0 A well-rounded Flexitarian Diet can be super healthy and nutritious. However, when making any dietary change, it’s important to be aware of how it will impact your day-to-day nutritional intake. Although on a Flexitarian diet you are still consuming animal products, here are 6 nutrients you should pay particular attention to when transitioning to a Flexitarian Diet.   Protein You might be concerned about getting enough protein on a Flexitarian or Vegetarian Diet. While this is a valid concern, the truth is that you can easily meet your protein requirements as long as you do a little ..read more

2 Have you ever said to yourself after a week of making poor food choices “I’ll start eating healthy on Monday”… We can all have the best intentions but with busy schedules, life can often get in the way of our healthy eating goals. If you’re like us, coming home after a long day, the last thing we want to do is think about what on earth to have for dinner. In these moments, ordering takeaway can be extremely tempting. Don’t get us wrong, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying takeaway every now and then but if this happens on the reg then it can start to interfere with health goals. When it ..read more

0 Amidst the current global health pandemic, life as we know it has changed. Our routines have changed, perhaps some for the better. But for many of us, weight gain has been almost inevitable. As restrictions start to ease and life outside of lockdown is becoming more of a reality, you might be wondering what’s the best way to lose those extra kgs you have acquired over the last couple of months. Google “weight loss” and your screen will be flooded with diets (keto, paleo, alkaline etc), weight loss programs and fat blasting supplements. Sure, you can jump on the bandwagon of these ‘magica ..read more

2   As we enter the cooler months here in Australia, you might be wondering – how can I keep myself healthy?  It’s around this time of year when online searches for ‘ways to bolster the immune system’ surge.  Despite what you may have been told by a friend or Googled in your own research, unfortunately there are no miracle cures guaranteed to boost immunity.  The immune system is not like a bicep muscle that you can make stronger by exercising. The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs and tissues that work in tandem to protect the body from infection. The ..read more

0 Plant based diets are becoming increasingly popular. The reasons for this are varied – the main ones being health and environmental benefits. People typically think of a vegetarian diet as being synonymous with veganism, probably thanks to the millions of #vegetarian vegan posts on Instagram. But the truth is, vegetarian diets take many forms, varying in which foods they include and exclude. While there are certainly health benefits associated with eating more plants, the more restrictive a diet is, the harder it can be to get enough of the nutrients you need through diet alone. Vitamin ..read more

0 According to current UN figures, one third of food produced for human consumption gets wasted every year. In Australia, that equates to more than 5 billion tonnes of food ending up in landfill each year (enough to fill 9,000 Olympic sized swimming pools!!).  Eating a Flexitarian Diet (i.e. more plants and less meat) certainly has a positive impact on the environment, however, it’s not a solution to food waste. It’s important that we all play a role in reducing food wastage. Check out these top tips to reduce your food waste:   1. Plan your meals It might seem like a no brainer ..read more