March 08, 2017

Move it or lose it! Why exercise is essential to health

March 08, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

I don’t have a natural love of exercise. I hate to sweat, and frankly, if God had wanted me to run or jump around he would not have given me a set of G-cup boobies. But I’m all about the research, and there are no two ways about it - regular physical activity is one of the most powerful things to boost your health, wellbeing and longevity. Check out my tips to help you make physical activity a regular and enjoyable part of your daily routine!

March 01, 2017

The Pros & Cons of Meal Prepping

March 01, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

Meal prepping is all the rage these days. Some days my social media feed is full of aspirational pics of peoples' meals, all lined up and ready for the week. It looks amazing, and there certainly are some benefits. But food prepping is not for everyone. Here are some pros and cons to consider...

February 25, 2017

Yes you can freeze your chillies (and you should!)

February 25, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

So a few Summers ago I tried freezing a few bags of chillies. And now I'm kicking myself that I didn't think of it before. It's genius and you have to do this!

February 22, 2017

Ditch Sugary Sodas & Soft Drinks!

February 22, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

We have normalised the consumption of dangerously excessive amounts of sugar. And sugary sodas and softdrinks are contributing a frightening amount of sugar to the Australian diet...

February 15, 2017

Instead of weighing yourself, do this!

February 15, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

A scale can only give us one marginally useful measure: our weight. It can’t assess our cellular or metabolic health, or energy levels, or mood or enthusiasm for life. If the number on the scale is causing you distress, or dominating your thoughts, it is probably not a healthy thing to have in your home. It is important to keep a sensible watch on your health and track any changes over time. But I strongly believe that for many women there are other ways to do this that are less injurious to their emotional wellbeing. Here are my suggestions...

February 08, 2017

Why I NEVER get sick of salad - and why you won't either!

February 08, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

We have salad every day at my place. And we NEVER get sick of it. Want to find out why?

February 01, 2017

Ditch the scale!!!

February 01, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

A scale can be a reasonably useful tool, if you understand its limitations and use it wisely. But it can also be a terrible and toxic master. If the number on the scale is causing you distress, read this!

January 25, 2017

My Food Philisophy

January 25, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

When it comes to food, I don't have a set-in-stone food or diet philosophy. And even if I did I would never force it on you or tell you that my way is the only or the best way to health. You're paleo? Vegan? Gluten-and-dairy-free? Hate mushrooms? Cool. Awesome. I'm not going to lecture, scold or issue you with a stern ultimatum. It's your body and your choice. To the extent that I have a "food philosophy", it centres around these three principles...

January 18, 2017

What you NEED to know about Overnutrition!

January 18, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

Overnutrition may be a term you haven't heard yet. It’s a concept that hasn’t yet hit the blogosphere, but it's everywhere in the peer reviewed scientific literature and you NEED to know about this!

January 11, 2017

FREE PRINTABLE This tool can help you eat healthier, save money and avoid food waste!

January 11, 2017/ Jennifer McVicar

** FREE PRINTABLE ** I have to admit, when I first tried this I didn't think much was going to come of the experiment. But we are eating healthier, avoiding food waste and saving money. YOU MUST TRY THIS!!