My Favourite Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Sometimes you just don’t want to drink – whether you’re looking to reign in your alcohol intake, you’re working hard to balance your hormones or improve your gut health, because you have something on at work the following day or you’re pregnant! Whatever the reason may be, it’s your choice, but I know how hard…
What’s the difference between efficacy and effectiveness in clinical trials?
Efficacy and effectiveness – what’s the difference? Efficacy is the maximum performance of a treatment under ideal and controlled circumstances. This includes testing on healthy populations and within a time constraint i.e. test controls will be monitored for 14 or 30 days post administration. To determine efficacy the outcome is plotted against dose in a…
Baked Pear & Plum Crumble
There’s only a short seasonal window of opportunity for Baked Pear and Plum Crumble, but when the dates align, my goodness is it worth it. The sweetness of the pear, with the tartness of the plum makes this dessert one of a kind. When preparing this dessert, I recommend always using black plums over red…
Spicy Baked Eggs
Baked eggs have always been a favourite of mine and it is very rare (actually, I don’t think I have ever) that I turn them down if they’re on the menu when we eat out. Paired with some fresh sourdough or gluten free bread and butter… YUM. This recipe encompasses everything I love about this…
My Christmas Gift List
The votes are in and an overwhelming number of you have asked for it: My Christmas Gift List. I hope these sustainable and health conscious options help make the last minute dash easier 🙂 SODA STREAM – If you know someone who hasn’t had the luxury of having sparkling water on demand, then this is…
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Mmmm… Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa; Is there anything better than the fresh, sweet taste of mangoes paired with a little Mexican spice on a balmy summer’s night? I didn’t think so. This dish is on frequent rotation at our place; not only because it’s delicious, but because it’s fresh, light and incredibly easy to…
My Favourite Summer Reads
In a world that celebrates the hustle, I am always encouraging my patients to slow down. It’s a concept foreign to many and more often than not, when I ask my patients to tell me more about their favourite way to wind down, they look at me with a blank face. After some discussion, the…
Water Filters
One of the most common questions I am asked is what brand of water filter do I recommend? In a bid to help manage the masses, I’ve popped my favourites below: WHO SHOULD BE FILTERING THEIR WATER? I feel that many of us can benefit from water filtration, however I will always recommend water filters…
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…
Roasted Pumpkin & Pear Quiche with Spelt Pastry
This Roasted Pumpkin and Pear Quiche recipe is my go-to meal when I am time poor. It is so quick and easy to throw together. Perfect for lunch or dinner or even breakfast – just make sure you set aside a slice for leftovers BEFORE you serve it up as it will be gone in seconds.