Health & Nutrition Blog
Evidence-based nutrition articles and research highlights to keep you informed.
Gut HealthJuly 2026The Fibre Gap: Why Most of Us Fall Short — and What It Does to Your Gut
Seven in ten Australian adults don't get enough fibre. It's not just about regularity — fibre feeds the gut microbiome and is one of the most consistent predictors of long-term health in the research.
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Healthy AgeingJune 2026Protein After 40: Why Your Muscle, Metabolism and Healthy Ageing Depend On It
The amount of protein that keeps a 25-year-old healthy isn't enough to protect your muscle as you age. Here's what the evidence actually shows about how much you need, when to eat it, and why it matters more every decade.
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Metabolic HealthMay 2026Insulin resistance: the early signs, and what actually reverses it
Insulin resistance often builds quietly for years before blood sugar climbs. Here's how to recognise the early signs, and the evidence-based levers — weight, movement, sleep and diet quality — that genuinely improve it.
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Hormonal HealthApril 2026PCOS and Nutrition: Evidence-Based Strategies Beyond 'Just Lose Weight'
If you have PCOS and you've been told to simply lose weight, you deserve a more useful answer. Here is what the evidence actually supports for managing PCOS through nutrition and lifestyle.
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Hormonal HealthMarch 2026Thyroid health and diet: iodine, selenium, and the Hashimoto's question
An evidence-based look at how iodine and selenium really affect the thyroid, why more is not better, and what the trials actually show for Hashimoto's.
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Heart HealthFebruary 2026Omega-3s and your heart: what the latest trials actually show
The 'fish oil for everyone' story turned out to be more complicated than the headlines. An honest look at what the big randomised trials found, why eating fish still matters, and who might genuinely benefit from more.
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Metabolic HealthJanuary 2026Meal timing and your body clock: does when you eat actually matter?
Time-restricted eating is everywhere, and the science behind it is genuinely fascinating. An honest, evidence-based look at what your circadian rhythm has to do with metabolism, what the best trials really show, and who should and should not experiment with it.
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LongevityDecember 2025The Mediterranean Diet: The Most Evidence-Backed Way to Eat for a Long Life
Of all the eating patterns competing for your attention, one has been tested in a landmark randomised trial and endorsed by Cochrane reviewers. Here's what PREDIMED actually showed — and why olive oil, nuts and plants remain the closest thing nutrition has to a sure bet.
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Gut HealthDecember 2025The gut–brain axis: how your microbiome may influence mood and stress
Your gut and brain are in constant conversation. Here's what the science actually shows about how your microbiome may shape mood and stress — and the realistic, food-first steps worth taking.
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BiohackingNovember 2025Magnesium: Sorting the Real Evidence from the Wellness Hype
Magnesium is the supplement of the moment, blamed for everything and prescribed for everything. As a dietitian and biohacker, here's where the high-quality trials actually support it — for blood sugar and mood — and where the hype runs ahead of the science.
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Heart HealthNovember 2025Sodium, potassium and blood pressure: the balance that matters
Blood pressure isn't only about cutting salt. The often-overlooked partnership between sodium and potassium, what the best trials actually show, and the practical, food-first steps that move the needle safely.
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BiohackingOctober 2025Continuous Glucose Monitors for Non-Diabetics: What Can You Actually Learn?
A wearable that tracks your blood sugar in real time sounds like the ultimate biohacking tool. An honest take on what CGMs reveal, what they don't, and whether they're worth it if you're metabolically healthy.
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ResearchMarch 15, 2025Ketones and Cognitive Health: Fueling Your Brain for Better Function
Recent studies suggest that ketones produced during ketogenic diets may provide neuroprotective benefits and improve cognitive function.
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Heart HealthMarch 5, 2025Low-Carb Diets and Cardiovascular Risk Markers
Emerging evidence suggests well-formulated low-carb diets can improve multiple markers of cardiovascular health when implemented correctly.
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NutritionFebruary 28, 2025Gut Microbiome and Metabolic Health
New research reveals how the gut microbiome influences insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health through various pathways.
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Weight ManagementJanuary 20, 2025Intermittent Fasting and Insulin Resistance
Clinical trials indicate that time-restricted eating patterns may improve insulin sensitivity and help manage blood glucose levels.
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