Let’s Talk About The Gut Skin Axis

Most people’s teenage years were plagued with the dreaded acne. Many of us grew out of these phases, but you still might experience the odd flare up or two. Growing up I always looked to my skincare routine to find the harmony of creams, serums, face washes etc to get my skin looking radiant. However, […]

Running Strong: A Nutritionist’s Guide to Optimal Performance for Female Runners

Running is a liberating and empowering form of exercise that brings numerous physical and mental benefits to women of all ages. I myself have found this after re-discovering running when I moved to Sydney a couple years ago. As a nutritionist, I firmly believe that a well-rounded and balanced diet is essential for female runners […]

Let’s Talk About Fibre

Fibre is the magical thing that keeps your digestive tract in a healthy working order. It does this by slowing down digestion, reducing the spike in blood sugar levels after eating and keeping you feeling fuller for longer. It is also a key element in elevating your gut health.  The health benefits of fibre are […]

Healthy Food For Teenagers

We probably all remember our teenage years. The taste of freedom, with the excitement our whole lives ahead of us. One of the things that we probably don’t remember though is what we ate, but this actually has such a big impact on our future selves.  Adolescence is a time of rapid growth, learning and […]

Let’s Talk About Zinc

Zinc is needed in more than 200 enzymes and involved in more bodily functions then any other mineral (apart from magnesium). Zinc takes part in many metabolic processes related to the immune system, keeping cell membranes stable, forming new bone, night vision and tissue growth (Wright, and Lenard, 2001). Zinc is also an essential cofactor […]

My View On Saturated Fats

A saturated fat is composed of saturated fatty acids where a linear arrangement of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached at each of the four points available on the carbon atoms. Saturated fats are mainly from animal sources and generally considered not to be healthy as they increase cholesterol levels, leading to heightened risk of […]

Let’s Talk About Iron

Iron is one of the key minerals that our bodies need. This article will give you an overview of the key information that you need to know. Is Iron Important? Iron is the carrier of oxygen in the blood, via haemoglobin, to the tissues of the body (Mann & Truswell, 2020). Haemoglobin is a complex […]

Download my FREE 3 day meal plan

By downloading my free 3-day meal plan, you’re about to learn how to make delicious, nutritious meals that will help you to cut through the overwhelm of health advice and get a taste of what simple, healthy nutrition can do for your health (and your wallet). Nutrition can be a minefield and you’ve probably been […]

Are all research papers reliable? 

The world of evidence based nutrition is underpinned by research. But this doesn’t mean that all research is created equal. There are many factors that influence the reliability and authenticity of a research paper. In this article we expel some of the key myths. It’s published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ); therefore it must […]

Eating a balanced diet outweighs eating specific foods for their single nutrients

Ever had the situation where you say you’re tired for example, and someone suggests you need to eat more iron rich foods? Sadly it’s just not that easy. This article will run through some examples of why we can’t simply judge foods on an isolated nutrient. Historically, meat (especially processed meat) was identified as unhealthy […]

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