Ingredients 1/2 cup walnuts (50 grams) (for Vitamin E, folate, Omega-3s) 1/2 cup cashews (50 grams) (for Vitamins E, K, B6, magnesium, iron and selenium) 1 tbsp pepitas (for iron, zinc, fibre and good fats) 1 cup almond meal (80 grams) (protei
Ingredients 1/2 cup walnuts (50 grams) (for Vitamin E, folate, Omega-3s) 1/2 cup cashews (50 grams) (for Vitamins E, K, B6, magnesium, iron and selenium) 1 tbsp pepitas (for iron, zinc, fibre and good fats) 1 cup almond meal (80 grams) (protei
This list is made up of my Top 100 favourite Positive Affirmations. I use all of these in my days as an Exercise Physiologist, Nutrition Consultant, Pilates and Meditation Teacher. Also in times where I practice EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) on m
These vegetarian Quinoa Patties are perfect for your lunch box and delicious both hot and cold. Why is it so healthy? Quinoa is a superfood I just love. It has a very impressive nutrient profile and is very versatile and easy to cook with. The
After tapping the snooze button on my alarm, I rolled back under the covers. I snuggled deep into the mess of pillows and bunched up sheets to enjoy those precious extra minutes of sleep. When the alarm beeped again I slowly emerged from my blanket c
Just because you are on a health journey, does not mean you have to miss out on treats this Valentines Day! This delicious and healthy rocky road will give you a guilt-free chocolate hit without the worrying about your waistline. You can make these h
So what the hell is propylene glycol, formaldehyde, parabens, dioxane, ethylene oxide and acetaldehyde?! They are chemicals you won’t find in my bathroom cupboard, but are they in yours? It is now time to treat your skin, body and home the same
Want a soup that is good for the soul? Broccoli soup nourishes the body, especially when it’s jam-packed with metabolism-boosting, detoxifying nutrients like this creamy vegan broccoli soup is. The calcium and vitamin C in broccoli helps you bu
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I love this time of year! The start of a new year brings a great opportunity for reflection, goal setting and inspiration moving forward. A lot of people ask me to help them with goal setting, so I am writing this post to share how I do my goal setti
With the Holiday Season in full swing now, it is inevitable we are going to be surrounded by tons of food, and not all of this may be healthy. So if you have already overindulged, I have put together an awesome detox smoothie recipe to you de-bloat a
These delicious, healthy zucchini fritters are low in fat and carbs, a great source of protein and fibre which fills you up while keeping blood sugars steady. So they are the perfect food if you’re watching your weight. When I’m pushed for time a
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Get ready for amazing toned arms, shoulders and abs with this Free Celebrity Trainer Workout™. If you are new to Celebrity Trainer Workouts™, here is the lowdown – they are perfectly balanced and defined by the 3 S’s – Stretching, Str
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This Skinny Detox Alkaline Smoothie recipe is so delicious and nutritious, you are going to want it for breakfast EVERY morning! Summer is here in Australia and it’s so easy to source some amazing summer fruits and produce. I am loving being ho
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Are you trying to lose weight by doing a bootcamp style /crossfit / ‘kick your butt until you want to puke’ workout regime and getting nowhere? Are you already stressed? Do you have work, social, money, family life issues you are trying t
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Ever wondered what it is like to be part of the exciting, fast-paced, crazy, superficial, luxurious and extravagant world that the A-Listers live in? As a Celebrity Fitness Trainer and Nutritionist, I get full access to this whole other world. You ma
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Nobody likes to feel bloated! Unfortunately, most women are familiar with the unpleasant feeling of having a distended belly. It often seems to strike at inopportune times, like when you need to get dressed for a dinner or when you’re about to
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