definitely one of my favourites. I've always been a big fan of a banana bread breakfast. I, like most other people, assumed it was a healthy(ish) choice but one bite told me this definitely tasted too good to be true. Many years ago while working in a corporate position, I'd have a slice of toasted, buttered banana bread and a coffee for my daily mid-morning snack. I gained around 2kgs in 1 month despite this being my only change. And so it was confirmed, banan

As a Nutritionist I believe I must lead by example and try to always make the best choices with my diet so that I am healthy, energetic and able to provide care and guidance to others. My diet is as healthy as it is (now) because of my absolute adoration of the power of food. It was not always this way (as you'll come to read in future blogs), however thanks to studying nutritional medicine I'm in awe of the healing ability of foods and this keeps me motivated and excited abo

With a library of fresh and easy 10 minute meals, you're equipped for even the longest of days. Here's my all-time favourite: Zucchini Pasta with Fresh Basil & Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 1 zucchini peeled or spiraled into "pasta" sheets 1/2 a cup of organic button mushrooms 1 punnet of fresh cherry tomatoes 1 handful of fresh basil leaves 1/2 a cup of crushed tomatoes (from a jar or bottle rather than can if possible) 1 clove Aussie garlic 1 tsp of chili Directions: Add all in

We would all like to float through our days in a sea of calm, but sometimes life just gets in the way. Simple annoyances, frustrations and tensions can become overwhelming and can lead to feeling overwhelmed, angry and unable to cope. The benefits of meditation are really starting to become known in the past few years. Previously reserved for the hippie type, yoga-going happy people and buddhists, meditation is now becoming a recognised form of healing within it's own right.