How to stop a binge eating cycle in its tracks
When it comes to diet and training we need to remove the pressure to always be good and do the right thing. Be ok with a little imperfection – no one is perfect. No one has the best training session every single day. No one eats perfectly all the time. Forgive yourself for your less […]
When moderation becomes an excuse for continuing bad habits
Yesterday I received an email from a client in which was talking about being unable to have “moderation” with something that she just can’t seem to get a handle on. She wrote “ If I could do it with moderation I’d be doing it all the time, but I just can’t find the “off” switch for […]
Meal & snack ideas to help prevent cravings, binging and overeating
Here are some of my favorite healthy convenience meals and snacks that take very little time to prepare. These can be eaten on-the-go are easy to bring with you to work for in between snacks. Although of course I would prefer you to sit down and eat slowly and mindfully, sometimes this isn’t an option, […]
Delicious zucchini and carrot fritters
This is a healthy, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan friendly recipe for zucchini and carrot fritters. I have included both the normal method and my thermomix cooking method for those who have a thermomix as it’s really easy to do it in there as well. These fritters are amazing served with poached eggs and siracha sauce/fresh […]
Nutrition tips and ideas for tradesmen
Tradesmen have incredibly active days! I know a lot of tradies who come to the gym where I coach, & I hear a lot about their typical work days & the challenges they face especially when it comes to getting in the right nutrition. Tradesman work long hours, generally start very early in the morning, […]
How to get rid of stubborn fat, part 2: The practical stuff
In part 1 of this little series we discussed a bit about the science of stubborn fat & the different types of fat. I also went over why stubborn fat is so stubborn. You can have another read of that here, and if you haven’t read it yet I’d recommend reading that part first before […]
Beef rendang
I made this recipe last week. I used this recipe as a base and I changed it around a little bit. It turned out so delicious I just had to share it. I served it with coconut rice and pickled cucumbers. This went together perfectly. This dish is great for meal prep as the flavours […]
Hydration tips for endurance athletes & longer workouts/races/runs
I have a couple nutrition clients who are endurance athletes/triathletes/runners etc and we have worked together to get their nutrition and hydration on point. So I thought I would put together a post with some of my experiences with them and share some simple tips on hydrating for longer runs/workouts. -Be sure to have a […]
Date caramel truffles
Here is the recipe for my delicious date caramel peanut-butter truffles. They are made with all natural ingredients and taste pretty damn amazing. It might get a little bit messy making them, but they are well worth the mess. Make sure you hide these if you want to keep them around for awhile, otherwise they will […]
Healthy chocolate brownies
These brownies are pretty awesome. They are high in protein & made with sweet potato. Even though it’s probably hard to believe (and you may very well be rolling your eyes right now) they actually taste like the real deal and are insanely delicious. So don’t knock it till you try it! This is one […]
What should you eat after you train?
You often hear about the importance of post workout nutrition and that “anabolic window” where all your gains happen. But how important is a post workout meal? And what should it ideally consist of? First things first: a bit of science When you do a training session, you start a process where your muscle proteins are […]
Practical diet tips for shift workers
I have had quite a few nutrition clients who do night shifts and/or 12 hour shifts, i.e. flight attendants, cops, emergency workers, nurses etc. and these type of people present their unique set of challenges when it comes to eating healthy and reaching their diet goals. It’s been very interesting and challenging for me to […]