July 23, 2019

Microba Insight Microbiome Test

July 23, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

Did you know it’s now possible to have a gut microbiome test which tells you about the microorganisms that are in your gut, how they affect your gut health and how you can achieve a better balance between desirable and less desirable microorganisms?

You can:
🐛 Learn which microorganisms are in your gut and what they might be doing - their potential to digest carbohydrates, protein, and fat, as well as their potential to produce essential vitamins and nutrients.

💊 Learn if the probiotics you have been taking are actually present in your sample: Sometimes probiotic supplements don't colonise in the gut and therefore don't provide much benefit. Find out if your probiotics are doing so.

🍓 Learn which foods to add to your diet, to promote a healthy gut:

June 10, 2019

Healthy Eating for Men

June 10, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

It’s Men’s Health week this week so I thought I’d share my top tips for keeping the men in your life healthy. Men and women aren’t that different when it comes to daily nutrition. Yes, men tend to have more muscle mass which increases their requirements compared to a female. But nutritionally speaking, men still need a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to tick along each day.

June 06, 2019

Low FODMAP Steamed Greens with Dukkah and Lemon

June 06, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, Clinical Nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

Green vegetables are one of the veggies that many people dislike and so don’t eat enough of. But there’s some simple ways to add flavour to greens, making them more enjoyable so you’ll want to eat them more often. And this is one of my favourite ways... SteamedGreens with Dukkah and Lemon.

June 02, 2019

How to support your immunity for winter

June 02, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton/ Rachel Eagleton

Winter is nearly here, so it’s time to think about surrounding yourself with the food that will support your immune system to stay well! 🥦🥝🍋

June 01, 2019

Low FODMAP Quick and Easy Tomato Sugo

June 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

A quick and easy recipe to make your own low FODMAP pasta sauce. This quick and easy tomato sugo is low FODMAP and takes only 15 minutes to cook.

June 01, 2019

Low FODMAP Tomato Salsa with Coriander and Lime (gluten-free, lactose-free)

June 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, Clinical Nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

Low FODMAP Tomato Salsa with Coriander & Lime. A bright and fresh salsa to serve with steak, chicken, fish, eggs or tacos. Or you can mix it through rice or serve it as a bruschetta.

June 01, 2019

Low FODMAP Dill and Chive Salmon Patties, with a Dill and Caper Sauce

June 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

This healthy recipe for dill and chive salmon patties is low FODMAP, gluten-free and dairy-free. It's a great way to add omega-3s and calcium to your day.

June 01, 2019

Low FODMAP Basic Pesto Dip (gluten-free, dairy-free)

June 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, Clinical Nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

This basil pesto dip is extremely versatile and can be used as a dip, a spread for sandwiches or toast, or to add flavour to pasta or rice dishes. My favourite way to eat this is spread on toast or crackers and topped with fresh tomato. This recipe is low FODMAP, gluten-free and dairy-free. You can even freeze it in small portions so that you'll always have some ready to add a flavour burst to your meals.

June 01, 2019

Low FODMAP Roasted Eggplant Dip

June 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

An easy dip to make at home that’s low FODMAP and full of flavour. This Roasted Eggplant Dip is excellent for a snack or spread on toast or sandwiches.

June 01, 2019

Low FODMAP Indonesian-Style Satay Sauce (gluten-free, dairy-free)

June 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, Clinical Nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

Satay Sauce is a lovely addition to many types of meals, adding beautiful flavour with little effort. This recipe, created by Corinne Nash, is a low FODMAP version that’s also gluten-free and dairy-free. It’s based on the Indonesian style and so goes very well with tofu, fish, chicken or beef, and with Gado Gado.

May 17, 2019

Your gut microbiome

May 17, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

How many different plant foods do you eat in a week? The American Gut project recently found that found that people regularly eating 30+ different types of plant foods per week had a more diverse microbiome than those eating 10 or fewer different plant foods a week. Recent research has shown the richer and more diverse the community of gut microbes are, the lower your risk of disease. Can you add a couple of different plants this week?

May 14, 2019

My favourite healthy eats around Balmain and Rozelle

May 14, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

Just because I’m a nutritionist doesn’t mean I want to cook dinner EVERY single night. Why would you live in Balmain (in Sydney’s Inner West) if you didn’t take advantage of all our wonderful restaurants and cafes?

And just because I’m a nutritionist doesn't mean EVERY meal has to be healthy – because life is about BALANCE – right? However sometimes it’s great to have a meal out that is healthy and leaves you feeling fab instead of bloated and heavy. Here are some of my favourites.

April 04, 2019

Can the Mediterranean diet provide protection against dementia?

April 04, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton

If you’re anything like me, the word ‘dementia’ fills you with fear. I want to spend my retirement years travelling and playing with my grandchildren. Not relying on someone to take care of me.

Like me, you probably think that there’s nothing you can do to protect yourself from dementia. That is, until I read some promising new research suggesting the Mediterranean diet may help delay dementia by up to 5 years.

April 02, 2019

Low FODMAP snack ideas

April 02, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

Need some ideas for low FODMAP snacks so you don’t die of boredom? Here’s a long list of low FODMAP snack ideas so you don’t run out of options.

April 01, 2019

Low FODMAP Spicy Gingerbread Cake with Orange Glaze {gluten-free, dairy-free}

April 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton/ Rachel Eagleton

I've always adored gingerbread. In fact I like a good gingerbread even more than I like chocolate cake, which may be surprising given how often I use chocolate in my recipes. Anywho... this is my favourite cake recipe and it's excellent for just about anytime you want cake. Birthdays, Christmas, afternoon tea. The options are endless:)So how about giving this recipe a go? It's also dairy-free and gluten-free, so it's good for most intolerances. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

April 01, 2019

Low FODMAP Chocolate Mug Cake

April 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

Do you need a quick, easy and seriously delicious low FODMAP treat? This Chocolate Mug Cake ticks all the boxes and takes only one minute to cook.

April 01, 2019

Low FODMAP Roasted Macadamia, Walnut and Maple Butter

April 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

An easy to make nut butter recipe that’s low FODMAP and gentle on the tummy. This Roasted Macadamia, Walnut and Maple Butter is absolutely delicious.

March 25, 2019

5 make-ahead vegetarian and pescatarian dinners

March 25, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

Busy? In a rush? Know that you should be eating more veggies and fish but not sure where to start? If you’re flying in the door after a busy day and need something easy to get on the table that’s healthy and tasty for your family here is a round up of my favourite vegetarian and pescatarian meals.

February 10, 2019

How to make a low FODMAP flour mix (that’s healthier than you can buy from the store)

February 10, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

A low FODMAP flour mix needs to be gluten-free, but also free from legumes. This recipe makes a healthier and safer mix than you’ll buy in the store.

February 01, 2019

10 reasons to use the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet app

February 01, 2019/ Rachel Eagleton, clinical nutritionist/ Rachel Eagleton

If you have IBS and follow a low FODMAP diet to manage your symptoms, the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet app is your best option for these 10 reasons.