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Nutrition

Articles and information to help you get the most out of your nutrition.

Food Guilt: Why it Holds you Back and How to Let it Go

Let’s talk about a little something that might have been weighing heavily on your mind lately: food guilt. Yep, that nagging feeling that creeps in when we indulge in our favourite treats or stray from our usual eating habits. But here’s the thing – food guilt is like that annoying friend who just won’t take …Read more »

How To Find Balance With Your Sweet Tooth

We know life is all about balance. But when you’re faced with a block of chocolate or tub of ice cream, ‘balance’ can quite easily go out the window. We’re never going to tell you that you can’t have desserts, chocolate or baked goods. There are three reasons why: 1. Because dessert is delicious 2. …Read more »

5 Steps To Create A Healthy, Balanced Meal

There is a misconception that making a healthy meal needs to include expensive ingredients and ‘superfoods’, however this is far from true! To have a healthy relationship with food, we need to be okay with providing our body all foods and not feeling restricted. See below our step-by-step framework to create a healthy and balanced …Read more »

What to Eat to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Feeling stressed or anxious? You’re not alone! With life’s ups and downs, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But guess what? The way you eat can actually help you manage those stress levels and feel a whole lot better. Let’s chat about how you can use your meals to keep calm and carry on. The Connection …Read more »

How I Plan Balance Meals as a Working Mum and Nutritionist (To Ease Life’s Mental Load)

Hi, I’m Jazmyn, Live Life Get Active’s in-house nutritionist, and the mother of a fussy toddler. It can get overwhelming having to plan nutritious meals every week, especially when juggling work, maintaining a house, family time, and all the other stresses that come with life. As a working mum, I’ve really had to fine tune …Read more »

Busting Myths About Sugar & Diabetes

There are so many myths and misconceptions surrounding diabetes that it can become easy to get confused or overlook important information. Let’s bust some myths when it comes to food and type 2 diabetes together to help you better understand how diabetes works and whether you’re at risk. Myth #1 – Fruit is high in …Read more »

The Best & Worst Foods To Prevent & Manage Pre-Diabetes

Let’s be real: most of us don’t spend much time worrying about prediabetes—until we’re suddenly facing it head-on. But here’s the thing, even if you don’t have it, you could be on the road to it without even realising it. The way you eat every day can play a role in whether or not you’ll …Read more »

Seasonal Eating: Boost Your Immunity and Support Your Community This Winter

Ever noticed how good it feels to dig into a hearty bowl of soup on a chilly winter’s day? Well, there’s more to it than just comfort. Eating seasonal foods, especially in winter, can boost your health while supporting our local farmers. Honouring the seasons by eating seasonally means food is at its peak, is …Read more »

How to Avoid Overeating & Excessive Drinking at Social Events

Social events are a great way to connect with friends and family, but they often come with a plethora of tempting foods and drinks. It’s easy to get carried away and overindulge, which can leave you feeling bloated, sluggish, and regretful the next day. However, with a few mindful strategies, you can enjoy these gatherings …Read more »

Transform Your Relationship with Food to Strengthen Your Self-Esteem

Our relationship with food goes beyond mere sustenance; it deeply influences our emotions, self-perception, and overall wellbeing. Many of us have experienced moments where food choices affect how we feel about ourselves — whether it’s guilt after indulging in comfort foods or pride in maintaining a nutritious diet. This article explores how transforming your relationship …Read more »