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…
How to Drink 2L of Water a Day: My 10 day Experiment
I have a confession; I don’t drink “enough” water. On an average day, I would drink somewhere between 0.5-1.5L of water. It’s not because I don’t like the taste, nor is it because I can’t be bothered, it’s because I rarely get thirsty; please let me explain… I’d call myself an intuitive eater (gosh sounds…
Should We Soak Legumes?
Should we soak legumes? I get asked this question a lot. Lentils and legumes are considered an important source of nutrients for all patient’s not just vegan and vegetarians. They contain adequate levels of iron, magnesium, potassium and more however, these minerals may be at risk of poor absorption should we prepare these legumes incorrectly. Want to know more?…
What Are Sulphites? Are they bad for me?
What are sulphites? Are they bad for me? How do I avoid them? All your questions are answered in today’s blog post.
Why you need to eat leafy greens (and how!)
One of the most common food groups omitted from a patient’s food diary is that of leafy greens. Leafy greens are an incredible source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and in my opinion, out rank any of the pre-packaged superfoods on the market. Want to know why these should be added to your diet? And…
Our US Adventure… California, Nevada, Arizona & Utah
I’ve been asked by a number of people to share the itinerary from our latest US adventure. From California to Utah, this is where we stayed, ate and played. CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES We stayed 3 nights in Venice Beach to relax after a long flight. You can read all about our Venice stay here. …
Who Gives A Crap? I do!
I am not one to promote products because I believe as a society we consume WAY too much but toilet paper… well, toilet paper is a necessity and why not do a little good whilst we’re at it? Let’s talk ‘Who Gives a Crap”. I’ll be honest, I have come across the brand “Who Gives…
Why I don’t use Nuttelex & Other Dairy Free Spreads
For one reason or another dairy free spreads like that of Nuttelex, seem to be marketed as the healthy alternative to margarine. I’m not entirely sure why, perhaps it’s the name? Maybe consumers believe that Nuttelex implies that it contains nuts? Funnily enough, it doesn’t, so let’s unpack it some more. NOTE: Before we delve in,…
IN THE NEWS: The Issue with Australian Honey
Even one of nature’s purest substances isn’t immune to dodgy labelling. A recent report has shown that a number of brands available on Australian supermarket shelves, weren’t 100% honey. So what was it? And how do we know what we’re getting?
Dear Students… With Love x
Dear Students… is a piece I wrote for all students about to embark on yet another semester of study. Just know I’ve been there and hope you find this piece relatable, comforting and mildly amusing. If you don’t that’s OK because you will soon. You’ve got this. A not so typical piece for this blog, but something that had to be said.