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Dirty Dozen!
“Eat more fruit and veg” we are told, but is it as simple as that? You have probably heard that phrase repeatedly throughout your life. I know I certainly have. And that was long before I became an online nutritionist. It was drummed into me as a kid growing up in the UK. Coming from…
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Paleo Diet and mental health
Is the paleo diet helpful for mental health? With advocates of this popular diet reporting a wide range of health improvements from less depression and anxiety to enjoying more energy, less kilos, better cardio health and improved digestion, the answer seems to be yes. Here we take a look at what makes up the paleo…
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Vegan – the Pros and Cons of this latest food trend.
Is it just another food trend or is it a healthy way to eat? With over 900 million results on google for the word vegan and heaps of new products hitting the supermarket shelves monthly, the vegan diet is definitely becoming increasingly more popular. Here we take a look at the pros and cons from…
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Your genes need not be your destiny!
Whilst you cannot change the genes that you were born with, the good news is that you can make changes to regulate whether they are switched on or not, based on the concept of epigenetics. You may be from a family that has a genetic history of mental health issues but perhaps as a result…
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Nutrients and Depression
Eat a great diet but feel you’re not quite getting the right nutrients to lessen depression? Sometimes eating a nourishing, wholefood diet isn’t enough and we need to focus on key nutrients. Here’s my favourite Key Nutrients for Depression, when diet isn’t enough You might be familiar with fish oil but unfortunately not all fish…
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5 Key Nutrients I need right now
Like most people you’re probably acing at personal hygiene and keeping your distance from others in an effort to ward off the current bugs. You have a positive mindset, you show gratitude for all that you have, you find time to exercise regularly and you sleep like a baby. Last week I wrote about eating…
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Mango & Avocado Smoothie
I’m a firm believer that prevention is better than cure. So as we enter Autumn here in Australia, I thought I’d start giving my immune system a boost with this yummy green smoothie. 60g avocado (small one) 60g mango 60g baby spinach (very large handful) 150ml Coconut Water 150ml Water Zinc drops If you are…
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MOOD FOOD – 5 foods to boost your brain
You’ve probably heard that expression, “you are what you eat” (or digest to be more precise), so it makes absolute sense that your mood follows the food that you eat! In today’s time-poor, “must-have-it-now” society we are bombarded with conflicting food messages about what’s good for us; we are constantly being tricked by labels and…
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Did you know that more than 1500 Australian women are diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer each year? Sadly, less than half survive this devastating disease. As a nutritionist with a special interest in women’s health and wellbeing, I want to help raise awareness of this disease. February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, to raise awareness of…
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Raspberry Chia Jam
If you’re looking for a jam that’s actually healthy without heaps of added sugar or artificial additives, then you are going to love this simple raspberry chia jam. Simple because it only has 4 ingredients and simple because it’s quick and easy to make. Teamed up with slices of apple it makes a healthy snack.…
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Learning and behavioural issues
Is that my child? Do you sometimes look at your child and think ‘Is that my child?’ or maybe you think, ‘Where’s my child gone?’ or ‘I don’t know where they get THAT attitude from!’ Well, if so, you are not alone! More and more children are becoming intolerant to the various chemical and natural…
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Sugar, the Bitter-sweet Truth
Sugar, could you be addicted? Sugar, fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, stevia, xylitol, dextrose, honey, agave, high-fructose corn syrup, maple syrup, rapadura, cane juice…sugar has so many guises that it can be incredibly hard to avoid! But is sugar really necessary? Or is all sugar bad for you? Do you need to quit sugar completely to…
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Golden Milk
Golden Milk Golden Milk is a fantastic drink to help you get the super-healing powers of turmeric easily into your diet. It’s also wonderfully warming on a Winter’s day. Turmeric contains powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds which may help lessen your risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, depression, cancer and arthritis whilst improving brain function and longevity. Wow! To…
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Chocolate Slice
Chocolate Slice This decadent chocolate slice is almost too nice to share! It’s additive and fructose-free making it perfect if you are avoiding sugar and the nasties normally found in commercial chocolate goodies. It’s also a lot healthier than my standard bliss balls but every bit as yummy. This chocolate slice is full of antioxidants and…
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Bliss Balls for Kids
Bliss Balls for kids With back-to-school rapidly approaching, I’m being asked by more and more parents for kid-friendly lunchbox ideas. So I’m going to start off with a variation of my usual nut bliss balls with a nut-free version, perfect for kids’ lunchboxes. They’re super easy to make and you don’t need a fancy blender or…
