Usually when we think of blenders, the first things that comes to mind are smoothies and bliss balls. But obviously, these are not the only things we can make! I recently received the Optimum Vortex Blender G2.1 from Prestige Home Appliances, and have been having loads of fun playing around with all the functions! What are my […]
Most of us have heard time and time again that we need to eat enough veggies on a daily basis for good health, yet stats show that more than 90% of Australians still don’t meet the 5 recommended serves on a daily basis. New research shows the name of your vegetable dish matters. Seductive vegetables, […]
They say that getting out of the city into the fresh air is good for the soul. When you get to do it with 5 other health conscious ladies, you know you’re going to be in for a treat. A healthy weekend in the mountains! Last weekend I was super lucky to be invited to […]
There are currently four in five Australians not eating enough vegetables on a daily basis. Whilst stats like this aren’t exactly new, it is no less concerning. Given the many wondrous things we know vegetables do for our health. A recent study however has found spicing it up to eat more veggies may be the […]
One of the sessions if find my clients benefit from more than anything else is help with label reading. Yes, on the surface, it may seem simple enough, but checking food labels matters for a number of reasons. Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate the ‘how to’ of label reading, along with some useful resources […]
Artificial sweetener in soft drinks is commonly marketed as being the ‘healthier’ cousin of sugar sweetened beverages. Whilst there is extensive research linking consumption of artificial sweeteners with obesity, the new study has found an association with development stroke and Alzheimers Disease. This research into consumption of artificial sweeteners has shown some concerning results. Statistical adjustments were made […]
Ruby cycles for the female Australian pro cycling team Roxsolt Attaquer. I’ve been lucky enough to work with her over the last few months. Ruby’s been killing it in her races, and is about to head off to the US and Europe for their summer cycling season. Ruby’s been kind enough to write about her experiences […]
On Tuesday night I attended the FODMAP friendly dinner at Nel Restaurant in Sydney, hosted by dietitian Chloe McLeod. I found out about this dinner through my current involvement in The FODMAP Challenge, a 12 week course by Chloe that helps you sort out which foods are triggering your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. As the […]
There is nothing quite as rejuvenating as getting a good night’s sleep. For athletes, ensuring sleep is adequate in both duration and quality is essential. Particularly as their schedules often look something like ‘eat sleep train repeat’. Why? Did you know that research shows that sleep has a direct and significant impact on how well […]
Even for someone like myself, who loves cooking and creating new meals, life can sometimes get busy, and eating well can sometimes be difficult. I was lucky enough to road test Eat Fit Food recently, which is a meal delivery service. Read More