Nutrition & Lifestyle Blog
One hike that put things into perspective
For those of you that have followed me for awhile now you will know I love to hike. I love spending time outdoors and immersing myself in the beauty of mother nature and the fresh air. I love that...
Fake tanning goes organic with EcoTan
As I gear up for the Brownlow medal, I started looking for natural tanning products that will help me achieve that natural summer glow at the end of a grey autumn stay in Melbourne. I started doing...
What’s wrong with ‘healthy’ fast food options?
If you have been following my blog for awhile now, you will know I don't really care much for nutrition labels. More often than not, these tables printed on the side of the packet of most processed...
Why we need Vitamin D and where to get it for FREE.
I have spent just over 10 days in Melbourne and it is fair to say I am exhausted. Not only am I busy with work and catching up with friends, I am struggling mentally to keep on the ball, I am not my...
Translating Food Labels – Part 2
Food manufactures use an array of clever marketing strategies in an attempt to convince consumers that their new and improved products are "better for you", when they are really just "less awful for...
What is Paleo? Interview with Stephanie Wasylyk
Interview with Stephanie Wasylyk from 'That Paleo Show' Paleo or primal eating is becoming the next big trend in the way of structuring meals and a healthy lifestyle. Whilst I am not a complete...
Translating Food Labels – Part 1
I took a walk through the supermarket the other day with my inspector gadget cap on. With a waive of new clients coming through, I decided that the best way to help them make change is to understand...
The Pill – how it affects fertility and pregnancy
A guest post by Nat Kringoudis This is my third blog post on the pill – I don’t usually blog on the same topic, however this is probably the topic I am most passionate about as I see the effects...
More on the pill – Endometriosis, PCOS and the rest
A guest post by Nat Kringoudis So I'm back with more on the pill. The response to last weeks post on 'The Pill – is it for you' was so tremendous, I really wanted to get this next piece of the...
Things you should know before you buy Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is all the rage at the moment however, not all are created equal. Like most things, it's all in the process of bringing the coconut oil from tree to table. How is coconut oil processed?...
The Pill, Is it for you?
A guest post by Nat Kringoudis The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is the most used pharmaceutical, world wide. Most women have taken it at some stage during their life. Many young women are being...
What’s in your ice-cream?
I am a whole-foodie. I think that is the best way to describe me. I eat foods in their whole-form. I skip anything artificial, anything I can't pronounce, anything my grandmother wouldn't recognise,...
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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.