As a Nutritionist barely a day goes by without someone asking your opinion on the latest health craze. Hopeful eyes stare into mine as they wonder if this is “the answer” that will have them looking and feeling younger, healthier and happier. Many of us are passionate about our desire for better health and happiness and truly mean to do our best each day to achieve it. For most however, our conviction is fleeting. Each day presents a new challenge to your resolve. Many nights

I don't know about you, but sometimes I just need an indulgent choc-chip cookie and a hot cup of tea - we've all had those days. Though eating cookies is a slippery slope. You start with good intentions - you may even count out the calories, justify that 2 teaspoons (or more) sugar in each cookie thinking "I'll stop at one". Yeah right! stopping after one cookie is like trying to climb an avalanche - almost impossible. Most of us have indulged in a few more cookies than we'd

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

Thank you to all who came along to my women's health talk for International Women's Day. I was delighted to be able to speak to such a wonderful audience and to share some insight into the challenges and health complications that women of today face. In this talk, we discussed the pressures of modern day women, the pressures which lead to high consumerism of beauty products. More importantly, we discussed the shocking health implications of the chemical laden personal care pr

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

Coconuts are taking over the world, or at least my world, and for very good reason too. Coconuts are not only delicious (omg aren't they delicious though!!) they are also a great source of many highly beneficial nutrients. I've always loved coconuts. As a child, any time the circus or fair was in town, I'd be so excited about getting a coconut. I would devour the meat and drown myself in the milk. As an adult I've crumbed meat and fish in dessicated coconut, been found regula