Nutrition & Lifestyle Blog
My obsession with sunflower sprouts
I really hate missing our Sunday morning organic markets for two reasons: firstly, I miss the opportunity to support my local farmers and cash in on some of the best local produce going round, and...
Benefits of Drinking Coconut Water: Nature’s Powerade
Working with athletes, I'm constantly looking for natural ways to help the body recover after intense training sessions and competitions. Here, I explain the benefits of drinking coconut water:...
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Healthy? Can You Have Too Much?
We have all heard the buzz around Apple Cider Vinegar. It's all the rage in Hollywood stars and I can almost guarantee you have some lurking in the back of your pantry am I right? But is Apple Cider...
Pilates 101
A guest post by physiotherapist, Liz Oppy. “When all your muscles are properly developed, you will, as a matter of course, perform your work with minimum effort and maximum pleasure.” – Joseph...
11 Amazing Benefits of Bee Pollen
When I hear the word "Superfood", I can't help but sigh. More often than not this label is nothing more than clever marketing hype (promoting the same age defying anti-oxidants, vitamins and...
What I learnt from a ‘Food Coma’
When Andrew and I travel to different parts of the world, we love to do a food tour. Not only does it educate us on where to eat, what to eat and how to pronounce it (all those who have visited...
8 Reasons Why You Should Start Dry Body Brushing
Now before you sigh and tell me you don't have time to incorporate another ritual into your morning routine, let me tell you that if you make the effort, dry body brushing is well worth the...
A Foodie’s Guide to Venice Beach, LA
I am not sure what it is with LA, so many Australian's visit each year and they all come back either having loved it or hated it. We were lucky enough to fall in love with it - the food was amazing,...
Healthy Eats: Seattle to San Fran
As we continued down the West Coast of Canada/US we drove into Seattle. In terms of healthy eats in Seattle, we held high hopes given we were staying around the corner of the famous Pike Place...
Healthy Eats & Activities: Banff & Vancouver
Whilst Whistler is a popular tourist destination (and hence, deserving of its own "Healthy Eats" post yesterday), I simply could't stop there. As we moved throughout the Canadian Rockies and...
Healthy Eats & Activities: Whistler
As many of you know, Andrew and I recently returned from our Canada and US adventure. As we travelled around I posted a number of photos on Instagram (find me at @anappleaday_nutrition), explaining...
The Health Benefits of Hemp
Since travelling around Canada and the US, I have noticed a wide range of healthy food stores, restaurants and cafe's, using or promoting hemp products (whether it be hemp seeds, protein or oil)....
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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.