Keto. Ketosis. Ketogenic. Three words that have grown in popularity over the last year and are tossed around over on The Shrinking Violet Facebook on the regular. So what the heck is keto? And more importantly, why do I blab […]
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: Gut Health is the key to good health. Your body reacts to whatever is going on in the gut and when you don’t look after it, it can present itself in […]
Healthy Snacking Options to Support Your Goals Looking for healthy alternatives to your everyday snacks? Check out these wholesome treats that manage to be both healthy and tasty! The term ‘snack’ is so broad. It covers pretty much the whole […]
We all know that when it comes to keeping our skin safe, especially in the harsh UV rays of the New Zealand sun, sunscreen is essential. But did you know that your eyes also need protecting too? Some of the […]
It’s no secret by now that I spend a lot of time travelling. I got the travel bug at an early age, taking my very first international flight at just four weeks old! My Dad was a pilot for Cathay […]
When I tell clients they have to sort their sleep out to lose weight, I am often met with disbelief. You see, weight loss isn’t just about what you eat or how much you exercise, but rather total body health. […]
Finding out I had an overgrowth of intestinal Candida was one of those lightbulb moments for me. After a year of waking up bloated unexpectedly, despite having removed any potential causes from my diet, a diagnosis by chance gave me the […]
In today’s busy world, taking time out for yourself is something we don’t do enough of! When it comes to losing weight, relaxing and minimising stress is essential. After all, how can you expect your body to focus on letting […]
For the past three years (heading into my fourth year yay!) I have being living a real food lifestyle. As you will know, this has changed my life; I have gone from morbidly obese to healthy and strong! I often […]