WHAT ARE SULPHITES? Sulphites are a class of preservatives, used to slow the browning of foods, help food retain it's colour, smell and flavour as well as prevent bacterial growth. To give this...
Food & Nutrition
Why you need to eat leafy greens (and how!)
One of the most common food groups omitted from a patient's food diary is that of leafy greens. Leafy greens are an incredible source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and in my opinion, out...
Why I don’t use Nuttelex & Other Dairy Free Spreads
For one reason or another dairy free spreads like that of Nuttelex, seem to be marketed as the healthy alternative to margarine. I'm not entirely sure why, perhaps it's the name? Maybe consumers...
IN THE NEWS: The Issue with Australian Honey
Australian honey; it turns out that even one of nature's most purest substances isn't immune to dodgy labelling. A recent report has shown that a number of brands available on Australian supermarket...
How We Got Sucked In by the Marketing Hype…
Yesterday I was approached by a beautiful young woman who offered me a sample of a new product that had just hit the market. It was a frozen fruit "soft serve" that was made using "100% real fruit"...
Why I don’t eat Margarine
I haven’t had margarine since I was probably 10 years old and I have my mum to thank for that. Mum was a passionate listener of ABC radio and one afternoon, she had heard a leading oncologist speak...
Which Chocolate Is Best? PLUS a list of My Personal Favourites
Which chocolate is best? So many of us love chocolate however we're confused as to what's the most nutritious/better for us. With so many brands now flooding the market, I decided it was time to...
Matcha Recipes
This week I spoke about all about Matcha and it's health benefits; now let's talk all about the very best matcha recipes... Now, before I get started. Please read my post on Matcha Tea FIRST. If...
What is Matcha? Is it better than Coffee?
What is Matcha? Is it better than coffee? Are there any health benefits? How many Matcha's can I have? Should I drink Matcha with caution? These are questions I get asked a lot, so today on the...
The Low Down On Oats – Which One Should You Choose?
Ever stood in the supermarket aisle and wondered what on earth the difference between all the different oat varieties was? I did, so I set out to find some answers. First things first… all oats...
Are Oats Gluten Free?
Are Oats Gluten Free? I get asked this question a lot and the answer isn't as straight forward as one might think… WHAT IS GLUTEN?The term 'Gluten' is used to describe a group of complex proteins...
Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing
Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing - sounds interesting right? Well stick with me. Why Apple Cider Vinegar? Apple cider vinegar has a number of health benefits (all of which you can read about...
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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.