Naomi's Healthful Habits

Naomi's Healthful Habits Join me on this path to a healthier, and happier life!💚

🌼Welcome to Naomi's Healthful Habits🌼
Inspired by my parents and my own health journey, I’ve combined health studies and a passion for nutrition to help you make choices for optimal health.

Plain Curd in India 🇮🇳This simple bowl might not look exciting… but it’s one of the most traditional and nourishing food...
03/03/2026

Plain Curd in India 🇮🇳
This simple bowl might not look exciting… but it’s one of the most traditional and nourishing foods in Indian cuisine.
Curd is essentially yoghurt — made by fermenting milk with live cultures. The fermentation process creates beneficial bacteria that support gut health, digestion and immunity.
Why I chose it: • Naturally rich in protein
• Contains probiotics for the gut
• Cooling and soothing on the digestive system
• No added sugars
• A beautiful complement to savoury dishes
When travelling, I look for simple, whole foods that are locally prepared and culturally authentic. Fermented foods like curd are deeply rooted in Indian food traditions and have been part of daily meals here for generations.
Sometimes the most powerful foods are the simplest ones.

Naomi 💚

Crispy dosa served on a banana leaf with sambar and fresh coconut chutney.Light, fermented and beautifully golden, with ...
01/03/2026

Crispy dosa served on a banana leaf with sambar and fresh coconut chutney.
Light, fermented and beautifully golden, with that perfect balance of crunch and softness.
Such a simple dish, yet full of flavour. Absolutely delicious 😋

Naomi 💚

Morning Masala Chai in India ☕🇮🇳This morning in the hotel lobby, I said yes to a small clay cup of freshly brewed masala...
01/03/2026

Morning Masala Chai in India ☕🇮🇳
This morning in the hotel lobby, I said yes to a small clay cup of freshly brewed masala chai.
Two pots gently simmering with black tea, milk, fresh ginger and whole green cardamom pods. Extra sugar was on the side, but the pot itself only had a tiny amount — and it was perfectly balanced.
It was warm, fragrant and deeply comforting.
What I love is that this traditional chai isn’t just about taste — it’s layered with ingredients that have been used for centuries:
• Ginger – supports digestion and has natural anti-inflammatory properties
• Cardamom pods – beautifully aromatic and known to assist gut health
• Black tea – rich in antioxidants
• Milk – adds protein and creaminess for satiety
Travel, for me, isn’t about abandoning healthy habits. It’s about staying grounded while being open to culture and connection.
A small clay cup. Real spices. A mindful sip.
Wellness can absolutely include experience.
Naomi 💚

India – Day 1 🇮🇳 and already in love with the food.Last night I chose a simple vegetarian dinner — a beautiful chickpea ...
28/02/2026

India – Day 1 🇮🇳 and already in love with the food.

Last night I chose a simple vegetarian dinner — a beautiful chickpea curry (Chana Masala) with rice and a side of cucumber and red onion.
I’ve decided to eat vegetarian while I’m here, and honestly… it feels easy. The flavours are layered, aromatic and nourishing without being heavy.
What I love about this dish: • Chickpeas = plant protein + fibre
• Warming spices that support digestion
• Simple ingredients, no fuss
• Satisfying without that overfull feeling
It kept me comfortably full, calm and energised — even after only three hours sleep from travel.
If you’d like to try it at home, here’s a simplified version I’d happily make in my own kitchen.

Naomi’s Simple Chana Masala
Ingredients:
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup crushed tomatoes)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh coriander to serve
Method:
Gently sauté onion in extra virgin olive oil until soft.
Add garlic and ginger. Stir until fragrant.
Add spices and toast lightly.
Stir in tomatoes and simmer 5–10 minutes.
Add chickpeas and a splash of water. Simmer 15 minutes.
Finish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon.
Serve with basmati rice and a simple cucumber + red onion salad.
Balanced. Satisfying. Real food.
India is already teaching me that simple ingredients, when treated well, are extraordinary.
Naomi 💚

Back to basics.Eggs, broccoli, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.That’s it.No flour.No com...
24/02/2026

Back to basics.
Eggs, broccoli, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
That’s it.
No flour.
No complicated sauces.
No ingredients you can’t pronounce.
Just real food that works with your body, not against it.
This little bake is packed with quality protein from the eggs, fibre from the broccoli and onion, natural flavour from garlic, and that savoury, almost cheesy finish from nutritional yeast.
It’s the kind of meal that keeps you steady.
Full.
Clear-headed.
Balanced eating doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to be intentional.
Half vegetables.
Quality protein.
Good fats from the yolks.
Simple. Sustainable. Nourishing.

