These recipes are a little bit naughty – but also have a lot of nice healthy ingredients. A wise woman once told me, ‘if you are craving something chocolately, choose chocolate with fruit and nuts in it – so you get some beneficial fibres, healthy fats and minerals too’. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!! Download christmas-cheer recipe book Download
Eat Mushrooms! Improve your Mood! – see my recipes Mushrooms are known to lower the risk of cancer and premature death, but new research also reveals that they lower the odds of having depression. Mushrooms are the highest dietary source of the amino acid ergothioneine – an anti-inflammatory that lowers the risk of oxidative stress and could reduce the symptoms of depression.
For pantry and freezer raiding during Brisbane’s snap lock-down. Avoid the grocery store. Also, set yourself up to stay healthy and avoid emotional eating.
Here I discuss the Naturopathic approach to getting the most out of your physical training and Meal Planning, keep reading for a couple of amazing resources. A naturopath is a complementary therapist, who should be degree qualified at the least. Many have post-grad qualifications – I’m currently completing a Grad Dip Psych because I see so many people with anxiety and depression, and my colleague… Read More »Can I reach my weight loss and physical fitness goals, naturally?
I made this video to share with everyone during COVID-19 isolation. Food is the source of our nutrients and nutrients power our body systems including our neurotransmitters. There are 21 times per week that you can do something to reduce your anxiety. The foods I talk about in the video are easy to find, easy to cook and taste delicious. And I show you how.… Read More »Food to help with Anxiety
This recipe is anti-inflammatory, high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, high in essential fatty acids, high in minerals such as magnesium and zinc and amino acids (protein). Best of all it’s crunchy and delicious and virtually sugar-free.
Plus when you add dairy kefir and organic berries and/or kiwifruit (actually any seasonal fruit!) it is full of antioxidants, plant polyphenols and beneficial microbes to seed and feed your gut microbiome.
How I changed my life with healthy choices. From my teenage years I had always suffered from acne. By 30 I was kinda like ‘ok, body…the jokes over…acne AND wrinkles?’. We all know that our skin is the red flag to what is going on within. I knew deep down that my lifestyle, stressful job and poor diet (which included a few drinkies) played a… Read More »My story
