Nutrition & Lifestyle Blog
The Barefoot Debate: A Chiropractor & Elite Athlete Weighs In
If you're reading this post and missed out on my previous first two posts on going barefoot, you can find them here: My Personal Barefoot Experiment (and how it changed my life) and Going Barefoot:...
Barefoot Running: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective
Yesterday I wrote I piece about my very own barefoot running journey and I am blown away by the response. There are so many incredible stories flowing in where others, who just like me, have...
The Health Benefits of Warm Water and Lemon
The health benefits of warm water and lemon are often shrugged off as a dieting fad, but what if there was some truth to the story? Lemons are known to enhance the flavour of a number of dishes, but...
What I learned in 2014
It's incredibly easy for life to pass us by without even realising what, when or how much we have changed (am I the only one who feels like somehow we managed to skip 6 months of 2014 and no-one is...
Are you hungry or thirsty?
Do you find yourself hungry all the time? Are you gaining weight from eating too much? It is possible that you may be confusing your body’s signs for thirst as signs of hunger. How is this possible?...
Holistic Pregnancy, Birth & Babies: A Reading Guide
I recently received yet another email from a gorgeous reader who asked me for more information regarding pregnancy, birth and early childhood nutrition (congratulations again!). Whilst I in no way...
What is a Bulletproof Coffee? Is it good for me?
So, I did it. I crossed into Bulletproof territory. It wasn't an easy decision, but I love to try new things and I am pleased to say that I was pleasantly surprised. When I started telling my...
All things Bodyism – Interview with Simon Mitchell
When I recently visited 'The One and Only Resort' Hayman Island, I have to admit I was a little concerned about how we were going to maintain our healthy lifestyle at a remote island location. Sure,...
Hayman Island Highlights
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to travel to 'The One and Only Resort' on Hayman Island (tough gig, I know). Whilst I was there for work (and a little play), what I...
How to read a Food Label
Whilst I'm a huge advocate for eating real foods (AKA foods without labels), I know that there is always going to be the odd occasion, where we are going to opt for food with labels. To help...
When ‘super foods’ make you sick
A few months ago, my partner (Andrew) whipped me up a smoothie from a new recipe book that not only looked delicious, it also tasted delicious and it meant I could power through my morning...
Where I stand on Sponsored Posts and Advertising
As the blog continues to grow and the number of advertising and sponsorship requests ramp up, I realise that this post is well overdue. I've been wanting to write this post for a long time and for...
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Meet Alyse
I’m a qualified Nutritionist who believes an evidence-based approach to modern nutrition is severely under-rated. Patients are so often left in the dark when it comes to health-care and as a firm believer in the old saying “knowledge is power”, my ultimate goal is to provide my readers, students and patients with clear and actionable advice that ultimately helps you reach your full potential.