Some things that make me tick.....

I love treating people and making a difference in their life, I love it when they respond and feel a new easier outlook on life. Naturopathy has given me the tools to be able to help people sensibly and see results with their health; it’s a great feeling when I hear that my patients are well and happy.

I believe in eating good food, wholefoods and of course fresh is at the top of that list. It gives me pleasure to eat quality yummy simple homemade food, sharing it with my family and friends. Food is an important role in my life, it allows nourishment, energy, conversation, socialisation and after all we eat 21meals a week, it should be enjoyed.

I love hanging out with my kids and spending time at the park, riding our bikes, laughing and walking. My children are healthy and I love seeing the world through their eyes.

I’m an avid yoga goer, I love the beach, fresh air and sunshine and one of my biggest loves is drinking tea!

Tips on how to Avoid Sugar

Image Pintrest

• Remove sugar from your coffee/tea – if it seems like a massive task start by reducing the amount of spoonfuls added.
• Don’t add sugar to your cereal – it really is sweet enough!
• Avoid Soft drinks – is it really necessary to have a ‘Coke’ or ‘Red Bull”? Try replacing it will a glass of water – this will better quench your thirst and rehydrate you.
• Avoid Fruit poppers and packaged Juices – apart from the sugar in the Fruit added sweeteners have usually been added by the truckload. Try a piece of fruit instead – yes fruit has a form of sugar in it but it is a 'good' sugar.
• Avoid packaged foods. Chips, Biscuits, Muesli Bars.
• Make a batch of home baked muffins – you can then monitor the ingredients.
• Eat fresh homemade popcorn as a snack add some olive oil.
• Replace that afternoon chocolate bar with a piece of Dark chocholate – best if it is over 80% cacao – you will then get other benefits!
• Cut out lollies and sweets at your desk and eat a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts (Almonds are best), a small container of ‘Natural’ yoghurt.