How Women Can Conquer Gym Anxiety View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ophie Ho ☀️ 木漏れ日 (@ophieho) Gym anxiety does not discriminate. Unfortunately, both avid gym-goers and first-timers can find themselves caught in the grip of gym anxiety at some point in time. After all, every fitness journey is riddled with its own challenges, and gym […]
by Ophie Ho Jun 19
Top 5 Healthy, Calorie- conscious Sauces, Dressings and Dips What to look for in a healthy dressing or dip? When reading the nutrition label on dressings and dips, I look at the total calories, saturated fat and search the ingredient list for healthy fats. I am also mindful of sugar and sodium (salt), but buying pre-made sauces, dressing or dips tends to include both. […]
by Valentina Duong Jun 18
Meal Prep You Don’t Need To Reheat For people who spend a majority of their working life on the road, it’s all too easy to pull over and grab yourself a hot servo pie or a cheeky burger from the nearest fast food joint in favour of a healthy meal. This is often because we simply don’t have the facilities at our […]
by Georgia Marr Jun 16
How To Meal Prep Salads & Keep Them Fresh Salads are the perfect solution for people who are looking to eat healthier and to save money on lunches with a basic salad costing around $8-$10 to make. The only issue is, salads are normally comprised of delicate ingredients that require plenty of care and foresight to ensure it’s just as fresh when we eat […] by Georgia Marr Jun 16
Soba Noodles – The underrated, lower-carb noodle for weight loss Looking for a lower-carb noodle that is delicious hot or cold? Soba noodles fits the role perfectly! They originated from Japan and are made from buckwheat flour and water, with whole-wheat flour sometimes added. They are dark brown, thick noodles that resemble spaghetti. They’ve previously been overshadowed by Shirataki (Konjac) Noodles often called “Miracle noodles” […] by Valentina Duong Jun 12
The HCG Diet: A Dietitian’s Review What is the HCG diet? The HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Diet consists of daily injections or drops of the HCG hormone with a 500 calorie daily diet. It has 3 phases; the first one requires overeating high calorie foods, progressing to an extremely restrictive diet and then slowly reintroducing foods. This diet was popularised in […] by Valentina Duong Jun 09
Shake Up Your Meal Prep With These Healthy Bento Box Recipes There are many different ways for us to organise our weekly meal prep, from cooking bulk meals you can reheat throughout the week, to cold food like salads which are quick, easy and great for eating on the go. But aside from the regular food prep concepts we all know and love, there’s another great […] by Georgia Marr Jun 09
How To Meal Prep Salmon For The Week It’s simple enough to prepare your favourite chicken, pork and beef recipes in bulk for the long week ahead, but what about fish? Contrary to what you probably believe, there is a way to incorporate fish into our meal prep, but it does depend on the type of fish we choose to cook with. For […] by Georgia Marr Jun 08
Here’s Where You Can Find Bulk-Cooked Protein But why would we need bulk protein when we have full meals available to us? Given that we come in all shapes and sizes and have varying health goals, some people require more protein in their diets than others. Bulk protein allows health seekers to build their own macro balanced meals, ensuring their protein intake […] by Georgia Marr Jun 05
5 Ways To Improve Your Mental Health with Nutrition 1. Look after your gut – It’s where 95% of serotonin is made! Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that sends messages between nerve cells. It’ known as the “happy hormone” because it helps regulates mood, wellbeing, sleep and digestion. HOW? Eat at least 3 different colours from fruit and vegetables daily. E.g. red (capsicum, apples), orange […] by Valentina Duong Jun 04
Chefgood Guest Chef Series Welcomes Masterchef’s Reynold Poernomo To The Kitchen This month, former Masterchef contestant and co-owner of KOI dessert bar and Monkey’s corner in Sydney, Reynold Poernomo is lending his skills to the Chefgood kitchen and we are beyond excited to check out what culinary creations he has in store for us. Reynold is renowned for his intricate and beautifully conceptualised dishes such as […] by Georgia Marr Jun 02
Is your diet missing functional foods? What are functional foods and nutraceuticals? Functional foods are foods that are beneficial beyond the nutrients and energy they provide us. Many fruits, vegetables, legumes and fortified foods are often also considered functional foods because they can add additional health benefits (beyond meeting our energy and nutrient requirements). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics defines […] by Valentina Duong Jun 02
Coles PerForm vs Core Powerfoods As a performance dietitian, I can confirm that frozen meals are a great back-up plan for myself and many of my athletes. They can be a healthy, convenient way to meet your protein and energy needs. I was very excited when Coles announced the release of its very own healthy, frozen meals called “Coles PerForm”. […] by Valentina Duong May 27
How Vitable Has Revolutionised The Way We Buy Supplements With Co-Founder Ilyas Anane Aside from missing out on the much-needed benefits obtained from the right vitamins, taking the wrong supplements can actually do more harm than good. Getting to the doctor to find out what supplements work for you, can also be time consuming, which is why Vitable have revolutionised the way we buy supplements. Founded by Ilyas Anane and […] by Georgia Marr May 25
We Talk Home-Made Meals With Founder Of Ketolicious Kreations Jenni French Owner and founder of Ketolicious Kreations Jenni French specialises in keto-based meal plans, which are literally the definition of home cooked. Using your kitchen and ingredients, Jenni will develop an entire food plan with your preferences, needs and convenience in mind. Based in Perth, Jenni kicked off her career in personalised cooking back in 2019 after […] by Georgia Marr May 24
The Ultimate Guide To Healthy Hangover Food As strange as it is that we crave less healthy foods when we are hungover, there is a reasonable explanation for this! Cornell University College of Human Ecology professor David Levitsky told Mentalfloss.com “Greasy food is a surrogate for fat and fat is the nutrient for the highest energy density. We go for calorically dense […] by Georgia Marr May 18
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