Marinated Potato Salad
I know the phrase “lifehack” is overused but I recently started marinating potatoes and I feel like a genius. There’s nothing more disappointing than biting into a nice looking piece of potato only to find the inside tastes bland. So what I do is marinade them after cooking & while they are still hot they […]
SHOULD YOU “DETOX” AFTER THE HOLIDAYS?
Maybe you had too much alcohol or a few too many decadent treats over the holiday season and you think a detox, some herbal supplements or a juice cleanse will fix it all or make you healthier. . Hold up. Naaaaat so fast. Here’s the thing: If you want optimal liver health, you don’t need […]
Raw cacao nut bars
Here is a recipe for you to try. Test out these awesome slices for a treat. They are quite dense, so if you are trying to lose fat, make sure you take into account the macros (see below). But they are a great source of good fats, and a good low carb option as well. […]
14 Tips For CrossFit Newbies
Every year after the CrossFit games, I notice an influx in people wanting to try CrossFit. This is great & hopefully this post will be a help to some of you who are just starting out your CrossFit journey. Love it or hate, it’s here to stay & if you want to try it, here are […]
My top 8 tips for eating in restaurants without blowing your calories
If you have a body composition goal & you have to eat out at restaurants every now and then, all is not lost. You can still make very good choices without blowing your entire diet, while still enjoying yourself, if you just focus on a few key points. In this post I’ll discuss ways that […]
What is all the fuss about the ‘macros diet’?
I personally believe that everyone should learn about macros, what they are, and how to track them. This does NOT mean you have to track forever. But through the process of learning about macros and how to track, you are going to learn a great deal about the foods you are currently eating and how […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]