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BODY BY FINCH – a holistic health and wellness program I’m on board with!

October 29, 2018 by Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

2018 is rounding down and with it so are my energy levels. There’s been a lot on my plate this year with Reis away on deployment, then coming home, living between two cities, seeing Reis mostly on ...

Making Raw Brownies with Rachael Finch – recipe + live video recording

September 26, 2017 by Amy Darcy 2 Comments

Recently I went over to Rachael Finch's house to film a live video for her BOD by Finch Facebook community. We had a lot of fun making raw brownies, chatting about healthy living, eating well and ...

Interview with Rachael Finch

June 29, 2017 by Amy Darcy 2 Comments

Today we welcome the beautiful Rachael Finch, Mum, television presenter, model and director of the online dance fitness program, Body of Dance. Rachael and I seem to share the same perspective ...

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…

A Brain-boosting Breakfast – Avocado, Egg and Dukkah on Toast

I survived my evidence law exam today! This excites me because it means I have one subject left before I have completed my degrees! I’ve been tied to my desk with very little sleep the last week, but I’ve noticed how hungry I was when I was working. I thought it would be the opposite because I’ve barely had time…

How to Make Homemade Coconut Butter

After posting my crunchy breakfast muesli cookie recipe, a few of you contacted me asking where to buy coconut butter that was included in the recipe list. I’m not sure about where you can buy it (perhaps a health food store?) but I make my own from home and it is a pantry staple that…

Apple, Raspberry and Coconut Bircher Muesli

If, like me, you’re interested in health and nutrition, the word ‘microbiome’ may have been popping up in your social media feeds, your emails or in conversation with your friends and family. But what does it mean and how will this Apple, Raspberry and Coconut Bircher Muesli help it? Read on to find out and get…

Baked Lupin Blueberry Breakfast Slice with Gut-loving Coconut Yoghurt

This baked lupin blueberry breakfast slice with gut-loving coconut yoghurt is such a nice combination for breakfast or even an afternoon snack. It’s not as sweet as a cake but the fruit makes it naturally sweet. It has a beautiful dense and moist texture and paired with the coconut yoghurt it’s perfect! You can freeze…

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…