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February 7, 2015 by Amy Darcy

Weekends are made for sleep ins, friends and recovering from the week that has passed. Long brunches in cute cafes are also a must! My week was shockingly busy, so it's been a brunch-must weekend. ...

Should we have a Plan B BEFORE we Burnout?

Burnout creeps up gradually and then one day you find yourself with no motivation, little inspiration, sleep deprived and living in a ‘foggy brain’. This is not a great time to develop Plan B however so many people find themselves in this state and have to make a new plan. However, if we are functioning…

What to Look for when Choosing an Eco-friendly Sanitary Product

The love for eco-friendly and chemical free food, makeup and skin care products is becoming widespread in Australia. One area I feel is overlooked (probably as a result of less marketing) is eco-friendly sanitary products. On one of the most absorbent and sensitive parts of a women’s body, chemical filled pads or tampons are still…

Dr Nick Fuller shares new research around losing and maintaining your goal weight

We’ve heard it before; dieting doesn’t work. You always end up right back where you started. So how do you shift the weight and keep it off for good? The answer to that is evolving. The food, nutrition and weight loss industry is constantly undertaking research to discover more about our bodies, how they process…

Interview: Work & Life with Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett

Today we interview Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett, sisters, TV presenters, cookbook authors and business babes from SWIISH.com. We chat all things work, life, family, health and finding balance amongst it all! Hope you enjoy their insights as much as I did!

endota Organics nurture – an impressive skincare collection for mum’s and bub’s + WIN the collection (valued at $155)

When it comes to mother and baby skin care products, I’m very particular. I am passionate about using safe, well-researched and correctly labelled products. I am pleased to share that endota spa has just released an impressive mother and baby range, endota OrganicsTM nurture. It has been developed alongside Dr Hayley Dickinson BSc (Hons), PhD…

How to Choose a Quality Rosehip Oil

I feel in love with rosehip oil many years ago when I noticed how effective it was at improving the elasticity and hydration of my skin. It also helped heal my acne scars. In fact, it was the first oil I ever used on my skin. Unfortunately, my second bottle of Rosehip Oil (a different…

How Mindful Eating can Change your Relationship with Food

How often do you tell yourself off for eating something you have mixed feelings about? On the one hand you really want the comfort, but on the other hand you want to stick to your intention to eat healthier. We humans have a complicated relationship with food, but honestly, it’s not our fault. It has…

Six things you can do to improve the moisture in your skin

Who doesn’t love that hydrated, dewy, fresh and healthy skin look? It’s #skingoals right? Well, over the years I’ve sought to find out what helps keep my skin like this and I thought I would share what I’ve learnt. I believe there are two parts to maintaining and/or improving the moisture in your skin. Today…

Raspberry, Coconut & Banana Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Smoothie bowls are my favourite breakfast in the warmer months. They taste delicious; are more satisfying than a smoothie because they take longer to eat …and of course, who doesn’t love capturing a gorgeous smoothie bowl photo to share on instagram?! This pink bowl of chilled goodness is packed with strong antioxidants such as Vitamin…

Vegan Scrambled Tofu Recipe

Brought to you by Vitasoy Scrambled tofu is a great vegan alternative to scrambled eggs. Just like egg, it’s full of protein so paired with some wholegrain toast it’s a filling and delicious breakfast that fuels your body with all the energy it needs to start the day!

Kiwi Fruit, Macadamia and Coconut French Toast

Who else is a sucker for french toast?! An amazing breakfast that many would eat any time of the day. I LOVE it and I’ve been eating my healthy french toast recipe regularly but since eating a low FODMAP diet i’ve changed my recipe to be low FODMAP, gluten and dairy free. I hope you enjoy…

3 Healthier Dessert Recipes using Macro Banana Flour – Rhubarb, Pistachio and Ginger Crumble; Protein Waffles and Chocolate Brownies

Sharing sweet desserts with friends is an essential part of enjoying a balanced life and diet. I do believe though that we can make delicious healthier desserts with more nutrients than traditional dessert recipes offer. For example, all of these recipes are based around macro’s Banana Flour (available only at Woolworths). Banana flour is made from…

Vegetarian Low FODMAP Lentil Patties

I love vegetarian patties but sadly there are pre-made no store bought varieties I can enjoy as they are all packed with onion and garlic. Don’t get me wrong – that’s delicious, but unfortunately I am intolerant to garlic and onion as it triggers IBS for me. This situation is particularly frustrating as the packets…

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