Turkish Bath Barramundi

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”

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”

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”

Specifics of What Drives Sleep Problems

You are reading part four of the harmonising hormones series with a focus on sleep and hormones involved in sleep. Everyone is different and sleep issues can be the result of how your unique environment is interacting with your genes. Take heart! There are some brilliant actions you can take to self-love yourself to goodContinue reading “Specifics of What Drives Sleep Problems”

Dark Chocolate Mousse Breakfast Bowl

These textures were mind blowing. I didn’t know what my life was until I had experienced this level of cloudesque mousse, three different kinds of gooey coming from the peanut butter, berries and banana and the satisfying crunch and chew of the granola. No, there’s no sugar, yes it absolutely appropriate for both breakfast orContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Mousse Breakfast Bowl”

Five Things I wish I had done for my hormones sooner

Consider this article a dip into the waters of hormone optimisation and the start of a harmonising hormones series. Read on if you would like to learn more on fertility, energy, sleep, cognitive function, mood and performance through improving your hormone health. You are heart, soul, experiences, wants, needs and feelings. You are also though,Continue reading “Five Things I wish I had done for my hormones sooner”

Creamy Whipped Quark with Spring Salady things

Ready to enjoy that gooey sensation of the yolk possibly making for a chin run as you crunch into that creamy quark, crispy rice cracker texture combo? Light, fresh, satisfying and reminiscent of European brunchy goodness. Quark is a wonder food. It achieves it’s gut boosting qualities through a traditional fermentation process and is highContinue reading “Creamy Whipped Quark with Spring Salady things”

Miso Poached Salmon

Because fish love to swim and the subtle, warm flavours of miso were made to marinate this marvellous meat. This is the final recipe in the Winter Wellness series. It’s warming up here in Melbourne and feeling like we are being treated to an early Spring. I hope you enjoyed the series and you feelContinue reading “Miso Poached Salmon”