Joyful Eating is essentially my food and nutrition philosophy. It underpins my book and approach as a nutritionist, writer and recipe developer. I share the philosophy of Joyful Eating in …
How do we stop the cycle of emotional eating when it feels out-of-control? What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is when the primary reason for eating is mood rather than …
In this time of lockdown and isolation, we may find that our eating behaviours have changed, which is completely understandable—our routines have been disrupted. Our eating may have changed as …
How the goal of weight loss can undermine health—considerations and resources for health practitioners Weight is undeniably correlated to an increased risk of many health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular …
At this time, as we prepare to self-isolate, many feel uneasy or uncertain about what they should be doing so as to not contribute to the panic or risk. It …
Today I had my first-morning walk in the streets surrounding our home since lockdown was announced here in New Zealand. Our prime minister, Jacinda Adern, has let us know that …
I originally wrote this for New World Supermarkets in Christchurch, New Zealand at the start of lockdown, 2020. Whether you’re stocking your pantry and refrigerator now, or you’re looking for …
It was a whirlwind of a week supporting my husband, Rob, as he swam the 256 km length of the Clutha River, from Wanaka to the mouth of the river, …
Recently I overheard someone say, ‘I’m not sure it’s legal’, as to whether they could eat a food on their diet. The use of the word legal was shocking to …
‘If you follow this diet, I’d be surprised if you’re not pregnant by the year’s end,’ was what an alternative practitioner said to me nine years ago when my husband …
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