Human breast milk changes pending time of day
Did you know that the formulation of human breast milk changes pending time of day, throughout the course of the day and night? *cue brain explosion* I remember when I first read the research on this, and so many dots fell into place. For those who exclusively breast feed (i.e., not pump), this may seem […]
Holistic approach to managing eczema: From diet to skincare products to environmental factors
Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, is a skin condition characterised by patches of dry, itchy and inflamed skin – if you’re a sufferer, you would know this very well! Eczema most commonly develops in infancy or early childhood and, according to recent statistics, the number of people being diagnosed with this uncomfortable condition appears […]
Managing Malnutrition
When we picture what healthy eating looks like, for most people it would look like a diet that’s mostly filled with a variety of fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, protein foods, dairy, legumes, nuts and seeds, with some room for fun foods as well. However, health challenges resulting in malnutrition, where energy and protein needs are elevated, […]
Why are Seeds a Great Addition to Your Diet?
Seeds. Though they be but small, they are mighty. Seeds are all examples of reproductive components of plants, which we eat as a tasty addition to our food. Seeds are FODMAP friendly and a fabulous way to include a variety of macro and micronutrients into your diet. They are rich in protein, healthy fats and […]
Collagen, more than just a fad
If you are yet to hear of the benefits of using collagen, chances are you’re someone who isn’t spending a whole lot of time on social media. With many fads, popularity comes and goes (hello coconut oil!). But where there is science, things stick. And luckily enough, when it comes to collagen, the science, whilst […]
Skin Nutrition
When we think of glowing, healthy skin, most of us think a lot about what we put on our skin. But what about skin nutrition? Does what we eat matter? Just as it makes sense that what we put ON our skin impacts our skin health, what we put IN our bodies significantly impacts the […]
Gut Goodness Vegan Stirfry
Who else loves a quick and easy weeknight dinner, particularly when you know that what you’re eating is giving you SO MUCH goodness! Try this gut goodness vegan stirfry for a meal that ticks all the boxes! Here’s one of my easy go to options, that is both vegan AND low FODMAP! Why do I […]
Garlic infused extra virgin olive oil cured salmon
Have you always thought that curing your own salmon would be super tricky? But did you know that it is actually one of the easiest (and most impressive!) cooking activities you can undertake? After chatting with a great friend recently, I decided it was high time I gave it a crack, and was so happy […]
Maple Baked Pumpkin and Walnut Salad
Looking for a delicious, easy recipe to impress your friends and family? This Maple Baked Pumpkin and Walnut Salad is exactly what you are looking for. Ingredients 600g cubed Kent pumpkin 4 large handfuls baby spinach 4 handfuls green beans, trimmed 4 tbsp chopped walnuts 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds 100g feta 1 tbsp Cobram Estate […]
Intermittent Fasting
As one of the most popular diets of 2018, intermittent fasting is something I get asked about on a daily basis… and something I’ve written a lot about this year! Check out some of the places where I’ve shared my thoughts on intermittent fasting First of all, a chat with the legends at House of […]