Dips are a classic snack food, and with picnic season and summer gatherings well on its way they can be a delicious addition to any platter. They are extremely versatile and can be served with crackers, veggie sticks, used as a spread or even as an addition to a main meal. Dips often get a […]
Carbohydrates – the most controversial and misunderstood macronutrient of our time. We really thought that the carb hating era would be well and truly over by now, but it just keeps popping its head up and lingering around in the nutrition world like a bad smell. Are you confused about carbs? I’m going to take […]
The topic I want to discuss today is something that I don’t often discuss with clients, mostly because our discussions are focused on you and your goals. But I found myself chatting about this in a consult this week to describe to someone the difference between what I do with different clients. I try to […]
With so many of us working or studying from home during lockdown, our pantries have never been more accessible. The temptation to go to the kitchen when having a break from the computer is one that most of us have been prone to. Crunchy snacks are popular options to reach for, but these are often […]
Pre-prepared packaged meals are highly convenient, but how ‘healthy’ are they? That really depends on how often you consume them. If you only purchase them occasionally, you don’t need to be too concerned as long as they are contributing toward your macros they are fine to eat. However if you have them regularly, there are […]
Each month, we host a group coaching session within our Facebook Group and post the notes here for your reference. You can check out the video here. This is something that I discuss with clients all the time and for some, it is really difficult to change their mindset around calories because they have focused […]
With the Tokyo Summer Olympics in full swing, I think we can all agree there have been some incredible performances by athletes from all over the world. Our swimmers have been sensational, and the stamina of athletes racing in the heat of a Tokyo Summer has been inspirational (think the road race cyclists, triathletes, and […]
Since becoming a dietitian 8 years ago, I have seen loads of different eating behaviours, patterns and habits – some healthy, some not so healthy. And when I say this, I am not always referring to the food people are eating. Over the last few years, with the rise of the Instagram influencer and every […]
As one of the staple foods of the Australian diet, bread can be found in nearly every household in the country. Such a versatile food can be used for an easy lunch as a chicken and salad sandwich, a quick protein snack as peanut butter toast, or as something to dip in a warm meal […]
We all love being able to eat without putting too much effort in – and who can blame us? Life can get so busy and trying to fit in cooking around things like work, family and training can be really hard. Eating well is so important to optimise our physical and mental health, so how […]