Stepping Stones Nutrition Blog
Herbs & Spices to Add Flavour to Your Metabolic Balance Meals
Whether you're following the Metabolic Balance program or just trying to eat healthily, you might find yourself looking for ways to enhance the flavour of your meals while staying within the guidelines. The good news? Herbs and spices are your best friends! As a...
Resetting Healthy Habits After Holidays
Happy New Year! I’ve just returned from a wonderful holiday celebrating the New Year and my brother’s wedding with friends and family. It was such a joyful and relaxing time filled with laughter, fresh air, and quality moments with loved ones. Now that I’m back, it’s...
How to Survive Christmas Feasts (Without Derailing Your Health Goals)
Christmas is a magical time of the year! Here in Australia, Christmas coincides with summer and many people take the opportunity to have a few weeks off and enjoy the sunshine and our wonderful beaches. A wonderful part of the Christmas holidays is catching up with...
Green tea: A Natural Remedy for Busy Minds Struggling to Focus
Are you struggling to focus? In our fast-paced world, where anxiety and brain fog have become common daily struggles, finding natural ways to stay focused, energised, and calm can feel like searching for a magical potion. As it turns out, this potion might have been...
Justifying me-time amidst competing work and family demands.
Like many of you, I come from a family of helpers. My parents were always first to volunteer, and I've proudly carried on this tradition. But as the years have progressed and I’ve struggled to juggle work, family, and everything in between, I've learned a crucial...
How to stop snacking when you get home from work
We've all been there - knowing we need to stop snacking but feeling overwhelmed by the prospect. It's a common plea I hear from clients, "I’m just so hungry after work I have to eat as soon as I walk in the door". I’ve been there too. Learning that snacking is...
Weekend Survival Guide for Health Conscious Women
Do you find yourself smashing your health goals Monday through Friday, only to watch them crumble as soon as the weekend hits? You're not alone. For many, weekends are a minefield of temptations – from brunches with friends to Sunday night takeaway. As a nutritionist,...
Creative Self Care Rituals for Overwhelmed Minds
Feeling overwhelmed? I’m noticing a trend…. More people are finding themselves feeling overwhelmed, having difficulty concentrating, can’t switch off, easily distracted, lacking motivation. For some people, this often leads to stress, anxiety and a bad...
Sleep-Friendly Food Choices for Overwhelmed Women
Navigating the demands of daily life can often feel overwhelming, especially when you’re running low on energy and mental clarity. Sometimes, the struggle to get a good night’s sleep intensifies these challenges, leaving you feeling drained and foggy throughout the...