I have so many nutrition clients come to me and say they eat really healthy for their main meals, but when it comes to snacking they really struggle to find anything nourishing. We’re often faces with bags of chips, candy bars, of even hyper-processed protein bars that are masquerading as healthy food. Don’t worry team,…
Are Multivitamins a total Scam?
(Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, or Google Podcasts) Every year, we spend BILLIONS of dollars on vitamins, mostly without really knowing if we need them, or if they’re doing us any good. They are the most commonly used supplement in the world. In this ep we take a look at the current scientific research behind some…
My Favourite vegan-freindly snacks
Need some plant-based snack inspo or just sick of eating the same thing on rotation? Try mixing it up with these nutritious options: 1. Fruit and Nut Butter Delicious fruit and nutty combo can be a delicious sweet animal-free treat. I love banana and peanut butter with cinnamon, or raspberries and cashew butter with a…
6 tips for staying healthy for busy people
Juggling the demands of your everyday life while also trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle can sometimes be a challenge. When work, school or other commitments start to pile up it’s easy for your healthy living practices to become less of a priority. Healthy living is important, however for keeping you focused and energised in…
What to Look for in a Vegan / Plant Based Protein
Protein is a vital part of any healthy, balanced diet. It holds particular value if you’re trying to build muscle or get lean because protein takes more energy (aka calories) to break down, comparative to fats and carbs. This is called the thermogenic effect of food – and why you’ll hear people say ‘a calorie…
8 budget-friendly meal-prep hacks
Meal prepping is one of the easiest and efficient ways to keep your food budget in check. Whilst I’m all for batch-cooking, I’m not one for eating the same thing 5 nights in a row…so here are 8 super-simple meal-prep hacks to keep your healthy diet interesting! 1. Make your own healthy baking mixes.Buying flours…
How I eat and move in a day (MAY 2020 SNAPSHOT)
I’ve had a LOT of people sliding into my DMs asking specifically what I’m eating on the daily since I’ve toned up a little. I’ve listed it all in detail below, but please know that this changes regularly, is NOT to be adapted as your personal eating plan. I don’t usually weigh food, but so…
What to eat before you workout
Urgh – you’re hungry and you WANT to fuel your body, but you don’t want to see your breakfast again on the gym floor (seriously GROSS, team – it’s not a badge of honour). Some people (including me) hate eating just before they workout – cause, you know, I’m busy digesting stuff. BUT eating before…
The only two supplements you need for the gym – backed by science.
I’m beyond bored of having all kinds of supplements and powders being sold to us with false promises and shady marketing techniques. If you want to supplement, save yourself a LOT of money and buy just these two things: 1. Whey Protein You’ve seen the bodybuilders walking around with their shakers about to split their…
20 of my favourite Plant-based Foods that are High in Protein
On my quest to include even MORE veggies in my diet and reduce the amount of animal products (to skip out on nasties like antibiotics, hormones and saturated fat) I’ve been deep-diving into protein sources to keep my muscles lean and refuelled. Most people have no idea how much protein they’re actually supposed to get in a…
THIS addition to your summer snacking is delicious and amazing for heart health too!
In the lead up to the peak Summer/Christmas entertaining season, it’s time for a change to my snack routine to make the best of the produce in abundance. My new obsession: freshly cracked Australian walnuts. The perfect solo serve: 30g of walnuts equals about 9 walnut kernels or 5 walnuts in shell if you love cracking…
The Law of CBD in Australia
You’ve probably heard of CBD, short for cannabidiol. It’s been touted as a solution for everything from anxiety to skincare. But does it work? Will it get you high? And, more importantly, what’s the go with it being legal to use in Australia? What is CBD? CBD is a cannabinoid typically sourced from the hemp…
Dinner Crisis? It’s here! The Meal Prep Plan: Easy Steps to Fill Your Fridge for the Week.
After the success of the bestselling cookbook Love Move Eat, I am back with ‘The Meal Prep Plan’. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know I truly believe that a healthy body and mind starts with the fuel you put in it. When you’re busy, it’s easy to let that slip…I hear you!…
What’s the difference between Cannabis and Hemp-derived CBD?
