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My thoughts on weight loss drug Wegovy (Ozempic’s sister)
New generation weight loss medications… Wegovy is a weight loss drug that is taking the world by storm! It arrived in little old New Zealand a few months ago. It’s a similar type of drug to Ozempic*, with many of my clients fascinated, after reading about in the media or seeing slimmed down celebrities using […]
Beyond Protein: More Nutrition Tools for Navigating Perimenopause
Welcome back to Nutrition and Perimenopause! In Part 1 of the Nutrition and Perimenopause story, we covered three key nutrients (protein, phytoestrogens, and omega-3 fats) that can help support your body through the ups and downs of perimenopause. You can find that blog article here. But there’s more to the picture. As hormones continue to shift, […]
Delicious Almond Croissant Banana Bread
I’m a big fan of Almond Croissants, and also a big fan of Banana Bread so this fusion recipe of Almond Croissant Banana Bread ticks lots of boxes for me! It’s got that delish almond-y taste, and the soft fluffiness of banana bread. Nutritionally, it’s a good source of fibre and also protein, plus some […]
Coffee lovers rejoice…(kind of)!
Health superstar or liver-loading villain? What’s the deal with coffee? Some people say it’s a health superstar, while others say it’s a liver-loading villain. Who do we believe and should we drink it or not? Firstly, coffee contains both soluble fibre and plenty of polyphenolic compounds, both are super beneficial for our health. I’m a […]
Super Easy Greens Bowl
. Sick and tired of the same old lunch? Want some flavour but can’t be faffed spending ages cooking? Well, this Super Easy Greens Bowl ticks all the boxes. And best of all, you can use whatever you have lurking in your fridge…feel free to substitute any of the ingredients below for options you prefer […]
Sunshine Smoothie Bowl
For a relaxed and fresh start to the day (especially great for a leisurely weekend brunch), enjoy our Sunshine Smoothie Bowl. Packed with colourful fruits, healthy fats, protein to satisfy, and being oh so pretty, it’s a lovely way to kickstart your day. It’s basically a thick smoothie (so thick that you can eat it […]
Simple tips to protect your Mental Wellbeing
You may be experiencing anxiety, anger, fear, contentment or any other emotion as we navigate through this Covid-19 storm (and lockdown in New Zealand and parts of Australia). These are all normal reactions to an abnormal situation. And despite us all travelling through the same Covid storm, we’re on different vessels…some are on luxury liners […]