‘Burning it off’ is a myth. It really grates on me when I hear about people flogging themselves in the high intensity cardio, pump until you vomit, HIIT and F45 kind of way. It puts the body under enormous stress. It has the opposite to our desired outcome and actually increases our insulin which keeps […]

Christmas Greetings! I just want to take 2 minutes to talk to you about the silly season, it’s well & truly arrived. I was walking through the city this week and even on a Wednesday night it was clear that many a Christmas party was occurring in every restaurant & bar we walked past. We […]

This is your friendly neighbourhood Nutritionist popping in with an important reminder… The hot weather is starting to set in. So if you are feeling tired, foggy, achy and you aren’t drinking enough water then hydration is the first port of call in your health journey. And just ask me how I know… A couple […]

Whether you’re in lockdown or not, it can happen to the best of us. And if you are in lockdown it can feel quite monotonous so I wanted to share some ideas for getting your cooking mojo back, because there’s no faster pathway to health than a good dose of amazing wholefoods three times a […]

Ever wondered how I approach treats? Did I Quit sugar like everyone else? I’m sharing my THREE principles when it comes to enjoying a special treat in the vlog today. You’ll find it’s a really healthy mental framework for approaching parties and your favourite sweet treats. Principle One: Make treats an experience by anchoring them in rituals like […]

As promised, an update on how I am going with Metabolic Balance…. Was it trauma from my past? Was it the house fire? Was it the 10 month long cancer scare? Was it my overachieving ‘I can do it all” personality? Did the gut issues lead to the autoimmune issues, or did the autoimmune issues […]

Bye Bye Bloat my latest mini eCourse  is finally ready! It’s all about getting back to basics with your gut health, improving digestion and eating consciously for seamless digestion and a healthy daily poo. It’s full of tips to stoke your digestive fire and today I am giving you one of the main points I […]

Well it’s Easter time which means we are well and truly into 2021. I think we’ve got to take any celebration offered to us by the horns this year, don’t you think? So totally enjoy some chocolate this Easter, and hot cross buns, and family time, and long weekend feast… but try to eat mindfully, […]

Assembling a Healthy Meal: herbs, condiments & additions I have had so many responses from my last vlog on how to assemble a healthy meal that I needed to do a follow on! So let’s unpack the herbs and garnishes component of your well-put-together meal. Grab a pen and paper and read on… Herbs are […]

Today I’m talking about how we can really have an bio-individualistic approach to your diet, which takes into account your genes, your personal response to certain foods, your ethics and your values. I often like to ask my clients what their ancestors ate, or what their great-grandmother would consume. Question: does your ancestral diet match the cultural […]