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French toast for steady blood sugar levels

I’m loving this low carbohydrate French toast at the moment! It’s seriously tasty and it doesn’t make your blood sugar levels go through the roof, resulting in sustained energy and feeling satisfied until lunch.

김치 (kimchi)

I’ve eaten my fair share of kimchi the last little while, from various locations (including South Korea), and I’ve learnt that there are some okay ones and some seriously delicious ones. For this reason, don’t let your first kimchi tasting determine whether you like it or not. Keep trying it. Better yet, make it!

Recipes, HealthHolly CharltonFebruary 14, 2024fermented, fermentedfoods, kimchi, 김치, dietitian, dietetics, diet, nutritionist, nutrition, health

Sunseeker

We are often told to ‘slip, slop and slap’ however, has sun protection gone just that little too far, with many of us not being clear on the true facts around sun exposure and vitamin D. Prioritise prioritising the sun!

Holly CharltonAugust 17, 2022vitamin d, sun exposure, cancer council, health, wellbeing, dietitian, dietetics

Hearty Irish vegetable soup

This soup contains HEAPS of vegetables, is souper (get it! wink, wink) comforting and a big batch will last in the fridge for 3-5 days! That’s a big plus if you like eating soup during winter, like me.

It is also a warming and nourishing meal to have when you’re sick!

Holly CharltonJune 8, 2022immune health, immunity, vegetable soup, dietitian, dietetics, nutrition, Nutritionist

The lectin-free diet

“What is a ‘lectin’!?”

“Leptin”?

“No! LeCtin”.

A historical find and Anzac biscuits

With Anzac Day just gone, I was motivated to do some further research into my family’s military history and during which I came across a copy of the Manual of Military Cooking and Dietary 1933.

Old books are special and this one is no exception!

The Paleo diet

Your how-to guide for the Paleo Diet.

Holly CharltonFebruary 19, 2022dietitian, dietetics, paleo, paleo diet, paleolithic, hunter gatherer, caveman, weight management, weight loss, weight

I ate the recommended number of vegetable serves for one week

Read on for my reflections regarding the recommended number of vegetable serves per day.

Holly CharltonJanuary 6, 2022vegetables, health, nutrition, nutrients, dietetics, dietitian, nutritionist

Breakfast burrito

Make this delicious, quick and super easy breakfast burrito using fresh ingredients!

Holly CharltonDecember 12, 2021recipe, healthyrecipe, dietitian, dietetics, sportsnutrition, sportsdietetics, nutrition, nutritionist, Breakfast

Cultivating an environment that promotes true self-worth

This post is focused towards the mental impact of food and nutrition on us as adults and the relationship we form with food as a result; and then, the message we consequently convey to those around us, such as children and adolescents, being the age groups that are on average most susceptible to eating disorder/disorder eating development.

Chicken bone broth

Bone broth! cooked in a crock pot for 24 hours.

Peanut butter, lemon rind & sesame seed balls

Enjoy the indulgence of peanut butter and freshness of lemon with these bad boys.

The ideal snack - quick and easy to make, provides protein, quality fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, fibre and, can be grabbed on the go for your convenience.

A sugar comparison

There are so many types of sugars currently available and an ever increasing amount of advice claiming one is healthier than another. Can we actually trust this information? Read more to find out.

Energy protein bars

These bars provide long-lasting energy, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals and, they have a crunch!

Perfect for any occasion and particularly as a fuelling and/or recovery snack before and after physical activity, training, a game or competition.

Finding a form of exercise you enjoy

When exercise is unenjoyable, it feels like a chore and is difficult to maintain. The key is to find activities that you actually enjoy.