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5 Ways To Start 2020 & How To Incorporate These Habits
A new year always brings a feeling of a fresh start. We often feel more motivated and inspired this time of year, so, while these feelings are high, why not start the year with a change in mindset to help you have a clear vision of the intentions and goals you want to...
How To Support Your Health Over The Holiday Season
This silly season can take a toll on people’s health, but it doesn’t have too! Here are 4 things you can do to support your health over the holiday season. 1) Make drinking 2L of water daily a priority! This should be non-negotiable! Without being properly hydrated,...
How You Can Benefit From A 12 Hour Daily Fast
Fasting is such a hot topic at the moment with so many people skipping breakfast, only eating for 8 hours of the day, or doing a 3-day juice fast. One day I’ll write a blog post about my opinion on fasting and also my experience with fasting, as I actually got into...
Alcohol – Is It Really That Bad? How Much Is Too Much?
If you’re health conscious but still love a glass of wine after work, a cold beer in the afternoon sun, or a nice long happy hour with your co-workers, you’ve probably wondered how alcohol affects your health. If you’ve been following me on social media you’ve more...
4 Morning Rituals To Help You Shape Your Day!
As the warmer months are now upon us many people are thinking about how they can keep their body healthy, or create new healthy habits so they can feel their best. When wanting to improve your health one of the best place to start is with your morning routine. How you...
Why I Recommend Supplementing With Fish Oil
One supplement I take daily and I think everyone can benefit from is fish oil. When it comes to choosing a fish oil supplement quality is vital! If the product is oxidised, it can degrade and may not contain the EPA or DHA stated on the label. The reason why I think...
DIY Lavender Cleaning Paste Recipe
I’m very passionate about encouraging people to reduce their toxin exposure. Everyday we're exposed to toxins, from our food, water and air. Our body therefore, has a built in efficient detoxification system which works 24/7, through our liver, gut, skin, kidneys and...
4 Lifestyle Changes To Make If You Want To Balance Your Hormones
Balancing hormones can be a juggling act! I know first hand what it's like to have a hormonal imbalance. A few years ago after struggling with amenorrhea I was then diagnosed with PCOS. After finding out about my diagnoses I made a lot of diet and lifestyle changes to...
Improve Your Health In 21 Days With These 4 Simple Healthy Habits
It takes 21 days to create a new habit. If you’re serious about improving your health I highly recommend trying this plan out for 21 days to create new healthy habits. Commit to it, 21 days is a short period of time but it could do wonders for your health. What have...
Zinc: How This Mineral Can Boost Your Health & Immune System
Zinc is a mineral which plays many vital roles in our bodies. Because our bodies don’t naturally produce zinc, we must obtain it through food or supplements if we want to have great health. Zinc is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body that aid in...
I’m A Finalist For The 2019 Westpac People’s Choice Awards!
Sooo.... this happened on Tuesday night 🤗🎉 I’m a finalist for the 2019 Westpack People’s Choice Awards! I can’t believe it! I’m incredibly grateful for this! I never would have thought my business Natalie Brady Nutrition would have been noticed for a...
What Is Yacon And How Can This Superfood Benefit Your Health?
What is Yacon? Yacon comes from the Smallanthus sonchifolius plant which is a native to plant to South America. It has been a traditionally grown vegetable for thousands of years. This vegetable is also sometimes called the “diet potato”, which is thought to be...
6 Ways To Support Your Mitochondria To Boost Energy
Fatigue is one of the top problems I see in clinic. With never-ending to-do lists, chores to stay on top of, kids to look after, work/family/friend commitments, errors to run (sound familiar), I see many clients rely on caffeine, caffeinated drinks or sugar to get...
I Would LOVE Your Vote! This Will Only Take 10 Seconds!
My business has been nominated for the Westpac People's Choice Awards, which I'm incredibly honored and excited about. I would really appreciate your vote if you can spare 10 seconds (because little ol me is up against some big brand names)! It would mean the world to...
DIY Natural Spray Cleaner Recipe
I’ve got another super easy DIY natural cleaner recipe for you, this recipe is once again created by the lovely Triona from Wendyl’s Green Goodness. This is easy to mix up and not only cleans well but fills the air with gorgeous smells. It takes a whole minute to...
Make Your Own Cough Drops
There’s nothing worse than a sore throat and cough, yet some cough drops you can buy can be a bit nasty with additions like artificial colours and fructose. These are not great to ingest anyway, but it’s even worse when your immune system is working over time. The...
My Top 10 Tips To Help You Fall Asleep & Improve Your Sleep Quality
Sleep is one of the most undervalued components of health. If we don’t get enough sleep it can lead to a wide range of health issues, however many people do not prioritize their sleep. Instead we prioritize waking up early to workout, staying up late to finish work...
