One of the things that I love most about my job as a nutritionist is the diverse range of people that I meet and form relationship with. In my experience, clients receive the best results and gain the most knowledge by both them and I forming a relationship and journeying through the process of improving [...]
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 [...]
I’ve noticed, lately, a lot of confusion around dairy and it’s health benefits. Although there are conflicting studies over whether dairy products belong in a healthy diet, the overall consensus is that unless you have a dairy protein allergy or lactose intolerance, dairy is an important and healthy component of a healthy eating plan. Here’s [...]
The thought of making vegetables the primary part of your meal can sometimes be rather daunting, particularly if you’re not a big fan of the ‘plant food’. One of the tastiest ways to eat vegetables is as part of a stir fry. Stir frying is quick, easy and with the use of a few key [...]
Zinc is an essential mineral primarily required by the body for normal growth and development. Science has actually discovered that zinc is involved in so many different functions that it can be found in almost every cell of the body. With approximately 300 or more enzymes requiring zinc to function properly it’s actually quite difficult [...]
There are so many reasons to regularly eat healthy food. Munching on a ‘super’ foods diet will help you lose weight, prolong your life, increase your energy levels, boost your immune system, decrease your risk of developing chronic disease, help in managing stress and much, much more! When it comes to eating a healthy diet, [...]
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin and is actually the name given to a family of 8 different naturally occurring chemicals which have a range of functions within the body. Primarily, vitamin E is an essential part of the bodies anti-oxidant system and helps protect the body against oxidative stress. Anti-oxidants fight oxidative stress [...]
Vitamin D is the vitamin that we get from the sun. It is actually not considered a true vitamin but a pro-hormone created by the action of sunlight on the skin and then activated by the liver and kidneys. The activated form of vitamin D has a number of functions within the body, one of [...]
Iron deficiency is actually the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. People who are most likely to experience problems with iron deficiency are young children and women who are menstruating or pregnant. Having a regular monthly period more than doubles the Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) of iron for women, who need 18mg per day, [...]
