Exercise and nutrition go hand in hand. Eating well and moving often are the not-so-secret strategies for long term health and wellbeing. But did you know nutrition can have a big impact on your fitness and training goals? Eating well before, and after a workout can help you perform at your best and improve your…
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Chocolate Raspberry Muffins
These muffins are a new favourite in our house. They taste like such a treat, but contain the goodness of wholemeal flour, yoghurt, eggs and raspberries. They’re a variation of my original Magic Wholemeal Muffins. If you haven’t made the original yet, add them to your to-do list! We like to make these chocolate raspberry…
Which tomato sauce is best? Australian sauces compared
It’s one of the most popular condiments in the pantry. But it turns out a humble squirt of tomato sauce could be giving you more sugar and salt that you thought. This is especially important to monitor in little kids, who are have lower sodium needs and tend to love sauce on everything! Although it’s…
A nutritionist’s guide to buying fruit and veg during lock-down
While we’re all going through unprecedented times, I feel that I have a lot to offer you in this area as a nutritionist. My job isn’t just about telling you which foods to eat for optimal health. Before starting my own business, I ran a nutrition education program for vulnerable groups. I spent almost 10…
Is ham healthy?
Ham is a staple for so many Australian households. A go-to sandwich filling, low fat and a protein source we know the kids will eat. I’m often asked if ham is healthy. Is it too salty? Are processed meats in general OK? Which are the best? You may have seen media reports linking processed meats…
The Top 5 Healthiest Kids’ Breakfast Cereals
My previous breakfast cereal post featured my top 10 picks of the cereal aisle. By popular demand, I returned to the cereal aisle to find you my top picks for healthy kids cereals. I have to admit, I had a lot of trouble – there just aren’t that many good ones to choose from! Children…
The Top 10 Healthiest Breakfast Cereals
Ah the cereal aislse. All of nutrition’s complexities and the smokes and mirrors of food marketing in one place. No wonder it’s so hard to chose a healthy breakfast cereal the family will like. I’ve scoured the shelves (detoured to the health food aisle) and looked past the marketing on the front of the packs…
Fish Tacos
Fish is a great source of lean protein. Including it regularly in your diet gives you a much needed break from red meat, plus those healthy omega 3 fatty acids that are essential for brain and heart health. Not everyone loves fish though, so giving it a tasty crunch crumb and presenting it in fun…
10 tips for saving money on groceries
I don’t know anyone that doesn’t want to spend a little less at the supermarket. As a natural cheapskate and from my work with low income families, I’ve learnt a few tips and tricks over the years to save money while still eating well. You don’t need to spend a fortune on healthy foods for…
Food Allergy and Intolerance Testing
The number of people seeking help for food intolerances and allergies is on the rise. Unfortunately, not all of the tests available are accurate or reliable. Many common and easy to access allergy tests are expensive and don’t actually test for what they say they do. Food allergies and intolerances vary in severity but all…
Budget Family Eats
$10 Family Meals: As seen on Today Tonight As a nutritionist and a mum, I understand that it can be difficult to get the family eating healthy meals regularly, especially when you’re on a budget. Healthy meals don’t need to be complicate and they certainly don’t need to cost you any more. In fact, regularly…
Lollies and kids: How to handle the lolly bag sugar rush
If you’re a parent and you read my blog, then you may worried about all the lollies and chocolates your child is going to be given over the silly season. Halloween, birthdays, end of year parties and Christmas all come with sugar filled gifts, lolly bags and desserts. With your child’s best interest in mind,…