How many glasses of water should you be drinking every day? This question really taps into a mix of science, intuition, and personal needs. The idea that everyone requires exactly two litres of water daily doesn’t quite hold up when you think about the vast differences in our bodies, lifestyles, and even the climates we live in. It’s like saying a tall athlete and a short grandma need to drink the same amount of water. It doesn’t really make sense, does it? Intuitive thirst movement Waiting to drink water until you’re thirsty isn’t actually a smart move. Because it might mean you’re already de ..read more

Let’s chat about emotional eating and dive into what your brain is trying to tell you when you have the urge to eat, even if you aren’t actually hungry. It’s not uncommon to turn to food to deal with the discomfort of unpleasant feelings. Whether that’s stress, sadness, loneliness or boredom. But food isn’t actually an effective strategy to deal with this emotion. In fact, it can make us feel worse in the long term. Because as soon as we stop eating, those unpleasant feelings come back. And we’re left feeling stressed and upset again, with a side of guilt and frustration. So how do we ove ..read more

Find yourself constantly boredom eating? Before you know it, you’re on the couch eating a box of cookies, block of chocolate and 5 stale crackers. Only to realise… you’re not even hungry. Boredom eating is a challenge that many of us encounter. Especially in an era where working from home has become more common. But this phenomenon isn’t just about filling time. It’s deeply connected to our habits, emotions, and coping strategies. In the grand scheme of things, food is one of life’s great pleasures. It’s meant to be enjoyed. After all, life’s too short to have cake and not eat it too. But ..read more

Parents might have the best intentions for their child. But often some pretty crumby low self-esteem habits. Constantly talking poorly about their bodies? Acting awkward in a swimsuit? Always on a diet? Turns out these hallmarks of disordered eating are often passed down by generation – and can affect how children feel in their skin. So what should you do if you have negatively contributed to your child’s body image? 1. Own it and apologise If you’re a parent who’s made comments like “Should you really be eating that” or “You’re getting a bit chubby” – acknowledging it openly can be incredibly ..read more

Speaking to a trained mental health professional is 100% wellness and 0% wankery. We need to give our emotional health the same importance we give our physical wellbeing. Anxiety is a journey many of us navigate silently. From early signs to diagnosis, medication, therapy, and the continuous quest for mental peace. So, let’s get into it and unravel the tangled web of anxiety together. What does anxiety look like? Anxiety often creeps in unnoticed. Masquerading as persistent worry, stress over life’s milestones or even daily tasks.  It can feel like a constant overwhelm. It’s like you have ..read more

Should you buy organic produce? Can you get all the nutrients your body needs from food alone? Are supplements essential? There’s a lot of talk about the chemicals and pesticides in our food. ‘Health gurus’ making claims about different supplements for better health. Making us question if our diet is really giving us the nutrients we need. So, let’s take a closer look at organic food and supplements to find out if it’s worth the extra money. Or just a trendy way to spend more. Is organic the new black? Organic food. The term alone can stir up a bunch of opinions faster than you can say “non-GM ..read more

Counting calories? Let’s have a chat about this topic that’s completely misunderstood and oversimplified. Do you feel like you are doing all the “right” things but can’t seem to lose weight? You’re counting calories or counting macros. Never straying from the plan. And yet nothing seems to be happening? If it feels like your body is fighting against you, it’s because your body IS fighting against you.  As it turns out, calorie counting might not be the golden ticket to health and happiness we’ve been led to believe. The red herring of diet culture Diet culture has done an excellent job of ..read more

Diets have consequences… A LOT of consequences. They slow your metabolism. Increase your cravings and hunger. And turn you into a food obsessed human. Making it near impossible for you to keep the weight off in the long term. In saying that, I’m not denying the fact diets work in the short term. But typically, what we see is that over time people regain more weight than before the diet. And this, my friend, is why we have a multi-billion dollar industry of diet companies. Where their whole business model is on you becoming a repeat customer. So, if you’re tired of doing the yo yo diet dance ..read more

Curious to know what foods a dietitian keeps in their kitchen? Here are 12 foods I always have on hand. Disclaimer: It’s not just quinoa, kale, and plain tuna. As a dietitian, there is trusty food I always have to make whipping up Gordon Ramsey style, healthy meals a breeze. Maybe not three Michelin star quality, but they’re still very tasty. 1. Tinned legumes and vegetables I like to be at a point where if I run out of food in my fridge, I can go to the pantry and be able to make full meals out of anything I have. Which is why I have an entire tray of tinned goods. From tinned corn ..read more

If your head is filled with diet rules, you’re probably left wondering- what even is healthy food? Is it just vegetables? Foods with no sugar that are high in protein and low in calories? After years of dieting and constantly trying to lose weight, it’s common to obsess about food and feel unsure about what you should be eating. So how do we know if something is healthy? What is healthy anyway? It has all become very confusing. Let me help you simplify things. Here’s 6 tips to help you eat healthily, without the overwhelm. 1. Focus on the context of ‘healthy food’ We tend to think that there’s ..read more