Getting adequate nutrition in the months succeeding the birth of your newborn is no walk in the park on a warm summer’s day with a peaceful, angelic baby. However, good nutrition is paramount for postnatal recovery from pregnancy and labour. It is also essential to fuel your body for those long days and long nights that often merge into one.
Whether or not to choose organic is actually pretty darn complicated (well at least for most of us….myself included!). We pay quite the premium to purchase organic, which can stretch the household food budget. So the question arises – are the health and environmental benefits worth the extra coin? Firstly, what does “organic” actually mean? The use of the word
As the New Year awakens and the summer months blossom; growth, happiness and fortune are within our focus. If 2016 didn’t present to you all the glories and opportunities you desired, be mindful that life could have other, greater plans for you and is steering you in that direction. You can choose to react either favourably or negatively towards your
I’ve been meaning to pop my Christmas hat on sooner but the weeks simply got away from me. I cannot believe how quickly Christmas crept up this year! To think I’ve almost been pregnant for 6 months! That’s half the year…wow! Fortunately, I made it just in time to share this healthy Christmas pudding truffle treats recipe. It’s really quick
The temptation to over-indulge or over-eat can peak during the Christmas season. With the abundance of delicious and tempting foods, and the continuous lineup of social events and Christmas parties, it’s easy to see why. Even as a child I remember eating so much food on Christmas day in an attempt to taste everything and to the point of feeling extremely
Christmas is upon us, which is extremely exciting, but it also means chaotic shopping centres, packed car parks and trying to find the perfect gift for all the loved ones in your life. To help ease the overwhelming emotions that can arise this time of year and assist you in discovering the best gift to encourage health and wellness, I’ve
These peanut butter almond biscuits are divine! They have a crunchy outside with a chewy inside. And are gluten-free. Chewy peanut butter almond biscuits Author: Jodie Ingredients 1 cup Almond meal ⅓ cup Desiccated coconut 2 heaped tsp Peanut butter ¼ cup Brown sugar ½ tsp Himalayan or sea salt 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Vanilla extract ¼ cup Filtered water
We’ve all had our weight woes. Indeed, you may be on a health-kick journey right now and find yourself struggling to achieve your weight loss goals or expectations. Or you may have struggled with losing weight in the past and be seeking an explanation or tools for moving forward. Below I have collated a number of reasons, which may help
Being constipated is pretty crappy (pun intended)! In addition to the physical discomfort of being backed up, constipation can really weigh you down with a range of other symptoms such as: Flatulence Bloating Reflux Skin breakouts Haemorrhoids Irritability And the list goes on… Many of these symptoms evolve from the absorption of waste products back into your bloodstream, which adds
How often do you catch yourself after dinner thinking “I could really go something sweet?” I used to…a lot! Snacking can be great for some people throughout the day to keep their energy levels stable, but when we snack at night and often we’re reaching for something sweet, it can add unnecessary calories to our daily intake. It can also
(ANutr, GDipNut, BSc, BA) Jodie is the director of Moving Nutrition, a postgraduate university qualified nutritionist, personal trainer, ex-dancer and choreographer, and a new mum. Jodie specializes in mood (depression, anxiety, irritability, OCD), gut health, weight concern, and establishing a postive relationship with food. She is also knowledgeable in sports nutrition for recreational athletes and competitive dancers. The Moving Nutrition blog is here to educate, encourage and empower you to live your healthiest, happiest life, and is filled with simple, delicious, real food recipes. Jodie is on a mission to harmonize nutrition science and intuitive wellness. Stay in touch #movingnutrition Read More…
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