Stepping Stones Nutrition

16/12/2025

Reducing sugar isn’t just about cutting out sweets. 🍪🍫

It shifts how your metabolism works day-to-day. When you lower your sugar intake, your blood glucose rises more gradually after meals. This steadier response means your body doesn’t have to release large amounts of insulin, and that’s where the benefits begin.

With fewer spikes and crashes, your energy lasts longer, cravings ease off and your natural appetite cues become clearer. Your brain also benefits from more stable blood glucose, supporting better concentration and a more even mood. Over time, these small changes create a noticeable lift in metabolic health and overall wellbeing.

If you’re working on your health, this is one of the simplest, most effective places to start.

16/12/2025

Screens are part of everyday life now, especially for our kids and teens. Constant access to technology can quietly shape mood, behaviour, sleep and focus.

What we are seeing more often is not just “too much screen time”, but real changes in the way the brain seeks reward. Poor impulse control, cravings, disrupted sleep, low mood and rising anxiety can all be part of the picture. These patterns can affect learning, confidence and relationships.

The brain’s reward system is closely linked to dopamine, sleep rhythms, gut health and nervous system balance. When these systems are under strain, young people can feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift.

The encouraging part is that nutrition, sleep timing, daily rhythms and nervous system support all play a powerful role in restoring balance.

If this is something you are concerned about for your child or family, get in touch, I would love to support you with practical, realistic steps. Small changes can make a meaningful difference.

You can start with the list in the image, it's important for us all regardless of age!

15/12/2025

A friendly reminder that I’ll be finishing up for the year on Friday 19th December and returning on Monday 5th January.

Check your supplement supplies and order by this Thursday 18th December to have delivery by Christmas.

Message me if you would like an appointment before Friday or on my return in January.

Wishing you all a safe and Happy Christmas!
Thanks for a wonderful year,
Kim

11/12/2025

When stress is high, sleep is often the first thing to suffer.

A busy nervous system makes it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake feeling rested. The good news? What you do during the day has a powerful influence on how you sleep at night.

I have shared a few simple ways to help calm your system in the slides.

These day-to-day changes are a big focus inside my Metabolic Balance program because better sleep supports energy, weight, mood and resilience.

And if you have felt a bit off track lately, I would love to support you back into a steadier rhythm. Send me a message if you would like to chat.

10/12/2025

With Christmas just around the corner and the holiday rush in full swing, it’s more important than ever to make sure your meals truly support your body.

One simple habit can help you stay energised and balanced through the season:
👉 Eat a few bites of protein first at every meal.

That might be your eggs, fish, chicken, tofu, cheese or another Metabolic Balance–approved protein.

Why does “protein first” help?

👉Supports steadier blood sugar
Starting with protein slows how quickly carbohydrates are absorbed — helping prevent those energy crashes and sugar cravings later in the day.

👉Helps you feel satisfied for longer
Protein triggers fullness hormones, so you can enjoy your meal and walk away comfortably satisfied — even at barbecues or long festive lunches.

👉Protects your energy when life is busy
Stable blood sugar means steadier energy for travel, gift shopping, kids’ activities and late-night celebrations.

👉Fits into real life, anywhere
At an airport café, family lunch or summer barbecue:
1️⃣ Choose your protein
2️⃣ Take a few bites first
3️⃣ Then enjoy your vegetables and the rest of your plate mindfully

How do you plan to stay balanced this festive season?
Share your tip below ⬇️

09/12/2025

Your microbiome influences far more than digestion, it plays a role in skin health, immune balance, energy, mood, and how your body responds to everyday stress. When this ecosystem shifts, the body often shows subtle signs that something in the gut environment may need attention.

These signs may present in ways you don't link to your gut. Symptoms like skin sensitivity or breakouts, frequent illness, brain fog or low mood.
If these patterns feel familiar, functional stool testing can offer objective insight into microbial balance, inflammation markers, digestive function, and key metabolites that shape whole-body wellbeing. It allows a targeted plan to be put in place to address the symptoms and have you feeling better. Message me if you'd like to know more. I'd love to help.

04/12/2025

As the year winds down, many of us feel the pressure building. If you’re ready for a calmer, clearer start to the new year, I’d love to help you get there. 
Throughout December, I’m gifting an Australian Bush Flower Essence with every first consultation.
A simple, natural way to support your emotional reset as we plan your personalised nutrition path.
Book via link in bio.

03/12/2025