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Ditch the takeaway

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

Yes you can eat chocolate every day! The top 5 health benefits of Cacao....

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

Weight Loss 101

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

Thank you for your inspiration...

Hi folks and Happy New Year! Welcome back from your well deserved breaks. I hope your year has begun with smiles and fierce determination to make this year even greater than the last. SCN is now back in action after a fabulous Christmas break. January is a wonderful time in our clinic. Many people get tempted to shy away from their Nutritionist in January for fear of being scolded or disappointed - they've got it all wrong. At SCN we ensure our patients see January as a chanc

Blog Series: Power Breakfasts for Supercharged Mornings. Blog #1 Flourless Banana Protein Pancake St

The secret to being a morning person is having something to look forward to- a delicious and healthy breakfast to welcome you into the day. Ok maybe that's not really the secret. The secret is correcting the issue causing the morning grump - a good sleep routine, good stress management, optimise your nutrition and exercising in the morning sure helps too. However one thing's for sure, I've never gone to bed thinking "I can't wait to wake up and eat toast!" - but maybe that's

Delicious, Quick & Easy Raw Choc-Nut Protein Balls.

With Christmas just around the corner it's time to stockpile your favourite healthy treats. Loading up on delicious, but healthy, treats helps you to enjoy the festivities and feasting without feeling bloated, tired or compromising your weight loss goals. Here's one of my favourite recipes. These protein balls are fun, and quite messy, to make so are a great recipe to get your kids involved with making. Ingredients: 1-2 scoops of your favourite protein powder (I used Raw prot

Choc Avo Pudding - One for the Chocoholics

Calling all chocoholics!! Ever dreamed of eating chocolate pudding for breakfast? Now you can while still boosting energy, vitality and even losing weight! Keeping your blood sugar stable is a very important factor during a weight loss program as we all know. However blood sugar balance is also vital for maintaining general health also. We have become slaves to sugar which unfortunately increases inflammation, drives anxiety and weight gain and can create an imbalance in your

Make Your Own - Cinnamon Toasted Granola

I have never really considered myself a morning person. Before discovering Nutritional Medicine I woke up feeling so ridiculously tired EVERY morning that I would give absolutely anything for an extra hour in bed. These days, thanks to finding my Nutritional balance, I wake up often before my alarm, find it difficult to sleep in past 7am and actually look forward to going to bed early and waking up feeling refreshed. This year I even found myself glad when daylight savings ca

SCN Choc-Chia-Fudge Recipe

We all love Chia pudding, choc-chia pudding was my all time favourite... Until, following a very happy accident, I discovered SCN choc-chia-fudge! This recipe is so simple, so versitile and so indulgent I feel like I should actually trademark it before releasing it out in to the world. It's really so amazing that EVERYONE must know that I came up with it!.. I must get credit! But then the Buddhist-centred, nurturing, health care practitioner part of my brain takes over and I

Paleo Cafe In Sydney - Gluten Free Delicious Meals Delivered Fresh not Frozen

On this beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon many of us are now preparing for the week ahead. Meals and ingredients to be chosen, grocery shopping to be done, planning ahead for another week of delicious healthy eating. In my quest to stay healthy I’ve often grumbled about the fact that lunch options are usually healthy or tasty - few places offer both but why? WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND A DECENT SERVE OF PROTEIN WITH A TASTY SIDE OF VEGETABLES FOR UNDER $20 IN SYDNEY? But wait...

How to Make Kale Chips

I'm a big snacker and just love all things spicy and crunchy. As a Nutritionist I'm also a big fan of the magical healing properties of leafy green veggies (obviously). As I'm a big foodie and a lover of all things snacky, my diet plans are filled delicious snack options. I love to provide an exciting change from the traditional plain veggie sticks and include nut butters, choc avo mousse, fruit, berries, coconut treats - I really believe it's important to have a variety of

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