Just in case you were dreaming of something spicy, warming and melt-in-your-mouth as the leaves turn golden. Don’t let the sprinkles of paprika and parsley fool you, this was so easy to whip up and took less than 20 minutes. We found the hummus was enough of a carb hit but the dish does goContinue reading “Turkish Bath Barramundi”
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Cortisol & Making Peace With This Stress Hormone
Cortisol, which you may think of as adrenalin, is a super tricky character. It is the hormone that mobilises fuel in your body and sharpens you mentally. On one hand, it will get you up a mountain, help you swim for life, get you through your gym workout and help you to be clear andContinue reading “Cortisol & Making Peace With This Stress Hormone”
Balancing Your Blood Sugar and Optimising Insulin
Part 12 of the harmonising hormones series.Insulin is the hormone most affect by diet and it goes on to orchestrate the activity of many other hormones. Insulin insensitivity therefore not only has consequences for metabolic health and weight gain but can also have negative effects on your other hormones and the roles they play inContinue reading “Balancing Your Blood Sugar and Optimising Insulin”
Thyroid, Metabolism and Keeping Both Firing Off Well Into Menopause
We have made it to the 11th episode of the harmonising hormones series with just a few left! A sincere to thank you to all who have been following along so far. This one will hopefully answer the questions I get asked a lot about metabolism and why it seems to slow down as weContinue reading “Thyroid, Metabolism and Keeping Both Firing Off Well Into Menopause”
Androgens, Excess Testosterone & Implications in Infertility & PCOS
Part Ten of the Harmonising Hormones Series! Excess testosterone is not just a few annoying hairs, it can affect your family fertility goals and your metabolic health. There is a huge genetic component but also, helpfully, a lot you can do to turn the tide in your favour. We definitely need adequate amounts of testosterone.Continue reading “Androgens, Excess Testosterone & Implications in Infertility & PCOS”
Mediterranean Beef Bowl w Creamy Cannelloni Bean Dressing
Say hello to this all organic heavy hitter. Beef is such an incredible source of iron, zinc, protein, b12 and other fabulous nutrients that we need for muscle function, immune health and hormone production! Getting all these benefits while savouring that nutty flavour of herb roasted cauliflower, fresh vegetables and well seasoned beef is aContinue reading “Mediterranean Beef Bowl w Creamy Cannelloni Bean Dressing”
Enhancing and Maintaining your Fertility
Part 9 of the harmonising hormones series. This is a worthwhile delve for anyone who is trying to conceive, plans to conceive one day (even if that is 10 years from now) or anyone wanting to reach greater health outcomes. Fertility is a proxy for general health as infertility is often a sign of disregulatedContinue reading “Enhancing and Maintaining your Fertility”
Overcoming Anxiety
You are reading part 8 of the Harmonising Hormones series Some of you (1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men) either have experienced or will experience beyond normal levels of anxiety. This can be defined as anxiety that persists to the point that it affects your daily life and life quality. Anxiety isContinue reading “Overcoming Anxiety”
Coffee’s Dance with Your Hormones and A Beyond Creamy Iced Decaf Alternative
You are reading part 7 of the harmonising hormones series! The intention of this post is to simplify the conflicting advice on caffeine consumption by presenting you with the facts, and some things to keep in mind so you can build awareness of your body’s cues and decipher what they mean for making decisions thatContinue reading “Coffee’s Dance with Your Hormones and A Beyond Creamy Iced Decaf Alternative”
Golden Gut Elixer
Supremo coffee alternative for these warmer mornings with all good things for your gut. You are reading part 6 of the harmonising hormones series. I would love to share this recipe with you first! It is such a winner for anyone who enjoys a delicious blend and wants to support their gut microbiome which isContinue reading “Golden Gut Elixer”
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