I’m a massive advocate of protein being included with every meal, and a well-balanced protein smoothie is a great way to “break fast” for the first meal of the day. Protein plays a large role in keeping our blood sugar balanced and decreasing inflammation. Getting enough protein evenly dispersed throughout the day is an important foundation of good health and …
Greek Salad + Salmon
Greek Salad is synonymous with spoonfuls of sun-kissed tomatoes, cucumbers, and riots of red onion and capsicum colour, all brimming with vitamins, phytochemicals and flavour to boot. The salmon? Ah, it’s a magic piece of the puzzle 🧩 It’s rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which, along with helping us absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, also help …
Maca The Mighty: How it Benefits Women’s Health
Mother Earth always has something beautiful in store for us. When it comes to food to eat, going back to basics encourages us to appreciate nature’s benefits. Certainly one such item is an exotic food that’s now available to stock in our kitchen pantries. We’re talking about the Maca powder, an ancient superfood. The Maca root has been cultivated by …
Love Your Guts Salad with Spinach, Pecans & Asparagus
You all know I love a good salad, and that I’m obsessed (in a good nerdy nutritionist way!) with keeping our microbiota in balance. This salad ticks ALL the boxes! Oh my gutness, this salad delivers with nutritional clout and loads of flavour. SPA salad is the nickname I’ve fondly given this recipe. Not just for the obvious acronym, but …
8 Ways to Balance Your Hormones
Switched-on Women follow a few healthy guidelines to successfully balance their hormones. Have a read to see how many of these you might like to start including in your own daily routine. Hormone Imbalances From puberty, to periods, to menopause – hormones can pose a challenge for many women throughout their lives. You may be all too familiar with symptoms …