Stepping Stones Nutrition Blog
Lifestyle changes for improving women’s mental health
I recently attended a talk by Professor Sarah E. Hill titled "The evolutionary foundations of the mental health crisis among women". It made me think about many of our current norms and the impact on our mental health. It's alarming how many people are suffering...
How do I manage hot flushes?
If you’re at the stage of entering menopause, you may be all to familiar with hot flushes and night sweats – the sudden feeling of heat, usually over the face, neck and chest that can also come with profuse sweating. They can last anywhere from a few seconds to 30...
Am I getting enough calcium?
Lately, we’ve been having so many conversations about calcium, how much we need to be consuming and what foods to eat! As most of us probably know, calcium is important for growing (and maintaining) strong bones. Did you know: almost 99% of our calcium is stored in...
Am I Perimenopausal?
You've probably heard the term perimenopausal but are you confused about what it is? Are you wondering, Am I perimenopausal? Perimenopause is a natural stage of life leading up to the very last period a woman has. This can begin up to 10 years before our final...
Staying motivated during the holidays
Summer is just around the corner, which means we’re all getting excited for holidays, Christmas feasts, work parties and New Years’ celebrations! However, this can also be a time where many of us struggle to stay on track… of course it’s okay to enjoy your holidays...
The secret to losing the weight and keeping it off…
You may or may not be surprised that around 63% of Australian’s are considered overweight or obese! This is an issue we are facing that undoubtedly has marked impacts on all areas of an individuals’ health. There are many factors that contribute to obesity, some far...
Top tips to reduce bloating
If you caught our last blog, you would know there are many causes of bloating, and that usually, bloating is simply a symptom of something larger going on within the body. While our main priority should be to find the cause of the bloating, this can take time and it’s...
Why am I always bloated?
Bloating can be uncomfortable, and I know a lot of us experience it often with no idea why. While there are some things you can do to reduce everyday bloating, finding out the cause of your bloating will ultimately help you rid the bloat for good. Let’s talk about...
My iron is low but iron supplements aren’t helping!
Feeling tired? Have you had your iron levels checked? Iron is a critical component of many of the proteins and enzymes in the body and is a key component in many biological functions including to transport oxygen around the body, for energy production and DNA...