At this time of year with the sun shining, holidays being booked and the shedding of those warmer winter layers, many of us feel our skin lacking in hydration, dry, spotty, oily and not being able to achieve a natural glow. I’m personally not a fan of slathering my face with lotions and potions and […]
Plant Based Eating
How to be a healthy vegetarian or vegan… my top 5 tips
Being a vegetarian or vegan can have many health benefits, not to mention the potential benefits to the planet and animal welfare. Unfortunately I see a lot of unhealthy vegetarians and vegans in my private practice, which is why I designed my course, How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian or Vegan, which is now available […]
Seven super yummy sources of vegetarian and vegan protein
We all need to eat protein… it’s the building block of life! So, if you’re veggie or vegan, you need to make sure your diet is packed with a variety of plant protein, to ensure you’re getting enough amino acids in your diet. You won’t be getting enough protein in your diet if you simply […]
Are you getting enough Omega-3 in your diet?
In a recent video on my Facebook Page, I talked about good fats. Yes fats are really good for you… and you need them to keep your brain healthy, for energy and to keep every cell in your body healthy. Super important! But it’s the right kind of fats which are important…
Clean Eating… Foodie Fad or Fresh Thinking?
There’s been a fair bit of backlash against the “clean eating” movement recently… With prime time documentaries, media headlines and prominent bloggers all speaking out against the so called ‘clean eaters.’ I thought it was important to give some much needed balance to the topic.
How to get enough protein on a vegetarian or vegan diet
Being a vegetarian or vegan can be really good for your health, but if you choose to exclude meat, fish, eggs and dairy from your diet, then you’ll need to make sure you’re replacing the nutrients in those foods. It’s not enough just to grate a bit of cheese over your food or add a […]