Osteoporosis Update. What can we do?
Since my scan, I've been focusing on a proactive approach to support my bone health. I started taking probiotics specifically designed to...
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Apr 16
Favourite Overnight Oats
Makes 2 portions Make the night before for a tasty, satisfying, speedy breakfast in the morning. Oats, nuts and seeds are an excellent...
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Apr 16
Smashed Avocado on Sourdough
This is such an easy breakfast option for 1 person. Avocado provides healthy fats and fibre as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...
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Apr 16
Turkey & Courgette Burgers
Recipe & photo by Ottolenghi. Serves 4-6 and makes around 18 burgers This is an easy and delicious meal (thank you Ottolenghi). A quality...
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Apr 16
Dr Ruby’s Broccoli, Edamame and Bean Salad with Peanut and Sesame Dressing
Serves 4 This is a great midweek meal full of fresh, crunchy veg and a moreish peanut dressing. The beans and their naturally creamy...
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Apr 16
Practice deep breathing exercises throughout the day to reduce stress and increase oxygen flow to your brain.
You get a spare minute during the day and you check your phone. Next time, take some deep breaths instead - in for the count of 4, out...
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Apr 16
Take regular breaks from screen time to give your eyes a rest and reduce digital fatigue.
We all know to do this but do we do it? I know when I'm finally in the flow on the computer or immersed in the phone, I don't even think...
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Apr 16
Incorporate colorful fruits and vegetables into your meals for a variety of nutrients and antioxidants.
I can't undestimate the power of fresh fruit and vegetables. They are rich in essential polyphenols otherwise known as antioxidants that...
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Apr 16
Start your day with a glass of water to hydrate your body and kickstart your metabolism.
Hydrating the body flushes out toxins, keeps the skin glowing and improves the body's functions at a cellular level. It also aids in...
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Apr 16
Check the weather and aim for a 30 minute walk in the fresh air and breathe it in...ahhhh!
Not much more needs to be said except there's nothing like the power of nature to reinvigorate the mind, body and soul. That and a jolly,...
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Apr 3
Easy Creamy Hummus
Hummus makes a wonderful, filling snack served with oat cakes, carrot, cucumber or celery sticks. The chickpeas are full of fibre and...
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Apr 3
Three Bean Minestrone
I like to make a batch of this for the week, especially in winter. According to Dan Buettner who founded, researched and documented the 5...
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Apr 3
Freestyle Tabbouleh
by Melissa Hemsley. Serves 2 - 4 people This freestyle tabbouleh is so simple (it takes only 10 minutes if your legumes and pulses are...
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Mar 5
Osteoporosis & Me
Receiving the news about my Osteoporosis diagnosis was a shock. During a recent trip back to Sydney, I arranged a DEXA scan, something...
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