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Nutrient claims are bound by standards set out by the Australian Government. This means that consumers are somewhat protected when it comes to any false, deceptive or misleading products. We are lucky in Australia to have strict legislation around food labelling, as this is not always mirrored across the globe. What does ‘Organic’ mean? Anything […]
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Avocado is a significant dietary staple of mine. Whether it be on toast, in a smoothie, in a salad, as part of a Mexican feast…I just love it! So I thought I would share my top three avocado dips. I love to have the salsa alongside grilled chicken or fish. I love the guacamole with […]
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Protein is the key to growth and development, needless to say it plays a HUGE role in our body. Protein is both a rebuild component and an energy source and it also provides us with the necessary ingredients required to make important hormones, enzymes, tissues and antibodies as well as maintain good acid-alkali balance within […]
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Whats the difference between Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9? Great question! Firstly, who knew there were so many Omega’s. We usually only hear about Omega 3 but today I will break down all three for you. In a nutshell, it all comes down to the composition of each Omega, but lets explore a little […]
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This salad arose last weekend when I was going to a Big Bash game and wanted something light to take with me for dinner. I had a look on my pantry shelf and found some smoked tuna and decided to build a salad around that. It was the perfect accompaniment to a balmy Perth evening […]
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You may or may not have noticed the ever growing collagen related product market surrounding us? You may have heard of the word, but don’t really know what it means? You may be looking into a collagen supplement, but are not too sure where to begin? This post has got you covered. Collagen is a […]
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Salmon is an oily fish full of wondrous health benefits. It’s best known attribute is likely it’s high levels of omega 3 fatty acids, which are converted into DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) in the body, after consumption. In fact, salmon is amongst the fish with the highest source of omega 3 fatty […]
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Intuitive eating. It is all about listening to your body. Healthy living is not one size fits all. There is no one way of eating that we can all do to get the same results. It just doesn’t work in that way. In fact, the secret is really being able to tune in to your […]
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Normally salads are my favourite thing to create in the kitchen, but the winter months have seen me gravitating to veggies more than lighter bowls. But now that Spring is around the corner, I am in a bit of a transition phase. This bowl is the perfect combo of crisp leaves with roasted wintery cruciferous […]
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Stress. Cortisol, as it is more scientifically known, is released when we are feeling anxious or under pressure. It is the ultimate marker of the body’s reaction to a challenge and has both biological and physiological symptoms. A little on the physiology of stress… There are two main stress response systems in the body: the […]