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With school starting back soon, I wanted to share some simple, practical nutrition strategies to help your kids thrive this year, and keep the house calm. And really, the same principles work for you. As a mum myself, I know mornings can be chaotic, so these tips are designed to be realistic and doable, even on the busiest days. Start the day with a protein focus The single most impactful thing you can do is include protein at breakfast . It helps stabilise blood sugar, supp

You've seen the headlines. Your doctor may have mentioned them. Perhaps your friend lost 20kg on Ozempic. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Mounjaro are everywhere right now, and as a clinical nutritionist specialising in metabolic health, I'm having these conversations daily with patients in my Brisbane clinic and online. Here's what I want you to know: I fully support informed medical decisions, and these medications can be valuable tools. I recognise that

A hearty bowl of turkey and potato hash garnished with fresh green onions, served with a touch of elegance using a gold fork, set against a crisp white background. Turkey for mental health Our bodies use an amino acid called tryptophan to produce serotonin, an important brain chemical often called the “feel-good” hormone. Serotonin is heavily involved in mood regulation and sleep, and there’s some evidence that it plays a role in depression as well. Tryptophan can be found