For decades, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines shaped how the world thought about “healthy eating.”Low-fat. High-carb. Grains as the foundation. Red meat as something to limit. Full-fat dairy quietly pushed aside. That story is now changing. Not with a loud announcement — but with a clear shift in emphasis that reflects what science, clinicians, and lived…
We’ve all seen it. You walk down the street after the holidays, and the rubbish bins are groaning. It’s a graveyard of “good intentions”: torn wrapping paper, empty toy boxes, and—perhaps most sadly—stacks of half-eaten biscuit tins and boxes of chocolates. It’s the post-holiday gift hangover. We spend so much energy trying to find something…
Every Saturday morning, Carriageworks Farmers Market becomes my little eco-paradise — a place where real food, real farmers, and real sustainability come together. As someone who lives a low-tox lifestyle and eats organic daily, this market feels like home. I visited with my reusable bags and my AdoreEco bottle in hand, ready to explore the…
The recent reopening of the Apple Store at Chatswood Chase has become a viral sensation, providing a fascinating case study in brand desire. The cause of the massive crowds? A simple grand opening gift: a water bottle. The exclusive souvenir is a soft-touch, 500 ml white insulated drink bottle with a matte finish and a…
Community support workers are the unsung heroes of our society. Every day, you’re on the move — helping seniors with shopping, personal care, cleaning, social support, and transportation. Your work is active, hands-on, and often leaves little time for breaks. That’s why choosing the best water bottle for community workers isn’t just about convenience —…
“Why did my personal trainer tell me to eat less fat, but you keep telling us to eat more saturated fat?” A follower asked me this today, and I get it — the nutrition world feels like a minefield of contradictions. So, I dug into some research, including a fascinating paper from the European Heart…
If you’ve ever wondered how to make beef tallow at home, you’re in the right place. Beef tallow is a traditional cooking fat that’s making a strong comeback thanks to its incredible flavour, nutrient profile, and versatility in the kitchen. Recently, I rendered 1,450 g of beef fat and ended up with about 1.5 L…
Featuring organic chicken breast, beef cheek stock, and mineral-rich salts for nourishing, youthful energy. Looking for an anti-aging breakfast that supports glowing skin, steady energy, and a youthful body after 50?Here’s exactly what I eat — a 100% organic, low-tox breakfast packed with clean protein, healthy fats, and mineral-rich foods. Plus, I’ll share my personal…
I’ve been in the habit of starting my day with a warm bowl of homemade broth. Whether it’s beef bones or chicken frames, this morning ritual gives me energy, clarity, and warmth from the inside out. This week, a new idea came to mind: why not try fish bones for a change?So I went to…
One of the most impactful swaps I’ve made on my sustainable lifestyle journey is how I buy my food. I used to rely on supermarket shelves — plastic-wrapped veggies, meat from who-knows-where, and produce that somehow never ripened properly but went bad quickly. Now I buy all my veggies and meat fresh, local, and organic…
The hidden toxins in everyday paper that you need to know about. At first glance, a shopping receipt seems harmless — just a little piece of paper, right? But if you’ve ever wondered which bin your receipt belongs in, the answer might surprise you. Receipts should go in the red (general waste) bin — not…
OOver the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with clients who show me that real healing isn’t always about adding more — it’s often about removing what doesn’t serve us. One client’s story stands out. A woman in her early 30s who had been living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for nearly a decade….
