Many of us have moved our office to home and are forced to develop a new routine. In this new norm, it's common to find ourselves taking regular trips to the pantry making it easy to over-consume.
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Higher stress levels, even over just a few days can see a spike in the hormone cortisol, which actually suppresses our immune system. So what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to food and our immunity?
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It’s a common misconception that eating a plant-based or vegan diet can “make you weak”. While this is not the case, transitioning to a vegan diet does require a little planning…
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If you’ve wandered into the milk aisle in the supermarket recently you probably felt overwhelmed by how many plant-based choices are available. There are a lot to choose from, but are not all equal nutritionally…
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If you're curious about eating more plant-based, you're not alone. Many of our clients come to us wanting to add more plants to their plate for health, sustainability or both. But one of the first concerns we hear is: “Will I still get enough protein?”. Here is our breakdown on how to tackle protein on a plant-based diet.
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It’s a new year and quite often this means a time of reflection on the year that has passed, as well as setting a number of goals for the year ahead. Before you do, read on
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Feeling overwhelmed at the supermarket? With over 30 000 packaged products on the shelves, choosing the most nutritious choice can be a challenge, especially if we rely on front-of-packet health claims which are often misleading.
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Alcohol is often linked with a good time and a drink or two can certainly be part of a healthy lifestyle. But the line between moderation and “taking it too far” is fine.
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What you eat across the day can play a role in keeping your concentration in tip top shape. Here are four key nutrients to enhance your performance and get you through the end of the work week
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With the hustle and bustle of work building up over the week, we feel like there’s less and less time to prepare lunch for work. It comes as no surprise when we grab something convenient from the nearest food outlet.
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If you find yourself hungry, a sure-fire way to smarter snacking and staying satisfied is to choose something which combines fibre and protein.
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Most of us know we need to be eating more fruits, vegetables and plant foods in general. But, this is a) easier said than done, and b) most beneficial when we choose a variety of colours.
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To start your week on the right foot, let’s talk about Meal Planning. Mastering this one skill gives a lot of bang for your buck. Setting time aside to plan our food for the week helps us eat more nourishing foods, avoid tempting and less nutritious snacks
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A simple stir-fry that makes quick home cooking nutritious and delicious.
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We have known for a while now that a healthy gut microbiome can influence your sporting performance, but have not yet had a good understanding of how…until now.
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As the weather cools down, I find myself craving meals that will warm me up from the inside out and provide a sense of “comfort”. Soups are a great way to do this, as they provide all of the warmth of a comforting meal and are packed full of essential vitamins and minerals to keep our immunity boosted over the cold and flu season.
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This is one of our all-time favourite breakfast recipes: hearty homemade baked beans. An excellent source of plant-based vegan protein, gut-healthy prebiotic fibre and resistance starches. This recipe is a bowl full of goodness.
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This one-tray wonder is full of plant-based protein with chickpeas and a high source of fibre to keep you full throughout the day.
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Although some risk factors for heart disease cant be changed such as your age, gender and ethnicity. The good news is that heart disease is largely preventable through dietary and lifestyle changes.
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It is recommended that we eat at least two serves of fish each week to provide us with enough omega-3’s to keep our hearts healthy along with a number of other benefits.
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