8 Ways To Naturally Boost Your Immune System
Nobody likes being rundown and stuck with the sniffles. We all have a lot on our plate these days, crazy work schedules, dinners to cook, lunches to make, laundry, washing, cleaning, places to be -things to do, family/friends to catch up with it, the list goes on!...
10 Healthy Snack Ideas That Hit The Spot
One thing I hear from new clients is that they always struggle with healthy snack ideas or don’t have the willpower to say no to work treats. They have a tendency to put their hand into their works lollie jar or cookie jar instead. So, while I work with them on how to...
How Often Should You Poop? 💩 What Causes Constipation Or Loose Stools??
Having regular bowel motions helps you to clear out waste products, toxins and bacteria from your body. Did you know just by assessing your poop you can gain a clear understanding of what is going on inside your body, it’s one of the best ways to assess whether your...
Why Should You Eat Organic + The Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 List
The organic market is booming and is growing twice as fast as conventional market. Did you know that organic sales are growing at 8.1% per year, and that 4 out of 10 Kiwis rate themselves as highly committed to a sustainable lifestyle?What does organic actually...
11 Ways To Keep Your Home Toxin Free
I am extremely passionate about reducing our exposure to toxins, not only through eating more organic foods but also through making our home environment less toxic. Here are a few simple ways to keep your home toxic free. This post is written by the lovely Triona from...
8 Ways A Nutritionist Can Help You
Think about all the successful people in this world who have achieved great things. The one thing they had in common is they had a coach. Whether that be a sports coach, business coach, life coach, career coach, skills coach (i.e. musician, performer). And if you’re...
Newshub Interview – Breakfast May Not Be The Most Important Meal Of The Day
In February I did a short interview with NewsHub. There was a new research paper that came out suggesting breakfast may not be the most important meal of the day when wanting to lose weight. In my opinion and from years of clinical experience eating breakfast comes...
My Go-To GF Loaf
We all need a staple bread recipe in our lives that's not only easy to make but is super nutritious. I’ve been sharing this recipe with my clients for the past year and they are all just obsessed with it as I am! I often make this loaf while making dinner or on Sunday...
Health Benefits Of Herb & Spices. My Top Picks That I Use And Recommend
People around the world have known for centuries about the healing power of herbs and spices. They are perhaps one of the most overlooked sources of amazing nutrition, they also inject flavour into the foods we love. If you’re looking to step up your health game,...
My Top 10 Skin-Loving Beauty Foods
Forget about the perfect blow wave, red lip, or even killer outfit. Nothing looks as good as that glow that radiates from the inside out. For truly awe-inspiring skin, why not look to nutrition to give your skin a boost from within? Food truly is what actually feeds,...
Cholesterol Lowering Tips
Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of clients with high cholesterol. This is becoming more and more common. This has prompted me to write this blog post today, so I can help educate anyone who’s been struggling with high cholesterol. There is SO MUCH that can be done...
10 Foods You Think Are Healthy But Really Aren’t
First off I want to say that I don’t actually like putting food into a “good” and “bad” category. All foods can be enjoyed in moderation, but when wanting to improve your health it’s good to be mindful of some food that are actually labeled as “healthy” but aren’t...
6 Easy Ways To “Detox” On A Daily Basis
First things first, let me inform you that our body is detoxing every second of every day. BUT, there are things we can do regularly, or even daily which may help to enhance our bodies natural detoxification process. When health practioners speak about “detoxing” we...
6 Unexpected Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight
I’ve seen hundreds of clients for weight loss, who before seeing me tried everything under the sun to lose weight. Some of my clients even have the perfect diet but still were struggling to shift weight. Weight loss doesn’t always come down to calories in vs calories...
How To Build A Healthy Smoothie Bowl
If you’ve been following me for a while on Instagram you’ll more than likely know how much I love my smoothie bowls! Smoothie bowls are amazing because they are super easy to make, are nutrient-dense (if made correctly) and they can be really fun! I love making...
5 Reasons Why You Get Cravings – And How To Stop Them
We all get food cravings, let’s be real. But we shouldn’t get them on a daily basis. I’ve helped hundreds of people overcome their cravings, and it’s something I still see clients with on a weekly basis. Because of this I wanted to write this post. If cravings is...
Fat Loss & Stress, What’s The Link?
Stress is inevitable, and a little stress is normal and actually good for us (believe it or not!) when it’s in small amounts, but too much stress isn’t good, and this is also the case when we are trying to burn body fat and lose weight. Stress to the body can come...
