You may have heard of the gene MTHFR. It stands for methyl tetrahydrofolate Reductaseand it’s pretty popular right now. Essentially it’s responsible for making the folate or folic acid we take through food or supplements into an active form the body can use, and around 2 in every 5 people have a variant of this […]

Don't we all get a little self-conscious after the Christmas Feasting? Like when we're at the beach... or those shorts don't fit us like they used to? Forget Michelle Bridges strutting her stuff in her post-baby body with Commando Steve at her side - ho hum. Think about what is realistic & supportive of YOUR self-image […]

If you feel guilty about eating chocolate, are a self-confessed chocaholic or struggle with food cravings, this post is for you. I’m a Nutritionist that says YOU CAN eat some chocolate. Cocoa Flavanols, some of the active components found in dark chocolate have benefits for human health. To the tantalising delight of chocolate lovers everywhere, […]

Food Cravings of the unhealthy type can be a HUGE hurdle when it comes to weight loss and fat loss plans. But did you know that your genetics could be the reason you crave food at the oddest of times or have stuggles losing weight altogether? In this post we look at some of the […]

Genetic Testing: Want better wellness? Know thyself (genetically!). So you are serious about getting healthy. You take the correct supplements, have a rigorous weekly exercise regime, have a healthy diet and get a good night’s sleep. Yet you don’t feel as well as you think you should. You have low to moderate energy levels, you […]