I don’t know anyone that doesn’t want to spend a little less at the supermarket. As a natural cheapskate and from my work with low income families, I’ve learnt a few tips and tricks over the years to save money while still eating well. You don’t need to spend a fortune on healthy foods for…
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Why I don’t buy organic
As a nutritionist, my job isn’t just to help you eat better, it’s also to help you become better informed about the foods you eat. One change my clients often assume they need to make, is to switch to organic fruit and vegetables. It’s often said with a hint of guilt during our first meeting “I…
What’s in my trolley: Part 5 with Megan Ahern
At the start of the new year, I shared a photo of my weekly shop to show what healthy food looks like in my family. One message that I am so passionate about sharing is that there is no one way to be healthy. Just because eating a certain way makes someone else feel great,…
Healthy Packaged Lunch Box Snacks
Thinking of lunch box snacks isn’t as easy as it sounds. You have to balance what your child will eat, with what they should be eating. Then the school has some rules about what you’re not allowed to include too. Then there is the monotony of getting requests for the same foods that then only…
What’s in my trolley: Part 4 with Dr Kyla Smith
At the start of the new year, I shared a photo of my weekly shop as the start of this series – giving sneak peeks into the weekly food shops of some healthy Aussie mums. One message that I am so passionate about sharing is that there is no one way to be healthy. Just…
What’s in my trolley: Part 3 with Teagan
At the start of the new year, I shared a photo of my weekly shop as the start of this series – giving sneak peeks into the weekly food shops of some healthy Aussie mums. This week, we meet Perth blogger, Teagan. I am going to hand you straight over to her so she can tell…
What’s in my trolley: Part 2 with Kate Wengier
Last week we looked in my trolley as part 1 of this series, giving sneak peaks into the weekly food shops of some healthy Aussie mums. This week, we meet dietitian Kate Wengier. Kate is a family dietitian with a passion for improving the eating habits of families and communities. She created Foost to teach easy ways…
What’s in my trolley: Part 1 – Sarah Moore
I love looking in other peoples’ trolleys at the supermarket. I find so many new foods that I just don’t notice when I walk passed them on the shelves. It’s human nature to see what everyone is doing too, right? I often get asked what I buy so I thought I would get a photo…
Healthy Christmas Gift Guide
Every year we get more than enough wine, chocolate and gadgets that make us sit on our bum. Think outside the box this festive season and think about presents that promote good health. You don’t need to be a kitchen wiz or a fitness junkie to appreciate some nourishment. 1. Healthy Gift Guide For Her – Foodie Lifefactory…
Are Aldi brands unhealthy?
You can’t help but wonder if cheap means poor quality, especially when it comes to food. We know that fresh food from Aldi is a cheaper. But surely the cheaper pantry brands won’t be as good for you as the leading brands? Aren’t home brand foods full of fillers, additives and other nasties? I’ve compared a trolley full…
Can you save money on healthy food at Aldi?
Last week we covered the basics of shopping at Aldi in my post 10 things you need to know before you shop at Aldi. For some minor annoyances, you should expect to save money on healthy food at Aldi. You will also get out of there a lot quicker than if you were shopping at one…
10 tips for shopping at Aldi
In Perth, Aldi is the new kid on the block. The shopping experience is a lot different to what we’re used to. If you haven’t been yet, you wouldn’t think you needed a guide to buy groceries, but trust me, you do. On arrival you notice the trolleys chained together and you need a coin to…