What is the Glycemic Index (GI)? All carbohydrate foods behave differently in our bodies and the Glycemic Index (GI) is a way to differentiate the ranking of foods according to their effect on our blood sugar levels. High GI foods produce high levels of blood sugar...
Chargrilled Cauliflower with Fried Butter Beans and Pumpkin Hummus
Do you need inspiration for lunch/dinner ideas? This recipe is an amazing way to incorporate more veggies by sneaking them in as hummus. It can be as a main dish with lettuce cups or pita, or perfect to take to a get together with family or friends! Thank you for this...
FREE Introduction to Nutritional Psychiatry by Rachel Arthur
My long time mentor Rachel Arthur has created this amazing video which helps us understand the role NUTRITION has on our MOOD! This is an absolute must watch for everyone, weather that be for yourself, or to understand what others possibly close to you may be going...
Immune Tools for Covid-19 Support
I am sure you have noticed covid is now here! Instead of being 'scared' why not be prepared!? We thought you might be interested in immune tools to help support you through this time now that covid is well amongst us and we have now observed what other countries have...
Guiding Principles for Treating Menopause
Have you got a ‘Diet Mindset'? The word 'diet' actually just means food that you eat! In our modern world, it's become a term that conjures up feelings of deprivation, starvation and punishment promising more than what can be delivered in the long term but useful in...
The Interplay of Menopause Hormones
If we are 40 plus and start to experience exaggerated mood responses, overwhelm, fatigue, menstrual changes, temperature changes, weight gain or sleep issues the first thing we think about is menopause! Or should I say perimenopause? Because some of the main...
Your Gut Health Took Kit
I want to share with you this great information on how we can improve our gut health by Metagenics. They show us not only the benefits of these nutrients in supplemental form, but the food sources that are high in each nutrient. We can incorporate this straight away...
Long-Term Dietary Patterns and the Gut Microbiome
This recent study looks at the importance of consistent healthy eating to modulate the gut microbiome and decrease intestinal inflammatory markers. The gut microbiome has considerate effects on our body, largely the immune system. Eating whole foods such as legumes,...
Make Your Own Cleaning Products
Do you have skin issues, allergies or autoimmunity? You will benefit from taking a good look at what you are using to clean the house and also on your body! Did you know that chronic skin irritation is mostly caused by synthetic fragrances found in household cleaning...
Pain Management Strategies
PAIN MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Pain is a very common condition. Pain may be anything from a dull ache to a sharp stab and can range from mild to extreme. You may feel pain in one part of your body or it may be widespread. There are two types of pain. ACUTE PAIN – a normal...
Chronic Fatigue – TIRED, EXHAUSTED ANYONE?
Do you constantly feel tired and/or weak? Could it be chronic fatigue? Fatigue can be felt physically, mentally or a combination of both. What really separates fatigue from just feeling ‘tired’ is that fatigue is either felt constantly or in ‘waves’ that aren’t...
Christmas Pudding Bliss Balls
Happy Holidays! We got you covered for the last-minute recipe for Christmas! These are simple to make and a healthy dessert option 🙂 You can also wrap them up to give them as presents! Christmas Pudding Bliss Balls IngredientsBalls: 8-10 dates 1 1/2 cups nuts of...
5 Tips To Get Your Health Through Christmas
The festive season is a time for family, friends and enjoying all of that amazing festive food. Although delicious, sometimes we can feel a little sluggish after over-indulging in foods and drinks we don’t usually consume – But don’t let it get you down! The great...
Lentil Quinoa and Nut Salad
Great filling salad full of goodness! Perfect for a vegetarian option, the lentils and quinoa provide a great source of protein and the nuts give the salad a crunch! You can use whatever nuts you have at home 🙂 Ingredients - 2 tins of organic lentils drained and...
COVID-19 Treatment Trial
I am very excited to be able to support Associate Professor Karin Ried from The National Institute of Integrative Medicine in Melbourne with Enrolments in the COVID-19 Treatment Trial, more information here. This is an exciting opportunity for those who would like...
Indian Vegetable Fritters
This recipe is a twist from your usual veggie fritters with the added spices! It's also gluten-free and uses coconut oil so less inflammatory. Great way to add vegetables into your kids and your diet, you can add any vegetables you have! Serve it as a snack, starter,...
Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause & Menopause
Whilst we can establish that menopause is the absence of a bleed 12 months and perimenopause precedes it whilst you are perimenopausal it can be tricky to know if you actually are!According to Jerilynn C Prior endocrinologist, perimenopause is met if you are...
What’s Keeping Kids Awake At Night?
This article below by Biopractica has great recommendations on how we can help our kids sleep better! Children can often experience worry and anxiety but modifying their routines can help to improve their stress and sleep together and where needed the use of magnesium...
2 Hurdles To Understand For Your Health
Over the last fourteen years, I have been consulting with many clients and come across a large spectrum of different health conditions. One of the most interesting observations has been that whilst we are all at different places with our health, most of us have to pay...
Baked Red Pepper and Chilli Eggs
Classic greek breakfast, high in protein and veg a great way to start your day! It will keep you full for longer and something different to your typical eggs on toast breakfast! Baked Red Pepper and Chilli Eggs Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 red peppers...