What causes sugar cravings or carb cravings? A question I get asked ALL the time. There is a lot to consider when it comes to cravings, it isn’t always as black and white as you may think. First, lets take a deeper look into what causes carb cravings. A high sugar or carb diet. Once you start eating lots of sugar it can be hard to stop! Studies have shown that sugar and high GI foods – aka processed carbs, starchy foods, sweets, and sugary drinks – promote the release of the reward chemical, dopamine, in your brain. This can signal addictive properties in your brain with these types of foo ..read more

Healthy Christmas Menu Ideas I want to make Christmas cooking easy for you so I’ve put together a few Christmas menu ideas. They are all so delicious and healthy, you and your guests will be spoilt with a super nourishing and delicious feast!   Salads & Sides: Liver loving green salad with roasted carrots Brown rice salad with asparagus and walnut  Quinoa, carrot & almond salad Corn, tomato, avocado salad Cauliflower, cranberry superfood salad Herb roasted asparagus  Summer peach, walnut & feta salad Goat’s feta & walnut rainbow salad Curried ..read more

The Reason Why It’s So Hard To Lose Those Last Few Kilos Every week in clinic I see numerous clients struggling to lose those last few kilos. But did you know to lose weight and keep it off for good you actually need to get healthy? When it comes to weight loss there are numerous things to consider. It’s most definitely not all about calories in vs. calories out and spending hours each day exercising. You need to consider your thyroid health, for example, are you getting the right nutrients in your diet to support thyroid health, because your thyroid is what controls your metabolism. You ne ..read more

Why Your Thyroid Health Matters If You’re TTC, Are Pregnant, Or Have Had A Miscarriage The health of your thyroid is extremely important to consider to reduce miscarriage, have a healthy pregnancy or when TTC (trying to conceive). During pregnancy your thyroid gland ramps up production of thyroid hormones by 50% to provide enough support for you and baby. Your baby is reliant on your thyroid hormone until 16-20 weeks gestation. Low thyroid hormones, or an under active thyroid have been associated with miscarriages, low birth weight, anemia, preeclampsia, preterm delivery, congenital circula ..read more

Carrying on from my last blog post (could toxins be affecting your weight loss) you are now aware whether at home or at work, the environment contains a plethora of environmental toxins, many of which can affect weight loss. So, the question is ‘what can you do about it? First Things First: Reduce Your Exposure to Environmental Toxins Choosing organic foods makes a difference, as non-organic produce is laden with herbicides and pesticides that are known endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC’s). If eating completely  organic isn’t an option for you, take a look at the dirty dozen and ..read more

There is a lot to consider when it comes to weight loss such as diet, exercise, alcohol, over-eating, hormones, thyroid, stress/adrenals, gut bacteria to name a few. But, have you ever considered that your toxic load could be affecting your weight loss goals? Many toxins in the environment, from make-up, skin-care products, cleaning products are being increasingly understood to affect overall health and contribute to weight gain. Minimizing exposure to toxins is a worthwhile strategy for supporting your health and your weight loss goals. Obesogens: Toxins that can increase weight The term ‘ob ..read more

A nourishing breakfast option for anyone wanting to change up their breakfast meal. This matcha chia pudding is high in superfoods that will nourish your skin from the inside out. It’s high in healthy fats which are well known for their skin loving abilities from the avocado and chia seeds. Healthy fats are also important for cell development and growth, hormone production, mood regulation, reduced inflammation and proper brain function. It also contain matcha powder which is high in antioxidants that promotes smoother and more supple skin due to its ability to rejuvenate skin cells and suppor ..read more

This lentil and bacon soup is super easy to make and delicious. It’s a great light dinner option that is very warming and nourishing. You can make this ahead of time or keep it in the freezer in containers to enjoy at a later date. Ingredients - serves 4 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 200g bacon, finely chopped 3 cup carrots, finely diced 3 cups celery, finely diced 1 can of tomatoes 1 can of lentils, drained and rinsed 2 cups spinach 8 cups vegetable stock 2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp dried parsley 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp paprika Sea salt and peppe ..read more

I shared a photo of these muffins on my Instagram story last week after I made them and I received so many messages asking for the recipe, so here you guys go! These paleo banana muffins have a delicious peanut butter surprise in them. Ingredients: 3 large ripe bananas, mashed 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey 1/3 cup coconut oil 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 & 3/4 cups coconut flour 8 tbsp peanut butter Method: Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Add the first 4 wet ingredients into a bowl and mix together until combined. Add the next 4 dr ..read more

The ultimate vegan comfort food. It’s also a great dish to impress meat lovers with. My hubby can vouch for that, he’s not much of a lentil lover but gave this dish a 9/10! I often encourage people to include more plant foods into their diets and enjoy at least one meat free day each week. Plant based foods are easy on the digestive system and are very alkalizing. This loaded sweet potato is perfect for a quick and easy weekend night meal, it’s high in protein, fibre and is very filling and satisfying. Ingredients - Serves 2 1x 420g can of lentils, drained and rinsed 250g cherry tomatoes ..read more