Episode #15: The 3 Control Levers of Dieting Part 2 – Time Restriction

This episode follows on from episode 14 and explores time restriction as a method of dietary control. The 3 control levers framework was put forward by Dr Peter Attia and is based on the 3 major issues with the modern Western diet... We eat too muchWe eat too oftenWe eat whatever we want (most of … Continue reading Episode #15: The 3 Control Levers of Dieting Part 2 – Time Restriction

Episode #14: The 3 Control Levers Of Dieting Part 1 – Dietary & Caloric Restriction

This episode introduces the 3 ways that you can control your diet - dietary restriction, caloric restriction and time restriction. This episode details the first two "levers" you can pull to control your weight and generally improve your health, dietary and caloric restriction. This framework was put forward by Dr Peter Attia MD in an … Continue reading Episode #14: The 3 Control Levers Of Dieting Part 1 – Dietary & Caloric Restriction

Episode #10: Sustainable Eating & Plant-Based Diets

When it comes to sustainable eating, it seems to make sense that the obvious choice is a plant-based diet. But what does this actually mean, is the approach natural and is eating a plant-based diet ideal for women - or the planet - in the long run? The one diet hack that my clients always … Continue reading Episode #10: Sustainable Eating & Plant-Based Diets

Episode #9: Meal Prep Dos & Don’ts

Meal Prep for me is not about equal amounts of chicken and broccoli in neat plastic containers. Instead it's about appreciating good ingredients, preventing waste and enjoying the experience of eating real food. --- The one diet hack that my clients always ask for help with? Snacks! If you struggle with choosing health snacks, you'll … Continue reading Episode #9: Meal Prep Dos & Don’ts

Plant Based aka Processed? …

Ok that's a bit of a leap, and I've clearly used it to grab your attention... but keep reading and you'll realise how challenging it might be to actually stick to real food on this new diet craze.  I started out writing... "I'm not going to spend my usual few hours creating a big article … Continue reading Plant Based aka Processed? …

Tips To Make Cooking Real Food Fun

Believe it or not, I don't always love cooking. I can get into a rut just like everyone else. That's why I've put together my best "fun" cooking tips for you! Cooking Tip #1 Browse new recipes. I do this all. of. the. time. I look out for the new free magazines from the supermarkets, … Continue reading Tips To Make Cooking Real Food Fun

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Inflammation is like a pimple our pathology lecturer told us back in vet school (and clearly I never forgot it)! It's hot, red, painful, swollen and useless! (Or at least poorly functioning)... While useless isn't the most correct word it does hammer home a point. Inflammation renders the affected tissue somewhat useless until the mess … Continue reading Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Food Intolerances: Part 1

Do you have symptoms that just don’t seem to go away?  I'm not only talking about just digestive symptoms but also random aches, pains, rashes...? One of the hardest things to know is whether these kinds of 'annoying but not life-threatening' problems are due to food intolerance. That's because symptoms of food intolerance don't just … Continue reading Food Intolerances: Part 1

Hormone Series: Menstruation

Why does having a regular period matter? Well you might think that unless you're looking to fall pregnant it doesn't. However a lot happens in that monthly cycle that influences our health. For example, did you know that period health affects the health of our hair and even our bone density? There are 3 things … Continue reading Hormone Series: Menstruation

Hormone Series: Insulin

Insulin is the hormone that keeps your blood sugar from going too high. When you think about blood sugar you may think blood tests, doctor's visits, pregnancy or perhaps that blood sugar is not really a problem for you. However there are 1 million Australians currently battling type 2 diabetes and perhaps even scarier, a … Continue reading Hormone Series: Insulin