When I give nutrition advice, I like it to be as practical as possible. A saying that I really enjoy using is: “We don’t eat nutrients, we eat food, off a plate, 3 or more times a day.” I like using it because it’s one thing to know good nutrition information and it’s an entirely [...]
One of the quickest, healthiest and nutritious meals that you can make is the humble smoothie. If you are yet to discover this delicious and versatile treat than please allow me to enlighten you. Smoothies are fantastic because they can be made in a flash. Seriously, blink… and you’ll miss it! I’m slightly over-exaggerating but [...]
I don’t believe in ‘rules’ for healthy eating. Nor do I like the idea that food is labeled as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for you. Food is food and some foods are just more helpful in promoting good, lifelong health than others. In saying that, I have to admit that there is one ‘rule’ that I [...]
What does your pregnant body need and how do you eat enough of it? This post is a brief summary of the key nutrients required in pregnancy and how to ensure you’re eating enough. Protein – As your body provides 100% of the raw materials for your growing baby, your proteins needs are dramatically increased [...]
Rosemary, lemon & mustard chicken is a regular in my house and it’s been adapted from a recipe in Australian Good Taste magazine. I love sharing it with my clients as it’s a great example on how to give healthy food plenty of flavour without adding excess kilojoules. Ingredients (serves 4) 600g chicken thigh or [...]
One of my favourite things to do on a Saturday morning is cook up a nice hot, big breakfast. For me, nothing beats scrambled eggs on toast (coupled with a cappuccino of course) on a lazy weekend morning. As a nutritionist, I’m constantly searching for new, exciting ways to eat vegetables and one of my [...]
I’m very pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of my ebook – Lose Weight for Life. It’s been months in the making so to finally present it to you makes me feel like a new mum! Very excited! Why a second edition? I am constantly learning about nutrition as it changes and [...]
Weight loss, although dependent on many things, will ultimately occur as a result of energy intake (kilojoules from food) being less than energy output (your metabolism and physical activity). If you are trying to lose weight or reduce your body fat, the changes in your eating habits should include some important features: Eat more nutrient dense [...]
Are you reading the title of this article and thinking “Exciting? Vegetables aren’t exciting!”? If you grew up eating vegetables boiled to within an inch or their life or if you feel clueless as to what to do with a sweet potato, capsicum, or broccoli when it’s put in front of you then please read [...]
One of my favourite things about eating is combining lots of different flavours together in my mouth. I’m the kind of eater that gets a bit of everything on my fork, as I love the different flavours and textures complimenting each other as I chew. That being said, this is one of my all time [...]
