Rachel is a university qualified nutritionist based in Balmain, Sydney. She is a busy working mum of two teenagers, so is practical and realistic with her advice. Specialises in peri menopause, menopause, gut health, weight issues, low FODMAP diet and sports nutrition. Online and in person consultations available.
If you’re dealing with perimenopause or menopause and wondering how to maintain your strength and performance, check out what I learnt over a five week course by Dr Stacy Sims on “menopause for athletes”. When you’re a middle of the pack runner like myself it’s hard to think of yourself as an athlete, however the advice from the course is applicable to anyone wanting to maintain their love of their sport as they get older.
Read MoreThanks Bronwyn Hagar, level 3 running coach for this guest post.
Starting running can seem overwhelming. You might not be sure how far to go, how fast to run, what to wear or where to run. You might have tried to start before but couldn’t really make it stick. Making exercise a habit is will mean you can integrate it into your life and make it something you do long term. It can be hard to get going, but like any habit, once it is part of your routine, it happens without you even thinking about it.
Here are some things you can try to make running part of your routine.
Read MoreAre you back at the gym this week after a post-COVID lockdown? I am! 🙋♀️ Feeling a bit sore? I am! 🙋♀️ Let’s talk about how getting your post gym meal or snack can help you recover faster from your session and avoid injury.
Read MoreYou’ve signed up for you event, got your shoes and some cute new gear but now the important question - what should you eat and drink before and after your run?
Read MoreIf you’re putting in the hard yards training for a marathon or half-marathon, developing a strategic fuelling strategy and plan is essential for running your best race. While sub-optimal fuelling might prove adequate for shorter, slower training runs, it can often be the factor which turns a great race into a disaster from the 10km point of the race.
Read MoreAre you running or walking the City 2 Surf on Sunday with 80,000 of your closest friends? I am! Do you need to carb load? What should you eat and drink beforehand?
Read MoreAn exciting and rapidly expanding area of research that promises to improve athletic performance and minimize injuries is the use of collagen supplementation. Is it worth jumping onboard?
Read MoreDo certain foods cause you gastrointestinal issues when exercising? Would changing what you eat reduce the symptoms? What else should you do? I recently took a short course through Monash University aimed at helping health professionals work with their clients to help manage gastrointestinal issues associated with exercise. The course helped deepen my understanding of gut health and how food and exercise can affect the gastrointestinal tract.
Read MoreAs a nutritionist I'm concerned with many aspects of your wellness, beyond what you eat, such as stress levels, mental health, sleep and movement. Today I'd like to welcome a guest post by Brendan McGovern, the Principal Physiotherapist and Director of RedoHealth, a small physiotherapy practice in the heart of Balmain. I’ve asked Brendan to talk about why we need to stay active, the benefits to you and your family, and how to fit it all in!
Read MoreA downside of finding a sport that you love is the inevitable injury that sidelines you. While you are sidelined - what can you eat to support your recovery to get you back to your sport stronger than ever? No, I'm not talking about eating your feelings via chocolate and red wine but using your diet to support your recovery and get you back to your sport stronger than ever?
Your focus during your recovery should be on fighting inflammation and fuelling repair – loading up anti-inflammatory foods, keeping essential nutrient intake high as well as boosting protein intake. Your focus during your recovery should be on fighting inflammation and fuelling repair – loading up anti-inflammatory foods, keeping essential nutrient intake high as well as boosting protein intake.
Read MoreI was excited to find a new energy gel for my clients with sensitive tummies needing a low FODMAP sports supplement*. Here’s my review of Huck energy gels.
Read MoreDo you have sporty teenagers? With the winter sports season kicking off, you might be wondering if your teenagers are eating the right types of food to support healthy growth and development as well as their training and competition. It's not all about protein powder to get "shredded", or litres of sweet sports drinks!
Read MoreShould you skip breakfast before you exercise?
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