CBD has been getting ALL the media attention recently, and with good reason (CBD has been used for centuries to successfully provide pain relief and to aid skin conditions), but in my plentiful research around CBD one thing is for SURE – not all CBD is created equal. CBD can be extracted from two different…
The new drink set to take over Kombucha
Fermentation master and Love Your Guts co-founder Caleb Robertson explains why Water Kefir beats Kombucha as the top tummy tonic in town. Fizzy drinks fever Over the past few years Kombucha – a fermented drink with gut health benefits – has enjoyed massive growth in popularity and secured itself as the main player in probiotic drinks. And,…
WHAT ARE BCAAs? | BENEFITS, SIDE EFFECTS AND DOSAGE.
A lot of gym bunnies are using BCAA’S and EAA’s – it’s all over the gram. But what actually are they?! I chat to nutrition supplement expert Greg Haglund (Founder/Director of Switch Nutrition) to get the low-down. What are BCAA’s? BCAA’s stands for Branched Chain Amino Acid. These are 3 of the 9 Essential Amino Acids…
A HEALTHY HOT CHOCOLATE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ADRENALS
You’ve heard about adrenal fatigue, or perhaps even felt it. You have a sweet tooth. You love chocolate. WE ARE THE SAME PEOPLE. I catch up with Greg Haglund, supplement expert (and founder of my personal fave Switch Nutrition), to chat about how we can support ourselves in times of high stress…with hot chocolate. Firstly,…
The Fit Foodie’s Guide to a Gut-Friendly Diet
Improving our gut health is on the lips of every health foodie right now. You can’t go into a bar in Sydney now without being offered a ‘healthy’ Kombucha Cocktail. But what is good gut healthy really all about? And how do we make better meal choices to support a healthy digestive system? I promise…
Everything You Need To Know about CBD
Arguably the must-have wellness ingredient of 2019, the talk around CBD is only going to gain momentum. If trends in Canada and America are anything to go by, it will soon be in your beauty products, your coffee and even in your lube. I interview Georgia Branch, co-founder of CBD and hemp brand Hemple, to…
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Keto Diet
Do you want a diet that promises energy, clarity, mental focus? Welcome to the Ketogenic diet (Keto, if you’re Gen Y). The Keto approach has been gaining great momentum over the last 6 months, with people reporting reduced cravings, less snacking, and weight loss. What started out as a diet to help control seizures in…
Cannabis without the high – why CBD is the new true superfood.
CBD. Cannaboidol. You’ve probably heard of it, or have a girlfriend whos taking it, and you’re wondering what all the buzz is about. Touted as an appetite suppressant, acne treatment, anxiety and pain reliever amongst many other things, this phytocannabinoid was actually discovered back in 1940. An extract of the cannabis and it’s relative hemp…
Healthy Hedonism: 5 Sweet Snacks I Love
Cravings happen to all of us. I don’t understand people who say they don’t crave a sweet treat every now and again – WHO EVEN ARE YOU?! A little sweet treat here and there makes food a joyful experience, to be savoured and shared with friends, or enjoyed solo with a healthy hot chocolate for…
A beginner’s guide to healthy eating
Healthy eating can be a struggle, especially when there are so many diet blogs, fitness experts and nutritionists telling you different things. This makes the entire process complicated and makes a truly healthy lifestyle feel almost unattainable. In reality, healthy eating doesn’t have to be that difficult. So, to help you out, here’s your beginner’s…
How to: Entertaining Platters for Fussy Eaters
When it comes to entertaining, it can a headache trying to please every dietary requirement. Some of us have friends and family experiencing dairy and gluten intolerances, as well as those who have vegan or vegetarian diets for health or ethical reasons. So how do you make something to cater to everyones tastes? SHARING PLATTERS. They…
Beat the Festive Bulge: My Go-To Healthy Christmas Lunch
Doesn’t this look like the perfect Christmas Platter?! Well, if you live in Australia, that is (sorry cold-weather friends!). That avo + feta + mango combo is so good (fat, salt, and sweet) – then prawns for that umami. HELLS YES. To make it more filling, I’ve added Macro Bulgur Wheat. No faffing about with cooking this…
Delicious Christmas Recipes That Won’t Leave You in a Food Coma
Whether you are a grinch or a Christmas die hard, its hard to argue against some good Christmas recipes. Because ’tis the season for food. Whilst I am all for indulging in your not-so healthy Christmas faves (because Christmas only comes around once a year), the post too much turkey and Christmas cake bloat isn’t…
