And here it is again…..another new year, another opportunity to make New Years Resolutions. Of course we don’t need a New Year to click over to make a change but for many it is a logical time. As I’ve previously discussed, I am not one for making resolutions that are so onerous they are not [...]
Many of you on the 6 Week Training Camp have been feeling tired and hungry. This is understandable as there is a good chance you have changed the way you are eating this week and let's face it - it's hard to stick to a meal plan. This week is also designed to help you [...]
To the 6-week training campers, You are about to embark upon a 6-week journey for your body, mind and soul. As part of the ‘camp’ you will have received a nutrition plan to ensure you are fuelling your body and achieving your goals. The first week is focussed on rebooting your body. Its all about [...]
Turmeric is the bees knees right now and its popping up everywhere – Golden lattes, turmeric roasted cauliflower, turmeric eggs and turmeric teas. It's added to smoothies, to salads, to snacks and curries - the ingredient knows no bounds. Now if you’re like me and need a little convincing about how ‘super’ the latest ‘super [...]
Last night I watched the Four Corners program Tipping the Scales on the ABC. (did you miss it? watch it here https://iview.abc.net.au/programs/four-corners/NC1803H012S00#). It addressed the impact that added sugar is having on the health of Australians and the influence the sugar industry has on our policymakers. Here are a few key points from the [...]
I have three school-aged children and the end of summer holidays is always a bittersweet time for me. While I am more than ready to send them back to school, I am not so thrilled about the concept of what to pack in their lunchbox that will actually get eaten. People think that as a [...]
A shortage of sunshine is certainly not something the population of Australia needs to worry about but paradoxically a shortage of the sunshine vitamin is. Vitamin D deficiency is on the rise in Australia and with it, the very things vitamin D acts to protect us against. Vitamin D plays an essential role in our health. [...]
If you watched the Four Corners program on supplements this week you might be confused about the quality and efficacy of supplements in Australia. I thought I’d highlight a few key concepts that may answer any questions you had and reassure you. 1. Australia has one of the most stringent regulatory frameworks for complementary medicines [...]
Do you make New Years resolutions? How long do they last? Perhaps your resolution is to stop making New Year resolutions to avoid the guilt of sweeping them under the carpet in March every year. While the New Year is not the only time to make changes it is a great time to commit to [...]
Here’s to a Happy, Healthy Christmas. Christmas is a time for sharing – family, friends, fun and food. No-one expects you to be a nutritional saint but a few smart habits can help you avoiding carrying that Christmas cheer into the New Year. • Eat before you arrive. You've probably heard it before and thought [...]
