Ever wondered how fruit impacts your blood sugar levels? Let me break this down for you. First off, I want to let you know that I love fruit, it’s nature's candy! But, I do think we should consume it with moderation. Especially when wanting to balance blood sugar...
Looking at the research in regards to obsessive thoughts about food and switching off hunger hormones is clear about one thing, starting your day with protein and eating a sufficient amount of protein daily is essential. If you start your day with a higher...
A question I get asked ALL the time. There is a lot to consider when it comes to cravings, it isn’t always as black and white as you may think. First, lets take a deeper look into what causes carb cravings. A high sugar or carb diet. Once you start eating lots of...
Many people can benefit from adding multiple naps during the week. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a little nap! Sesita (aka afternoon naps) taken early in the afternoon, often after the midday meal have been around for thousands of years, but in English speaking...
There is a lot to consider when it comes to weight loss such as diet, exercise, alcohol, over-eating, hormones, thyroid, stress/adrenals, gut bacteria to name a few. But, have you ever considered that your toxic load could be affecting your weight loss goals? Many...
Taking charge of the health of your immune system is important for many reasons, to stop you from getting sick, to prevent the development of a disease, it’ll also help you to feel more vibrant on a daily being. And being healthy is also known to be protective against...
I’m all about food first, but sometimes our bodies can do with additional support via supplementation to ensure we feel amazing. It’s also really hard to get all the nutrients we need for great health through our diet because we lack minerals in our soil, a lot of us...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I see so many clients who suffer from fatigue. I’ve been there myself and it’s becoming almost too common with adults these days. In fact, fatigue is one of the top health issues I see clients about in the clinic, along with weight loss and gut health issues. With our...
Lost Your ‘GetUpandGo?’ Most people have experienced low energy or fatigue at some point in their lives. After juggling home, work and family life, it’s no wonder there is little energy left for yourself! Anyone can feel tired at the end of the day, but ongoing...
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