Nutrition & Lifestyle Blog
Where to Eat, Sleep and Explore in Peru – Lima
If you follow me on social media, you'll know that my husband and I packed our bags and journeyed across the Pacific Ocean to South America for a month last year. Whilst we love each and every...
Why I Turn My Wi-Fi Off At Night
As Wi-Fi is a relatively new thing, the jury is still out regarding whether or not it poses any risk to our health. There are passionate arguments for and against and as such, I want you to...
The Truth About Your Coffee Cup
On our recent trip to South America, we noticed that we were the only ones was walking around with a take-away coffee - the only ones! It was then that I realised that coffee on the run was now a...
How to store Olive Oil
Olive oil. Who doesn't love it? whether it be drizzled over a summer salad, your go to substitute for butter or spreads, or a fundamental ingredient to your favourite dressing (mixed with lemon...
Why I’m intrigued by a Negroni
Over the years, I've become a huge fan of a Negroni. Some might say it's a bitter cocktail, but it's perfect over ice, contains no added mixers and the "medicinal" (and I use that term lightly)...
The Healthy Service Station has arrived!
Whenever we do a road trip, we think ahead. We take as much fresh food as we can and jam pack it into our esky (like a game of Tetris), because let’s face it, this isn’t a whole lot of real food on...
A Wedding So Very ‘Us’
It's hard to believe that one year ago, we were celebrating our nuptials and close to 8 years ago, we met for the very first time. Time has gone so incredibly fast! As promised (though incredibly...
What’s in Season in October?
October has arrived and this means we are well and truly into the months of Spring. As we move further into the season, a number of new fruits and vegetables become readily available and this means...
Naked Treaties – Interview with Jemma Gawned
It's no secret that Naked Treaties is on my list of favourite spots to visit in Byron Bay (update 2021 - Naked Treaties has since closed). For those of you who haven't had the chance to visit, not...
Healthy Food Vending: The FüD Revolution
As a uni student, I would always walk past the vending machines on campus and WISH they stocked something remotely healthy; on the odd occasion that I would visit friends in hospital, it was much of...
Lucas Paw Paw & Petroleum Jelly
I'll admit that I heard that Lucas Paw Paw Ointment contained petroleum jelly years ago and as a result, I axed them then and there. Since then, you could say that Lucas Paw Paw has been on my list...
Immunity Boosting Tea
As children, whenever we would come down with a cold, my parents would quickly prepare us a lemon and honey tea. Call me crazy, but I used to think it was one of the hidden perks of having a cold...
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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.