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...
Food & Nutrition
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...
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...
Are Acai bowls healthy?
Açaí bowls are trending around the country and with that, they are claiming a wide range of nutritional benefits. I'm all for consuming nutrients, don't get me wrong, but I've been thinking... how...
Australia’s Favourite Farmer’s Markets
Last week, the Australian Traveller Magazine compiled a list of Australia's top 10 Farmer's Markets. Whilst I'll admit that I was a little excited to see that my local market made it into the top...
FDA Bans Trans Fats – What you NEED to know
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration of America banned the use of trans-fats in food. They ruled that these foods are no longer "generally recognised as safe" and as a result are un-fit for...
McDonalds Sales Plummet – But Why?
I've seen some information floating around Facebook which infers that McDonalds sales are falling due to an increase in demand for healthier food. Whilst, I am all for this news (believe me!), I was...
Vanilla Extract, Essence, Pods or Powder? Which one do I choose?
Did you know that Vanilla is the second most expensive spice on the planet? Me neither. But why is it that one bottle of vanilla essence can set you back $3 and another jar of powder set you back...
Whole Food Hot Cross Buns – 2 delicious recipes
OK, I'll be honest, it's taken me endless attempts to perfect these Hot Cross Bun recipes. I've tried everything and anything, I've started from scratch, combined existing recipes, adapted my own...
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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.