Nutrition & Lifestyle Blog
Queenstown Wholefoodie Eats
One of the most amazing things about Queenstown (aside from the view), is that everything seems to be only 10 minutes away. Whether it's the wineries, the restaurants or the activities, it takes...
My Favourite Probiotic Foods & What You Need To Know
Did you know that most probiotic supplements will only colonise (live in) the gut for 7 days? So unless you want to be popping probiotic pills for life (imagine the cost!!!), you’ll need to look for...
Probiotics – What Are They? Do I Need More?
What are probiotics? Why do I need them? I get asked these questions a lot so I thought I'd share some more information here. Any questions? You know where to find me! WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS? WHAT DO...
That Sugar Film – Wrap Up
For those of you who know me, you will know that I spend most of my time discussing why it is SO important to avoid processed foods and opt for the real stuff. I have even written countless posts on...
Fertility & Acupuncture: A Chat with Jess from Nuwa Natural Health
There are times in your life when you're drawn to particular people. You're not really sure what it is, but something catches your intrigue and you're curious to know more. From the moment I came...
Testing your Bowel Transit Time with the Sesame Seed Challenge
Stool or 'bowel transit time' is the time it takes for your food to travel through your entire digestive tract (AKA in one end and out the other). As a qualified Nutritionist, monitoring your bowel...
Chocolate Gummies
Gummies are a HUGE hit with my patients – HUGE, so I thought I’d share some new recipes. Today it's Chocolate Gummies! If you’re new to this concept, you can read all about the Health Benefits of...
Why I Make My Own Mexican Seasoning
I love Mexican food (who doesn't)! A deconstructed taco bowl is one of my favourite dishes, as are nachos (with my own healthy twist), but I always use fresh ingredients, free-range/grass-fed meat...
The Garden Route – Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch
High on the list of "South African Must Sees" is the Garden Route; an incredibly stunning scenic drive that will leave you speechless. Honestly, this is natural beauty like no other. TIPS: Whilst...
Why You Need to Book a South African Safari
Private safari's are expensive, there I said it. So much so, when we first looked at booking our safari, we weren't sure that it would be worth the investment. We um'ed and ah'ed and if I'm being...
The health risks of BPA
If you use plastic containers or water bottles to store your food, chances are you have heard of BPA (Bisphenol A). BPA is an industrial chemical used to make two common synthetics: Polycarbonate: a...
Is South Africa Safe?
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that we just spent 3 weeks in South Africa. Since arriving back in Australia, the first question on everyone's lips is "Is South Africa safe?". In a bid to...
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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.