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You may have heard that eating food rich in fibre is good for you. But why? Fibre cannot be broken down like a typical carbohydrate. It passes right through the colon – so what’s the use? Maybe we can do without all that extra chewing! We actually tried that experiment with ultra-processed food and it has not turned out well. When we look at our ancient ancestors, they ate a lot of fibre-rich food and our bodies evolved to thrive on it. Not least because our microbiome – t

And how can I prevent or reverse it? What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance is bad news. And if you suspect you might have it, there’s a reasonable chance that you do. In fact, experts estimate that up to half or more of New Zealanders may be living with some degree of insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is one of the root drivers of modern chronic illness. When your blood is constantly flooded with insulin, it creates a domino effect that – in time – leads to Typ

I love the idea of going to the gym. Years ago, Wellington had a wonderful women’s gym with doable classes (four different aerobic dance classes!) and a cheerful array of shiny machines. Then it went bust - and I’ve never quite found another place where I feel at home. Most gyms cater to a younger, fitter crowd (let’s call them the under-50s), and whenever I’ve tried their classes, I’ve walked out feeling both ancient and not up to snuff. As a Nutritionist and Health Coach,

And, no, I don’t mean by having a snack 😊 When I grew up in the seventies, we had three meals a day. Full stop. If I came home from school feeling a bit peckish, my mum would say, “No, wait until dinner. You’ll spoil your appetite.” And that was that. Fast forward to today, and grazing between meals has become almost a national pastime. As a Nutritionist, I have clients who are trying to gain weight and the best strategy is to have lots of (healthy) snacks throughout the d

Why adopting a paleo-inspired lifestyle still makes sense. “Going paleo” (short for the Palaeolithic era - the age of stone tools and hunter-gatherers) had its big moment about 20 years ago. It was also one of the first eating approaches that actually supported me to lose some weight. Yes, the paleo trend received a bit of criticism, mostly because some people pushed it to extremes, but I still think the basic idea makes sense. Humans evolved over millions of years to eat cer

For a long time, we believed that the best strategy for weight loss was restricting calories, keeping fat consumption low, and exercising. Over the last few years, scientists have made some incredible discoveries about the actual underlying causes of weight gain. It’s time to take full advantage of these new insights to solve our weight problems once and for all. New insights have led to more effective strategies for sustainable weight loss Insight #1: Restricting calories do