Health
Why ‘diet’ is a dirty word in my house
After decades of misuse, the word ‘diet’ is packaged with some truly upside-down thinking and it’s influencing our health in all the wrong ways. It’s up to us to change the story for the next generations. Full disclosure: I’ve been yo-yo dieter too. Start Monday, eat...
Three Mama-Guilts to Ditch, starting NOW!
How many times today have you felt that little twinge of mama-guilt? I felt it when I packed lunch boxes that were sub-par in terms of vegetable content, and when there were no school socks because I forgot to do the washing, and after I snapped at my toddler who was...
My hair’s journey from thin and oily to thick and healthy
Have you ever wished you had someone else’s hair? Maybe some curly layers, or a shiny ponytail, or an effortless messy bun? I know I did. I always had painfully thin, oily hair; I had to wash it every second day, buy ‘thickening’ shampoos, and cut in lots of layers to...
Top 5 Tips for Eating More Wholefoods
‘Whole food’ is quite a buzzword these days, but what does it actually mean? Simply, it is going back to the concept of using raw, unmodified ingredients to create a meal rather than using ingredients that are commercially produced. The term ‘whole food’ is usually...
Why blackstrap molasses is ready for a comeback
I’d put money on it: soon we’ll be drinking blackstrap coffee, adding molasses powder into smoothies, and using treacle enemas. Ok that might be going a bit far, but I do predict a glorious comeback for this nutrient powerhouse that has gone quietly out of fashion...
How to Clean Your Home Without Nasty Chemicals
I’ve been conscious of making healthier choices for myself and my children for a long time now. Eating a balanced diet, keeping active, limiting screen time, drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep… But something I hadn’t really thought about until recently...
How I Finally Learned To Love My Body And Live A Healthy Life
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, I wish I was skinnier, I wish I had smaller thighs, bigger boobs, smaller bum, no stretch marks, etc.? Yeah, me too. We have to go back almost 30 years to find my first memory of having body issues. I was only eight...
Milk Matters: Breastfeeding at the Pool
In the Southern Hemisphere temperatures are heating up it is finally time to shed the jumpers and jeans and throw on a pair of bathers. Pool season is upon us! But what does that mean for you if you have a nursing baby? Should you express and bring a bottle to...
Making Time for YOU
‘You can’t pour from an empty cup’, ‘Self-care is a priority’, ‘Take time for yourself’. How many times have we seen these gems pop up in well-meaning articles and Facebook memes? But it’s all easier said than done! When you’re a mum, TIME is the one thing you have...
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