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Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Between work, school pick ups, sports and just generally managing a household, the afternoons can get busy so I often rely on my trusty slow cooker to take care of dinner. Being able to pop something on in ...

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Cooked and Cooled Coconut Rice
Cooked and Cooled Coconut Rice

Resistant starches like cooked and cooled rice have been found to be beneficial for insulin sensitivity, sleep quality, increase energy levels and mental clarity. Because humans cannot digest resistant star...

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The Ins and Outs of Resistant Starches
The Ins and Outs of Resistant Starches

You might be thinking that resistant starches have no place in a ketogenic diet, but don’t let the word ‘starch’ fool you! Resistant starches offer so many health benefits, like improved digestive health, re...

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Layered Chocolate Banana Coconut Cheesecake
Layered Chocolate Banana Coconut Cheesecake

I am a huge advocate for the ‘food is medicine’ philosophy! Recipes like this not only taste amazing, they tick quite a few boxes when it comes to supporting your microbiome, the production of neurotransmit...

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Banana Coconut Yoghurt with Chia Berry Jam
Banana Coconut Yoghurt With Chia Berry Jam

Need a smile on your dial? Grab a 'nana' 🍌 Bananas are known to have mood enhancing as well as sleep-inducing effects and, I don’t know about you, but a good sleep makes me happy! And the added bonus of t...

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Mental Health: The Critical Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle
Mental Health: The Critical Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle

My brother used to live in Melbourne. He was there for many years, including during 2020 when it was besieged by lockdowns and boundaries, masks and 1.5 metre distancing (which still continues to this day i...

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Jaffa Smoothie
Jaffa Smoothie

This smoothie is so easy to throw together and is perfect for breakfast or just as an afternoon treat for the kids after school! Not only is it delicious, it is full of healthy fats, probiotics and fibre so ...

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Genetics vs Epigenetics
Genetics vs Epigenetics

We always hear the phrase "It's in my genes!" While this is true to a point, it's really important to note that it is very possible to alter the way in which our genes express themselves through diet and lif...

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Broccoli, Thyme and Leek Soup
Broccoli, Thyme and Leek Soup

This soup is not only delicious, it has beneficial fats to help stabilise those blood sugars and the anti-viral, antibacterial and antifungal ingredients garlic and fresh thyme. Perfect for winter! The star ...

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How to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve and When to Do It
How to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve and When to Do It

If you follow my social media you’ll notice I talk a lot about the vagus nerve and why it is so important. The vagus nerve controls so much in your body that I’m really passionate about ensuring it has what...

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Bacon and Egg Muffins With Herbs and Hidden Veggies
Bacon and Egg Muffins With Herbs and Hidden Veggies

These little muffins have are delicious straight out of the oven lathered with butter or great in your lunchbox served with cashew cheese. And the best part...they have hidden veggies so fussy little eater...

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Vitamin D and Sunlight
Vitamin D and Sunlight

For many years we have been warned about the dangers of the sun and the risk of skin cancer due to overexposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Given we know that the sun is an abundant source of vitamin D and th...

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