I saw a quote today that got me thinking about my relationship with food and how I encourage my clients feel about their plate. The quote says: “It’s not a short-term diet. It’s a long-term lifestyle change”. I really like the message behind this. It is very much aligned with what I teach my clients. I work with my…
Read MoreOften overlooked in modern, western diets the humble legume really is a powerhouse of goodness. There are so many health benefits of legumes, here are five evidenced based reasons why you should be eating them regularly. Loving the legume is easy, and you are probably already doing so without realising it – soy sauce, Mexican…
Read MoreDo you wonder what healthy eating actually is? One of New Leaf’s naturopaths, Sophie Gleitzman shares her thoughts on the stresses of healthy eating, and how recognising, talking and seeking guidance can really help to reduce your food panic. This is a very common experience we see in clinic – Sophie’s right on the mark with her thoughts.
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Read More5 reasons you should be having Salad for breakfast and 6 ways to make it happen. When it comes to quick and easy healthy breakfasts you shouldn’t go past a salad.
Read MoreAs a whole food nutritionist I firmly believe there is far too much chatter in the world about all the things we should be avoiding in our diets. In clinic I see the panic and fear my clients experience when they speak about food and it concerns me. The guilt they feel if they “treat themselves” with the odd…
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