Cookies for breakfast!? You can on National Cookie Day
Full disclosure: I am extremely partial to the humble cookie. To me, there is nothing better than one fresh out of the oven with the chocolate all melted – and nothing worse than being tricked into thinking that a cookie has choc chips but actually has dried fruit. It’s only natural then, that National Cookie…
Cookies for breakfast!? You can on National Cookie Day
Full disclosure: I am extremely partial to the humble cookie. To me, there is nothing better than one fresh out of the oven with the chocolate all melted – and nothing worse than being tricked into thinking that a cookie has choc chips but actually has dried fruit. It’s only natural then, that National Cookie…
5 Ways with Greek Yoghurt
Greek yoghurt is high in protein, all-natural, and makes for a fabulous substitution for a lot of other less-healthy ingredients in baking and cooking. I was never really a big fan of yoghurt until I tried the Greek versions – it’s strained to produce a thicker, creamier texture. Not dissimilar to loosely whipped cream, the stiffness…
5 Steps To Healthy Shopping & Meal Prep Success
Very much of my life revolves around being healthy and hustling at the same time. As much as I love creating epic colourful smoothie bowls and delicious works of food art for dinner, doing that every day on top of juggling the work load that is my life is pretty much impossible. That is why…
How to beat the 3pm snaccident
If losing weight is your goal, hear this: you will not do it through starvation, obsessively counting calories or just wishing that magically a few kilos might fall off. You know the drill: move more, eat well, sleep 8 hours and repeat. While it can be frustrating to look at it as a sustainable lifestyle change…
Our fave plantbased recipes for World Vegan Day
Whether you are vegan or not, it’s hard to argue against adding a little more veg into your diet. We’ve all seen how #meatlessmonday has taken social media by storm and there is plenty of info out there on how having more plantbased meals can help not only your health but the environment too. So…
8 of my Favourite Healthy Food Swaps
As someone who has spent a lot of time healthifying recipes I have definitely come across a few good swaps to help up the nutrition of some of my less healthy faves. If you’re reading this, it’s because you have an interest in nutrition, fitness or both. I’m not going to insult you by explaining that…
The Fit Foodie Cookbook #2
Guys, I have the most epic news to share. We’re talking E-P-I-C, as far as foodie news goes. Over the last year I have I been working away with commercial food photography clients (yay - www.sallyoneilphotography.com) – photographing and styling food that I LOVE. After the launch of Love Move Eat cookbook here in Australia, which I…
The best things to eat in Sydney this weekend
Sydney is my hood. I spend my weekends (and weekdays, to be fair) trying new cafes and restaurants – for meetings / hanging with my girls / date night / just getting out of my home office. So to inspire you this weekend, I wanted to share my current fave hang-outs and their top dishes.…
Celebrate World Porridge Day with these delicious recipes
So it’s safe to say that oats have come a long way from its humble beginnings as a sloppy breakfast with some honey on top for good measure. Now we have a multitude of creations with turmeric, choc chips and of course toppings galore gracing our Insta feeds every day. It’s only fair that porridge…
Tired? Here’s 5 Foods that can help you catch up on sleep
I’m a bit of a nightmare for playing on my phone, laptop, desktop, iPad (and anything else thats lights up) right until bedtime. It’s not a good idea, given that the stimulation makes it difficult for your brain to switch off when you close your eyes. You need at least 30 minutes of chill-time before…
My Day on a Plate
I feel like these blog posts have been done over and over again, but still, I find myself clicking on other people’s regularly. What is up with that? There’s something so intriguing about what other people put into their mouths every day. Let’s be honest, we know they don’t eat the same damn thing everyday,…
My Everyday Winter Porridge
There’s something deliciously nourishing about porridge. I have it literally every morning in winter after my morning workout. It’s filling and warming, packed with healthy whole grain oats that keeps me full until mid-morning. It can go sweet or savoury too, which is perfect because I’m usually torn on that morning dilemma. This recipe…
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