Gillian McKinnon Clinical Nutrition

06/01/2022

Interesting. Another reason to eat a healthy, diverse, plant based diet.

Scientists have identified three bacterial metabolites from the human microbiome that can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 viral infection.

27/12/2021

Finally! I feel like this kind of advice has been a bit lacking in the last couple of years… 🤨

This time of year always brings out the "new year, new me" resolutions, often consisting of improved diets and fitness regimes, and experts say keeping our immune system in good shape is even more important amid the COVID threat. Brisbane woman Donna Dyson said since the pandemic her lifestyle had "...

22/12/2020

In moderation... 😉

Merry Christmas folks, if that’s your thing, and a Happy and hopeful New Year 🤞🏽🤞🏽. I am taking an extended break but will be back in 2021 with renewed focus and direction. In the meantime I wish you all the very very best. Stay well, stay safe, and eat your veggies.
Xx

21/12/2020

Yes it’s the time of year to indulge (and if not this year then when!) but remember to back up afterwards with some healthier choices and for the sake of your loved ones, your self-respect, and your overall health, go easy on the alcohol 😉🎄

It's that time of year again, with Christmas parties and holiday catch-ups on the horizon — and all that party food and takeaway can have consequences for your gut health, writes Claus T Christophersen.

03/12/2020

I think this is all of us. We know what to do for our mental and physical health and wellbeing but the doing is hard, or boring, or takes us out of our comfort zone. Do it anyway. The effort is worth it, you CAN do it, and it will pay off.

13/11/2020

Ha ha, happy Friday everyone! 😆🤣🤢

04/11/2020

Yum! One to add to my salad repertoire 👍🏽

Spiced Chicken and Roast Almond Salad - Healthier. Happier. Quick, easy and tasty healthy recipes for Queenslanders.

30/10/2020

While you might not do some of these in the office (the prayer stretch might look like you’re having a “I can’t take this any more moment” 😆) they are all great to do when you get home and/or before bed. Especially on a Friday after a long week.

Try these 6 effective stretches to help smooth out any upper body tension held from hours glued to your desk. Gently hold for 30 seconds, breathe and repeat daily. Tag someone who would love this 😊

16/10/2020

Love this. It’s hard to do for some of us but it’s super important and one of the building blocks of strong mental health.

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07/10/2020

Woohoo!

Know someone who loves chocolate? Cocoa powder is packed with phytochemicals that have been linked to reducing inflammation in the body. Just remember to stick to 70% or higher and enjoy in moderation 😉