SAVE YOUR SCRAPS! 5 easy ways to boost your nutrient intake using the whole plant.
Silverbeet Stems Silverbeet stems are rich in antioxidants, fibre and glutamine – an amino acid used in gut repair. Chop and sauté your silverbeet stems in olive oil until tender. Add to your morning eggs, as a vegetable side dish or pop them in your next stir-fry. Potato Peels Many people don’t realise that the…
At Home Workouts for Everyone
After much success with the recent home-delivery services, compiling a list of at home workouts was of course on the agenda. Again, like the original “fresh food delivery” this list is not sponsored, it was simply compiled by recommendations you all put forward via Instagram. Any additional suggestions, please feel free to add them in…
Fresh Produce & Meal Delivery Services to Nourish (as recommended by you!)
I asked and you delivered (pardon the pun). Below is a list of fresh produce and meal delivery services to help you not only nourish yourselves from the inside out, but also support our farmers and local businesses throughout this unusual time. PLEASE NOTE: Each and every business listed has been recommended by members of…
This week so far x
As I sit here writing this, 80 fires continue to burn throughout QLD and 69 fires continue to burn throughout NSW. Despite our fire fighters best efforts, the weekend weather forecast is set to bring about the return of some dangerous conditions and we’ve realised this fight is far from over. Our firefighters have been…
Is Gluten Intolerance linked to Glyphosphate?
So I’m back into the wheat/gluten research (I’m like a dog with a bone, I tell you), and came across some really interesting discussion points that I thought I’d share. There’s no doubt that wheat sensitivity is on the rise and whilst some may argue it’s a result of better reporting standards and others say…
What’s Up With Wheat?
WHEAT… A simple ingredient which seems to cause a lot of debate (or dare I say conjecture?) in the realm of health and wellness. Like any argument, on one side of the fence are those who argue wheat is fine, we’ve been consuming it for centuries, if you’re not allergic then there is no issue?…
I Bought A Salt Lamp
I’m all about experimenting and this is no exception. Today I bought a Himalayan Salt lamp for my office. What is it exactly? It’s essentially a large chunk of Himalayan salt with a bulb in it. Stick with me, I promise this gets interesting. What does it do? The lamp essentially draws water molecules from…
The Ancient Art of Oil Pulling
Oil Pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that involves swishing oil around in your mouth, on an empty stomach for 20 minutes a day. The idea is that this process removes the oil-soluble toxins in the body. Oil Pulling has a number of linked health benefits, including whiter teeth and fresher breath as well as…
10 gifts I’d LOVE my patients to gift themselves…
For those of you who are searching for Christmas gifts for a simpler 2019, look no further. Health is wealth my friends, and these are my top picks (in no particular order). #1 NUTRITION GIFT VOUCHERS For my prospective patients who have been putting their health on hold for the last few months/years, there’s no…
What’s The Difference Between a Dietitian & Nutritionist?
I’ve wanted to discuss this topic for a while now but haven’t found the words. It’s a touchy subject; dietitians are incredibly protective of their title (and rightfully so) however, in staking their claim on the “food expert throne” we might say that some (not all) have gone out of their way to discredit nutritionists…