All too often I work with pregnant women who have been ill-informed when it comes to their iron levels - whether that be from the incorrect prescription of Maltofer/Ferrograd-C, right up to the unnecessary recommendation for an iron infusion. Let's take a closer look.
Nothing beats chia pudding when you're short on time and in need of a nourishing, fibre-filled breakfast to start your day!Let's recap the health benefits: They are high omega 3 and natural fibre content makes them fantastic for blood sugar control, which is the key to satiety, energy and weight management.They are...
Unfortunately the use of the COCP has become normalised and rationalised. The good news is that I’m starting to see the tides shifting. I see women looking for alternatives. If you’re not there or you’re on the fence, I get it, but keep reading.
Getting Back To BasicsMy approach to fertility in my own life, and also to the women I have helped along the way, is to start with the basics. I know infertility stats are on the rise and the number of remedies and possible (hefty) solutions are too. That’s why I...
When it comes to supporting the health of your liver and detoxification pathways, you should do yourself a favour and consider fermented beetroot. Beetroots contain antioxidants, vitamin A, B6 and iron which have protective effects on the liver, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation whilst enhancing toxin removal. Consuming beetroot via fermentation...
One of the biggest drivers of sub-optimal thyroid function is chronic stress or hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal, HPA axis dysfunction. Remember we discussed TSH is a pituitary hormone, right? Well in summary, TSH tells the thyroid to make more thyroid hormone, specifically T4. While it’s common to see elevated TSH initially, due to...
This is the ultimate throw-together, gut healing meal that will take you no time at all and leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Bone broth is one of nature’s true superfoods and if you're yet to give it a try, do yourself a favour and find out more about it...
Unfortunately the use of the COCP has become normalised and rationalised. The good news is that I’m starting to see the tides shifting. I see women looking for alternatives. If you’re not there or you’re on the fence, I get it, but keep reading.
This is a new favourite here at TNN - the perfect balance of slow cooked meat for optimal nutrition and ease of digestion and a fresh salad to keep us cool while the weather is still warm. We hope you enjoy. Ingredients (Serves 4)1.5kg grass fed lamb shoulder2 garlic cloves, crushed1...
