What you eat seriously changes how you feel, and not just by how delicious (or dreadful) it tastes. It all comes down to your gut. Yep, it’s a pretty powerful part of your body, and the key to your mental health. Enter the gut-brain axis, a two-way conversation between your gut and brain mediated by the trillions of gut microbes and the by-products they produce.
Read MoreOur Prebiotic Muesli Bars will have you smiling, and not just because they taste delicious. We filled these with a jaw-dropping nine different plant foods and cherry-picked those which are also prebiotics. These all feed your healthy gut microbes that boost mood and reduce anxiety, stress and depression. We’re smiling just reading that.
Read MoreManaging insulin resistance isn't just about diets, numbers and cutting carbohydrates like you may hear in the media. It’s much more nuanced. And any quest to manage this condition shouldn’t feel unsustainable or leave you with a poor relationship with food. So, here are our six top nutrition and lifestyle tips that are a wonderful starting point to avoiding just that.
Read MoreReady to fall in love with salad? Our Creamy Chicken Slaw marries hearty chicken with crisp slaw, a creamy tangy dressing, toasty pumpkin seeds and crusty sourdough. But most special? The extra boost of zinc from pumpkin seeds, a wonder nutrient for your immune system, healthy skin and fertility. Now that’s a salad we can make friends with.
Read MoreThe numbers don’t lie: those with ADHD have a three to six times higher risk of developing an eating disorder. Alongside ADHD comes unique factors that take a hit on your relationship with food. Think impulsivity, too little dopamine, overwhelm from the idea of preparing food, difficulty recognising hunger and fullness sensations and more. So, here are three steps every ADHDer should take to bring balance and joy back to your plate.
Read MorePancake Sunday just got a marvelous makeover with these nutrient-packed beauties. Wholemeal flour provides a hit of fibre to keep your gut microbes happy, whilst the yoghurt boasts plenty of calcium for strong bones. The bananas add the perfect level of sweetness and simmering down the berries releases their natural sugars for a more-ish syrup. Sounds like a scrumptious way to sidestep a sugar crash to us!
Read MoreCan we all agree on something? Navigating eating with ADHD is no easy feat. So when embarking on a journey to improve your nutrition on top of an already rocky road, it’s easy (and normal) to stumble. Worry not. We're here to shine light on four common nutrition mistakes we see in ADHD so you keep an eye out on what to avoid.
Read MoreCurried Carrot Soup: warming, comforting and your gut health's best friend. Everyone loves a creamy soup and our secret ingredient to nail this texture is cannellini beans. Not only budget-friendly, cannelini beans are bursting with gut-loving prebiotic fibre. Make this one in bulk and freeze individual portions for an easy mid-week meal.
Read MoreA PSA to all of those with ADHD: you’re not alone if you find food, well… hard. Consistently nourishing yourself is a struggle when common symptoms like impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention are at play. Here are five ways ADHD can make eating hard and what you can do with the support of a Dietitian.
Read MoreThe perfect Winter warmer and food for your soul, this Mediterranean Minestrone wonder is a family recipe handed down from our very own Dietitian Sarah. Lentils are packed full of all three types of dietary fibre to keep your bowels regular, feed your healthy gut bugs and regulate blood sugar levels. But really the best part is the velvety pumpkin blended to create a luscious and heartwarming texture. This one is bound to be a crowd pleaser on a cold night.
Read MoreA lot of The Mediterranean Diet’s well-proven health benefits (think heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation) may actually be down to more than just food. Visit traditional Mediterranean communities and you’ll be immersed in a lifestyle. So instead of just following a food list, here we shed light on three non-food foundations to nail on your Mediterranean Diet journey.
Read MoreWhen it comes to giving your heart health some love, one eating pattern stands out: the Mediterranean Diet. Delicious, wholesome and blossoming with solid scientific evidence, this way of eating is a no-brainer if your goal is to reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and your risk of heart disease. We shed light on how this eating pattern actually boosts your health health.
Read MoreDietitians love the Mediterranean Diet for its marvelous health benefits. But, along with its rise in fame, one too many myths have surfaced that can derail you from its glorious health benefits. Let’s separate fact from fiction and debunk the most common Mediterranean Diet myths.
Read MoreThis is your reminder to eat your chocolate, and enjoy it too. Our Choc Brownie Bliss Ball recipe was created to show your heart some love. We have packed it with pecans and cacoa powder for heart healthy antioxidants, polyphenols, unsaturated fats plus that rich cocoa flavour we all love. For an added protein boost, include the optional protein powder. Prepare to experience pure bliss with every bite!
Read MoreNavigating PCOS is by no means an easy feat with an overwhelming amount of conflicting advice online. A common misconception is that eliminating bread will help manage PCOS. As Dietitians we know this simply is not true. Here are four reasons why bread should be embraced instead.
Read MoreLove a good burger (who doesn’t?) but also dabbling into plant-based eating? You have to try this recipe. Our Chickpea Patties are a veggie riff on burgers, with canned chickpeas stepping in for the traditional minced meat. Chickpeas are a wonderful source of prebiotics, which feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut for your best gut health yet. Here’s to making plant-based eating and gut health tasty!
Read MoreWhen researching the best diet for PCOS, it’s hard to dodge advice that would certainly damage your relationship with food and body; PCOS gurus and gimmicks are all over Google, Instagram and TikTok. Instead, let’s explore four ways to navigate your journey of PCOS management that won’t leave you with a poor relationship with food and body.
Read MoreSilky, soft, luscious and comfortingly sweet. These Berry Vanilla Chia Pots are more than just delicious, they are also packed with the goodness of chia seeds. Think omega-3 fats for heart-health and anti-inflammatory properties plus soluble fibre for nourishing your gut and digestion. In less than five minutes hands-on time, prep this recipe for breakfast the night before to allow enough time for a velvety texture to develop overnight.
Read MoreThere is certainly no shortage of information when it comes to food and PCOS. From cutting out gluten and dairy, to banning carbohydrates, intermittent fasting and blanket advice to “just lose weight”, it quickly becomes overwhelming. Instead, focusing on what foods to enjoy more often will leave you feeling more empowered and less restricted. Here are our top four Dietitian-approved PCOS-friendly foods to dig into so you can sidestep an unhappy relationship with food and body.
Read MoreIntroducing our delicious Borek recipe, where tantalising spices and flavours unite with a rustic, flaky texture that will make your taste buds sing. Rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals, spices are linked with anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting properties. Combined with lean beef, this recipe delivers an iron and protein-packed punch to support energy levels, immunity, concentration and muscle growth and repair. Get ready to savour every bite of this charming swirl of nutrient-packed pastry.
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