How optimal Vitamin D levels can transform your health
Its that time of year when it's important to consider your vitamin D levels and ensure they are at an optimal level. Many people start to feel off balance with a low mood and...
October 16, 2017
Your gluten intolerance may be a FODMAP intolerance
Have you been avoiding bread and wholegrains because you think you may be intolerant to gluten? Well you gluten intolerance may well be a FODMAP intol
November 20, 2023
Why loving bitter foods is good for you
When it comes to food it can sometimes feel too easy to focus on the sweet and savory while bitter foods are often overlooked in our diet. One of the
August 28, 2019
Why is my iron low?
Low mood, no energy, sound familiar?…you may have low iron levels How do I get enough iron in my diet? Can I get enough iron on a vegetarian die
August 14, 2025
Why is it so hard to lose weight in Perimenopause
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and wondering why your body seems to be holding onto extra weight especially around your belly you’re not alone. As a
August 20, 2018
Why do I feel so bloated?
Do you often feel bloated and tired? We’ve all experienced bloating at some point or maybe all the time. There are a number of reasons that can caus
November 15, 2021
Why am I craving sugar?
Do you have a sugar craving at the same time each day or straight after a meal? I see people who are so committed to eating well and looking after the
September 21, 2022
What is causing my high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a topic that causes so much confusion when it comes to our health. Cholesterol is necessary in our body as it helps to build our sex ho
April 4, 2022
What is causing my bloating?
There are so many causes of bloating and its not always about the food. This is an area that can confuse so many and I want you to know that its not..
July 12, 2022
Vanilla protein balls
Vanilla Protein Balls 1 cup almond meal 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp hemp seeds 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder 1
The missing nutrient for a healthy perimenopause and menopause transition?
While we hear a lot about the importance of dietary protein for women during the perimenopause and menopause transition I would argue that adequate fibre in your diet is just as important. There are so...
Perimenopause weight gain, what you need to know
If you’re over 40 and you’ve started to gain weight without making any major lifestyle changes, you may wonder what’s going on with your body. It can be frustrating when you haven't changed your...
Why loving bitter foods is good for you
When it comes to food it can sometimes feel too easy to focus on the sweet and savory while bitter foods are often overlooked in our diet. One of the most harmful shifts in...
Simple foods to support your mental health
For World Mental Health Day I think its important to remember that our diet is now a recognised modifiable factor in the prevention and treatment of mental illness. In fact the clinical guidelines for...
Probiotics and what you need to know
Probiotics are something that I've noticed many people take without really knowing what they are taking and if they provide any benefit. It seems that there is still some confusion regarding the benefits and prescribing...
High protein raspberry breakfast muffins
Raspberry breakfast muffins Makes 8 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup raspberries 1/3 cup rolled oats ¾ cup high protein plain yoghurt ¾ cup buckwheat flour 1/3 cup coconut ¾ cup almond meal 2 eggs 1 tbsp...
Balancing blood sugar in Perimenopause
I haven’t changed what I eat or how I move but my weight keeps increasing, what is going on? This is such a common question I hear from many women in their 40s and 50s. The...
The best foods to eat during perimenopause
Perimenopause is also known as second puberty – it is a time of major transition and hormone recalibration. Some days you may not recognise yourself and feel like you have no control of your body...
Foods that fight inflammation
The more we learn about the role that inflammation plays in overall health, the more we see that some of the best way we can reduce chronic inflammation are simple things we do every...
What is causing my high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a topic that causes so much confusion when it comes to our health. Cholesterol is necessary in our body as it helps to build our sex hormones – estrogen, testosterone and progesterone, vitamin...
Are your hormones sabotaging your weight loss?
Have you tried everything and are still struggling to get rid of that extra weight around your middle? While calories and diet quality are important factors when it comes to managing weight it may...
