Stepping Stones Nutrition Blog
Bloating in Women: It’s Not Just About Food
Bloating is one of the most common concerns I hear from women. It can show up as a tight, uncomfortable belly by the afternoon, puffiness that builds through the day, or a feeling of fullness that doesn’t ease, even when eating small, healthy meals.. And often, it...
Inflammation and Fatigue in Midlife: Why Summer Can Make It Worse
Summer is often expected to feel light and energising. But for many, January and February can bring the opposite. Inflammation and fatigue can lead to more puffiness, bloating that lingers, sore or stiff joints even when food choices feel “pretty good”. Sound...
How to get Back into a Healthy Eating Routine After the Holidays
January can feel a bit strange. The structure of the year hasn’t quite kicked in, routines are still loose, and food is often a low priority…. It might include more snacking, eating out and just grabbing a quick bite or skipping meals because your not hungry. Many...
Feeling Overwhelmed or Can’t Switch Off? Simple Habits to Rest, Improve Focus and Energy
Are you finding you can’t switch off at the moment? The constant mental buzz can make it tough to concentrate or feel properly rested. December often brings full calendars, emotional load, social expectations, and a long list of jobs that need doing before the year...
A Day on Metabolic Balance: What A Personalised Plan Looks Like
If you’re curious about Metabolic Balance, you’re probably wondering what a day on Metabolic Balance actually looks like.People often hear about the personalised plan, the blood testing and the health benefits but the real question is simple: “What will my meals look...
Living Well with Autoimmune Disease: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Health
If you've recently been told "it's autoimmune," you might be feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even a bit scared. Maybe you've been dealing with mysterious symptoms for months or years, bouncing between doctors, hearing "your tests look normal" while you know...
The Best Diet for Healthy Aging
In our previous blog,(From Lifespan to Healthspan: The New Era of Healthy Ageing) we explored why the focus is shifting from simply living longer to living well for longer. Now, let’s look at what that actually means in everyday life. What does the best diet for...
From Lifespan to Healthspan: The New Era of Healthy Ageing
We've achieved something remarkable over the past century, global life expectancy has soared. We're living longer, but not necessarily better lives. In Australia, eight in ten (81.4% or 20.7 million) people had at least one long-term health condition in 2022. True...
Menopause and Weight Loss: Why It Feels Harder and What You Can Do About It
Are you prioritising healthy eating but are still putting on weight? Menopause is a natural time of transition, and an opportunity for women to move from a role of child bearer to a role as a community and spiritual leader. At the same time, physical transitions are...