Hormones & Your Gut
Yes, there is a clear link, find out how to improve your hormones through your gut!
What to do if you think you have Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease affects 1-2% of the population & it’s thought up to 80% of people are living with coeliac disease and don’t know it.
Let’s deep dive into what is coeliac disease, who’s at risk, symptoms, what to do if you suspect you have it, dietary management & what happens if you don’t follow dietary recommendations.
Eat Yourself Happy!
Can you eat yourself happy? Researchers from the Food & Mood Centre in Melbourne wanted to find out, if I improve my diet, will it improve my mood? Here’s what they found…
Foods to Avoid when Trying to Conceive
You want to be at your nourishing best self when trying to conceive (TTC for my fertility friends). You want to make the best quality eggs to increase your chance of conceiving & a safe environment for your bubba for the next 9 months. What you eat now will also influence your baby’s future health.
13 NUTRITION TIPS TO AVOID MORNING SICKNESS
Pregnancy is exciting, the nausea & vomiting (morning sickness), not so much. But you're not alone, ~80% of pregnant women experience nausea & 50% will go on to be sick. It tends to kick in at ~4-7 weeks & is gone by ~20 weeks (most 12 weeks) in all but 10% of these women (1). Let's face it you have some pretty fun things to plan (baby shower, cute baby outfits, nursery) & it's getting in the way! So let's say bye to morning (all day) sickness!
CAN YOU DRINK ALCOHOL WHILE TRYING TO FALL PREGNANT?
You have something planned…on one hand you really want to have a glass of vino, but on the other hand you really want to fall pregnant (& don’t want anyone to know you’re trying!) So can you drink & if so how much is safe?
WHO TREATS POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)?
It can be pretty overwhelming, you've read a few things and pretty sure you have PCOS or maybe you've just been diagnosed and don't know where to start... Sound familiar? Let's start here⬇️
SHOULD YOU GO GLUTEN FREE FOR PCOS?
There is NO research to support recommendations for a gluten free diet for women with PCOS. That doesn’t mean it’s not effective, so let’s take a closer look at what’s going on.
WHY MORE FIBRE IS HEALTHY
Have you spent a fortune on gut powders and supplements? Maybe bought a 'gut-healthy diet plan'? What if I told you to improve the health of your gut all you really need to do is focus on including one key nutrient into your diet...fibre! Yep, it's that simple (and sooo much cheaper!). Let's deep dive into why more fibre is healthy!
IS SOY GOOD OR BAD FOR YOU?
Does soy cause cancer? Does soy cause infertility? Is it bad for you? Should I avoid soy if I have Endo/PCOS/Hypothyroidism? People are divided on this one! And let me tell you when I started going through the research behind soy and women's health-particularly for health conditions such as Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), research is limited.
PREGNANCY & WEIGHT GAIN: WHAT IS CONSIDERED HEALTHY?
Expecting mothers are bombarded and overwhelmed with people's opinions on what they should & shouldn't do/eat/drink etc. Remember what works for one woman, may be different to what works for you, EVERY PREGNANCY IS DIFFERENT. So focus on you & what your health professional tells you. Your body will change, let's take a closer look at what are healthy changes.
6 LOW FODMAP MISTAKES (and how to avoid them)
You start off great, notice your symptoms are starting to go away and boom they come back. Why? Here are the biggest mistakes people make when following the low FODMAP diet.
ALL YOUR IBS QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, which affects 1 in 7 (15%) people, with most feeling awkward and negatively impacts their personal, professional and social lives (1). I’ve compiled a list over time from clients about IBS, so let's chat about it and answer your burning IBS questions!
TOP 5 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY GUT
Diet has THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE on your gut, want to know a dietitians secrets to a healthy gut?…