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About protein powders – what, when and why?

4 Sep 2019

About protein powders – what, when and why?

There are so many protein powders on the market these days, how do you know which is the best option for you? And do you even need a protein powder?

I think good quality protein powders can be beneficial for a lot of people’s diets, but it’s not a necessary supplement for everyone.

For example, a good quality protein powder can really help athletes or avid gym goers, vegetarians or vegans, busy people who struggle to get time for proper meals, and people who are immune compromised.

However the quality of protein powder is paramount! There are a ton of poor quality, highly processed, and artificially-sweetened powders out there that you want to be avoiding! If you’re adding a protein powder into your diet, you want to make sure that it is actually going to be beneficial – you want to ensure it is made up of real, nutritionally-dense ingredients, and is minimally processed.

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Hot Cross Buns

13 Apr 2019

Hot Cross Buns

It is Easter time again and who doesn’t love a good hot cross bun!

However most hot cross buns are loaded with many types of sugars, poor quality vegetable oil, white flour, preservatives and food additives! They are generally highly processed and are no good for your good gut bacteria, blood sugar levels, energy levels and waistline. The majority of the time they are not very filling, so you find yourself reaching for a second one!

So should you eat hot cross buns at Easter time?

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Hydration and sports performance!

1 Mar 2019

Hydration and sports performance!

Staying well hydrated is incredibly important for both recreational and elite athletes.

You need to hydrate before, during and after all training sessions and races, but also just during day-to-day activities.

While today it is the first day of Autumn and unfortunately Summer is now behind us, it is still hot hot hot here in Melbourne! So for some quick easy tips on how to stay well hydrated everyday, as well as in training and races click HERE to check out my latest blog post at register now!

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Triathlon Race Day Nutrition – from Sprint to Ironman

9 Jan 2019

Triathlon Race Day Nutrition – from Sprint to Ironman

It’s my favourite time of year on the sporting calendar – triathlon season!

While the variety of sports in a triathlon makes it super fun to compete in, it also puts a lot of demand on the body nutrition-wise. So to help you fuel yourself for whatever distance triathlon you decide to tackle, check out these simple but effective race-day nutrition tips I have posted  HERE on the register now blog.

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I am a clinical nutritionist, personal trainer and spin class instructor who is passionate about educating and inspiring individuals to reach and maintain their optimal health and wellbeing. I am a strong believer in food as medicine and am passionate about all areas of nutrition. I am particularly interested in sports nutrition, gut health and weight management.

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