I’ve recently come to the end of a six year stint of continuous breastfeeding (one child then the next, no break in between) and in that time I’ve learnt so much more about nutrition and hormone interactions. It’s been a very … Continued
milk
milk powder pancakes
Who would’ve thought: powdered milk in place of flour. Ray Peat really is a genius! These beauties are rich in calcium and protein, and almost completely devoid of PUFAs. They’re surprisingly fluffy, with a texture fairly similar to a regular … Continued
January 2015, The Daily Telegraph Sydney
ice cream: bringing back a perfect food
Yes, ice cream is a perfect food. You read correctly. But not just any kind of ice cream … I found it interesting that throughout my first pregnancy (and the second one too) it was the one constant “craving” I had. I … Continued
me, pregnant
Yes, 35 weeks now and it’s flying by! I wanted to post a little about my experience so far through this bizarre and wonderful time. After working with women for years, tuning their food habits through the pre-conception, pregnancy and … Continued
don’t go nuts
I’m not a fan of nuts. I started out a bit of a nut eater, used to love my handful of raw almonds or home-made almond milk, thinking I was doing myself good. I’ve found that they would disturb my … Continued
deep restorative sleep
How well do you sleep? I was recently asked to comment in a magazine about the ‘benefits’ of taking melatonin for sleep. It’s not something I’d recommend at all, but is commonly taken by those struggling with insomnia, to help … Continued
be pro-thyroid: up your tempo
If your body’s glands were the musicians in an orchestra (and the hormones they secrete the music), then the Thyroid is the conductor. If the conductor isn’t performing at his best, then the music’s not going to sound too crash … Continued
toxic tomatoes and other nasties
In a recent article, seven experts in the fields of both food and the environment (scientists, doctors and farmers) were asked just one simple question: “What foods do you avoid?” Their responses had nothing to do with calories or nutrient-density, but … Continued