5 Health Changes To Make This New Year – NO DIETS INCLUDED!
Now everyone is getting back into the swing of work life and the kids are starting to go back to school it’s a good time to prioritise your health start to embrace change with being more conscious of your food choices and also your mindset. It’s all about creating...
Chamomile Oatmeal Body Scrub
The most divine chamomile oatmeal body scrub recipe created by the lovely Triona from Wendyl’s. This body scrub is gentle and soothing, the chamomile and lavender smell lovely and are both very relaxing scents making this body scrub perfect to use at the end of the...
Epic Healthy Platter
The festive season is upon us which means more entertaining. No matter what the event, if it’s yours or a friends, at any social gathering a grazing platter is always welcome! And it doesn’t need to be complicated. You can make an epic healthy platter in no time....
How To Stay Healthy This Festive Season
First off, I want to encourage you to have a little flexibility with food and drinks around this time of year. Because remember, being perfect with our diets is not healthy, but having balance and enjoy foods and drinks in moderation (guilt free) is healthy. We are...
How Practising Mindfulness Can Help With Weight Management
Mindfulness has gained considerable popularity for its health benefits, and weight loss is no exception. Research has shown mindfulness based practices can improve eating behaviours and reduce weight, with a recent study finding mindfulness based interventions may be...
5 Breakfasts You Can Make Or Grab In 2 Minutes
Sometimes the morning can get away on us and making breakfast can feel like the last thing on your mind. But, every time you eat it's an opportunity to nourish your body and feed your cells so you can glow from the inside out. What you start your day on can either set...
5 Leading Causes Of Leaky Gut
Leaky gut is getting more attention by the day, and is a term often thrown around by medical professionals and health practitioners. It’s something I’ve personally suffered with and is now something I talk about on a weekly basis with my clients in clinic. If you’ve...
DIY Relaxing Epsom Salt Scrub
Body scrubs can be expensive to buy, so why not make your own? You can whip up this recipe for a couple of dollars, and you’ll know exactly what’s in it: no synthetic fragrances, additives or preservatives here. This recipe is by the lovely Triona from Wendyl’s Green...
The Reason Why It’s So Hard To Lose Those Last Few Kilos
Every week in clinic I see numerous clients struggling to lose those last few kilos. But did you know to lose weight and keep it off for good you actually need to get healthy? When it comes to weight loss there are numerous things to consider. It’s most definitely not...
How To Reduce The Appearance Of Cellulite
Let's be real… no one like cellulite, especially on our butts and thighs. In fact, cellulite is among the major complaints that women have about their bodies. And the vast majority of women develop cellulite (including myself). One of the reasons that we suffer from...
Fall In Love With Yourself First
A very important message and a very moving post written by Tim Kavermann. For most of my life, the idea of self-love has been absent to me. To truly look within and have compassion and care for myself has been an experience I have only read about. Looking back, it...
5 Tips To Get A Better Nights Sleep
Sleep is such an important part of our overall wellbeing. In fact, I consider getting adequate sleep to be one of the foundations for great health. Getting enough sleep helps to lower cortisol your stress hormone, it keeps your appetite hormone in check, it supports...
Need Help? Improve Your Health In 21 Days With These 4 Healthy Habits
It takes 21 days to create a habit. If you’re serious about improving your health I highly recommend trying this plan out for 21 days to create new healthy habits. Commit to it, 21 days is a short period of time but it could do wonders for your health. What have you...
5 Simple & Quick Blood Sugar Balancing Breakfasts
As a holistic nutritionist, I see many clients who have a blood sugar imbalance. This can lead to all sorts of health problems, but the most common one I see in the clinic is fatigue. If you want stable energy levels throughout the day then it’s time to consider how...
What You Need To Know About Coffee + Coffee Alternatives
Now, first things first, I’m not pro or against coffee. It truly does come down to personal preference and your health goals. A lot of people can do really well with 1-2 coffees per day, and there is plenty of research to back that moderate amounts of coffee can...
DIY Rub-On Deodorant
Applying deodorant daily is something many people do, and without question, because that’s what society has told us to do to avoid any funky smells. But, have you ever stopped to think about what is in your deodorant? One of the main active ingredients in deodorant...
6 Health Tips For Busy Corporate Workers
I’m seeing more and more corporate workers who are wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle but don’t know where to start. They feel overwhelmed by all the mixed advice out there, they have tried a range of diets but can’t stick to them, or get bored, or simply just...
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The information on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your GP, a one on one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is not intended for self-diagnosis, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. I encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. The entire content of this website is based on the opinions of Natalie Brady, a qualified Holistic Nutritionist, unless otherwise noted. Click here for term and conditions of services.
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