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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.

Recipes, Weight, HealthHolly CharltonMarch 19, 2024low carbohydrate, ketogenic, ketogenic diet, nutrition, dietetics, dietitian, goldcoastdietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, weight loss, weight management

The lectin-free diet

“What is a ‘lectin’!?”

“Leptin”?

“No! LeCtin”.

Holly CharltonMay 5, 2022lectin, lectin free, mast cell activation, mast cell activation syndrome, fibromyalgia, POTS, diet, chronic fatigue, nutritionist, dietitian, goldcoastdietitian

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!

Holly CharltonApril 26, 2022dietitian, goldcoastdietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, sportsnutrition, sportsdietitian, performancenutrition, Australian defence force, Royal Australian Air Force, Anzac, Anzac Day, Anzac biscuit

How to enjoy all eating occasions

Social occasions involving food shared with family, friends and acquaintances are positive experiences that should be enjoyed by all.

However, for many of us, food social occasions can be uncomfortable, stressful and thus regretful.

Keep reading to find out how to enjoy all eating occasions whilst caring for your health.

Holly CharltonJune 30, 2021goldcoastdietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, christmas weight gain, health, wellbeing, nutrition, healthy christmas, healthy new year, Gold Coast, christmas festivities, new year festivities

Eating for a healthy pregnancy

What better motivation to maintain nutritious eating than an on it’s way bub!

Keep reading for the recommended top tips for a healthy pregnancy.

Pregnancy, HealthHolly CharltonSeptember 29, 2020Nutritionist, nutrition, dietetics, Dietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, goldcoastdietitian, sportsnutrition, sportsdietetics, pregnancynutrition, healthypregnancy, nutritiouspregnancy, health, wellbeing, pregnancyfoodfacts

Eating for lean body mass

You’re wanting to gain body mass but, not just any sort of mass, lean muscle with minimal to no increase in body fat.

This can be accomplished through simple nutrition principles.

Holly CharltonFebruary 16, 2020goldcoastdietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, brisbanedietitian, brisbanenutritionist, sportsdietetics, sportsdietitian, sportsnutrition, gaining lean body mass, gainingmusclemass, nutritiouseating

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.

RecipesHolly CharltonOctober 1, 2019goldcoastdietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, sportsnutrition, dietitian, dietetics, Nutritionist, nutrition, healthysnack, peanutbutterballs, sportsdietetics

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.