Each month, we will be hosting a group coaching session within our Facebook Group and posting the notes here for your reference. QUESTION 1 So what do we look at on the nutrition panel? I’ve currently got two Carmen brand bars. Fruit free muesli bar on the left and the more yummy salted caramel nut […]
Today, I really wanted to share some thoughts on how the coronavirus pandemic may be effecting your day to day nutrition and some things you may be able to do to overcome these. I hope you find it useful. In times where life is a little stressful and crazy, I think it is so important […]
There are times when getting a meal on the table just seems like a huge, insurmountable effort… am I right? It is often all too easy to grab some take away on the way home from work, grab some lunch out while you’re doing your chores or eat toast (any time of day!). And while […]
One of the five core food groups in Australia (and many other developed countries around the world) is dairy. This group includes milk, yogurt and cheese and all of the alternative to these foods as well (products made from soy, coconut, nuts etc). Even though this group of foods has been extensively researched and is […]
Are you eating well and training hard but just not getting the results you are after? Have you considered that you might need MORE FOOD… this can be a really foreign concept to some people but it is a strategy that I often use to help people reach their goals! Taking the time to listen […]
In this article we are looking at packaged foods and what to look for on the label. Ideally, our diets would be made up mostly of unpackaged foods (ie. Fruits, vegetables, lean meats, nuts, seeds etc). But In reality, we do consume some packaged foods in our day to day diet and that is ok! […]
Weight loss has always been a key area for nutrition research and we talk about it A LOT with clients. It is such a common goal and there is so much misinformation around that people are still so confused about what works and what doesn’t. A recent study has come out confirming what we need […]
There are benefits to tracking your skinfolds and measurements when following a structured nutrition program. In this case study you can see how weight and body fat do not always align as you might think. Even if monitoring your body composition is not the best option for you (and for many it is not!), this […]
When commencing a new training program or increasing your current program, it is important to think about the additional demands that are placed on the body for fuel. This article really focuses on training for an endurance event, however, the principles can be applied to many different sporting events or programs. The signs that your […]
Beta alanine is a popular supplement among athletes as well as regular gym goers because of its ability to improve sports performance. In this article we’ll take a closer look at what this supplement is, and the potential benefit of including it in your diet. What is it? Beta alanine is an amino acid that […]