At the start of this year I spent two weeks in Vietnam as part of an incredible study tour through my uni, QUT. When we weren’t giving nutrition lessons at …
What’s in season this December
Oooh summer! The heat brings the best fruit Australia and the tropics have to offer. Flat-out best season for the taste buds, in my humble opinion. Here’s what we have …
Pregnancy and nutrition – foods to enjoy, foods to avoid
View PostThe two tricks I use to stay focused for study sessions
There’s five days until my final exam for the year, and it’s really hard to stay motivated. After what has been a huge year, my energy stores are low and …
Why you’re probably not getting enough calcium, and what to do about it
Calcium – what a legend. Apart from keeping us upright (bones, gotta love ’em) and giving us teeth, calcium also plays an essential role in the healthy functioning of our …
My favourite food and nutrition bloggers
There’s a lot of dodgy food and nutrition information on the Internet. How can we tell the difference between snake-oil sellers and actual experts? I’ve gathered a shortlist of some …
Ezogelin Çorbası -Turkish spicy red lentil soup
View PostFood fads and myths I believed before I started studying nutrition and dietetics
View PostThe science of food aromas
The sense of smell plays an enormous role in our experience of food – in fact, ~75% of our perception of flavour comes from aroma! Think about how food tastes …
Move your body – the benefits of regular physical activity
No matter your age, there are incredible benefits to incorporating physical activity into your day. Not only does it make us feel great physically, but it is exceptionally important for …