Health Benefits

Plant-based foods for fertility

Knowing what to eat while planning for a baby can seem like an overwhelming task. Women in western cultures would benefit from getting back in touc...

The Ketogenic Diet - Benefits & Pitfalls

The principles of the ketogenic diet are very appealing to me as a holistic Nutritionist. This diet was originally developed 100 years ago to treat...

Bowl of macadamia nuts on a wooden backdrop

Macadamias: Australia’s heart-healthy nut

When you think of famous Australian exports, what springs to mind? People like Chris Hemsworth or Kylie Minogue? Inventions like the Hills Hoist an...

My Top 5 Pantry Staples

What’s in a nutritionist’s kitchen cupboard? These 5 things are the non-negotiables in my pantry. Like many people, I grew up knowing only the lik...

Dietician holding mood boosting nuts and medication

Mood-boosting Nuts & Seeds

When addressing mood disorders, it’s important to take a holistic approach. One aspect of health that you can truly take charge of right away if yo...

Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds. What are they? What are the health benefits? Should I be hiding them from my mum? In my view, hemp seeds are an often misunderstood sup...

Bowl of dried cranberries on a grey tea towel

Health Benefits of Cranberries

Our favourite 90’s Irish rock band helped make these little berries cool, in my book. Never has a berry had such legitimate street-cred, especially...

Sources of omega-3 including linseeds, salmon, avocado and nuts

What is omega 3? + Top 3 omega-3 nuts and seeds

It can be difficult to get your head around terms like omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid or essential fats when very often these terms are used interc...

5 Favourite Toddler Snacks

“It’s a fun age” I facetiously say to other mums when describing what it’s like having a toddler. Usually these mums either have the same age or ol...

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Pecans

Delicious? Yes. Versatile? Of course. Keto-friendly? Why, yes they are! Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are part of the hickory tree family and are n...

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are the kernel of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus L.). Sunflower seeds have enjoyed a surge in popularity during recent year...

Cocoa Butter

I wonder if I were a chocolatière, would I meet a day where I’d get sick of chocolate? It seems like an unfathomable thought. I don’t know many sit...