Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is not just one diet but a collection of traditional eating habits of the people who live in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Research has shown [...]
I loved presenting Nutrition Seminar for CrossFit Ballina last night!
Thanks CrossFit Ballina for having me present last night! An Overview of my Nutrition Seminar: We are what we eat: why healthy eating matters. Regardless of which 'diet' you choose, [...]
Nutrition Tip: Eat more vegetables: live longer, lose weight, feel better!
I see clients with many different health issues; high cholesterol, diabetes, weight management, hypertension, diverticulitis, constipation, and many more. Although I tailor my nutrition advice for each individual, possibly my [...]
The ‘Non-Diet Approach’ to Weight Management & Health
Do you continue to weight cycle and struggle to lose weight long term? Have you ‘tried all diets’ before? Could you benefit from a new approach to weight management/health? The ‘Non-Diet’ approach [...]
NUTRITION TIP: How to beat those afternoon sugar cravings
Do you suffer from afternoon sugar cravings? Do you manage to eat healthy all day until around 4pm and then the cravings start? You are not alone! Clients often tell [...]
IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet
Are you suffering from IBS? Are you considering the Low FODMAP diet OR have you recently tried to follow a Low FODMAP diet yourself? Body Balance Nutrition’s Accredited Practising Dietitians [...]
Christmas Healthy Eating Tips
With Christmas just around the corner, it's a time for celebration with family and friends, often associated with indulgence in high energy food and drinks! However, while it is still [...]
Sesame Nut Slice
Inspire from this blog: http://www.nood.net.au/recipes/chewy-sesame-seed-nut-slice/ I made a few changes to the original recipe basically due to what I had in the cupboard. But the result was delicious and such [...]
NUTRITION TIP: add Ginger to your cooking this Winter
Ginger is a staple ingredient in Asian and Indian cuisine, however, did you know that ginger has also been utilised in medicinal remedies, such as, relieving digestive issues, pain and [...]
Pecans, a nut for good health!
What is a Nut? According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines a nut is the seed, encased within a simple dry fruit (drupe) that is stoney or woody. Some examples of [...]