If there is one thing that EVERYONE would agree we need to get more of in our diets it’s no doubt vegetables. There are debates over fat, sugar, protein, meat and many others but when it comes to...

As part of our Gentle Nutrition series, we’ve been introduced to the ‘crowding-in’ theory and crowded-in all sorts of different foods necessary to make us happy and healthy. We’ve crowded-in veggies, protein, healthy fats and fibre and today, I want to crowd in all those amazing...

Often, when people are feeling down or anxious, you’ll hear the advice that food is the least of your concerns. And

Breakfast truly is an important meal. For many, it wakes up your metabolism and can set you up for the day

The foundation of “Gentle Nutrition” is understanding that our bodies need certain nutrients to function optimally but is also about being able to balance foods that may not be so nutrient dense without guilt, shame or anxiety. We’ve...

We all have our own personal (and usually quite long) lists of foods that we avoid because of this reason or that. We’re told by both the media and professionals that certain foods are harmful and we need...

The next instalment in our series of Gentle Nutrition and foods to crowd-in for health might surprise you, but I believe it is essential. By soul foods, I mean those foods that may not necessarily be health approved but that...