Naomi 💚

Two dishes. One intention. Nourishment.Tonight’s dinner was simple, colourful and completely satisfying.🥗 A plate built ...
18/02/2026

Two dishes. One intention. Nourishment.

Tonight’s dinner was simple, colourful and completely satisfying.

🥗 A plate built around fibre-rich vegetables
🥣 A bowl to round it out with protein and healthy fats.

This is what balance looks like for me.
Half the plate vegetables.
Quality protein.
A touch of healthy fats.
Real food, cooked simply — often in extra virgin olive oil, with herbs and lemon for flavour.
No extremes.
No restriction.
No complicated rules.
Just food that supports steady energy, stable mood and long stretches without thinking about snacks.
When your meals are built properly, you don’t chase food all evening.
You feel calm. Grounded. Satisfied.
That’s sustainable.

Naomi 💚

Happy Year of the Horse 🐎Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac — a symbol of strength...
16/02/2026

Happy Year of the Horse 🐎

Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac — a symbol of strength, energy, freedom, and forward movement.

The Horse reminds us to keep going.
To move our bodies.
To trust our instincts.
To live with purpose and vitality.
In health, the Horse represents momentum — not extremes, not burnout — but steady, consistent habits that carry us forward day after day.
May this year bring you:
• Strong energy
• A resilient body
• Mental clarity
• Prosperity in all areas of life
• And simple, daily happiness
Longevity isn’t built in one grand gesture.

It’s built in the small choices we make every day — what we eat, how we move, how we rest, how we think.
Let this be a year of strength with softness.
Discipline with joy.
Freedom with intention.
Happy Year of the Horse.
May you run toward the life you truly want.

Naomi 💚



What 600 calories actually looks like.Four-bean mix.Two types of spinach + kale.2 eggs + 1 extra white.Parmesan.Fresh le...
15/02/2026

What 600 calories actually looks like.

Four-bean mix.
Two types of spinach + kale.
2 eggs + 1 extra white.
Parmesan.
Fresh lemon juice.
Salt, pepper.
Cooked in extra virgin olive oil.
This plate comes in at approximately 600 calories — and it is completely sustainable.

Here’s the breakdown:
🥚 Protein: 35–36g
🌿 Fibre: 16–18g
🫒 Fat: ~27g
That combination is powerful.
The protein supports muscle and satiety.
The fibre feeds the microbiome and stabilises glucose.
The fats help absorb fat-soluble nutrients and keep you satisfied.
This isn’t “diet food.”
This is balanced food.
Because of the protein + fibre + healthy fats together, I won’t be hungry for a good 5–6 hours after this. No grazing. No cravings. No energy crash.
This is what I mean when I talk about building a plate that works for you.
Half plants.
Intentional protein.
Quality fats.
Sustainable. Nourishing. Satisfying.

Naomi 💚

Simple. Seasonal. Satisfying.Tonight’s dessert: 😋Greek yoghurtChia seedsCinnamonFresh figsThat’s it.The figs bring natur...
14/02/2026

Simple. Seasonal. Satisfying.
Tonight’s dessert: 😋
Greek yoghurt
Chia seeds
Cinnamon
Fresh figs
That’s it.
The figs bring natural sweetness, fibre and beautiful polyphenols (that deep ruby colour tells you they’re rich in antioxidants).
The yoghurt adds protein to help steady blood sugar.
The chia gives extra fibre and healthy fats to slow absorption and support gut health.
When we pair fruit with protein and fibre, we create balance — not restriction.
You don’t need to cut fruit out.
You just need to build your plate wisely.
Two pieces tonight.
Real food. Real pleasure. No extremes.

Naomi 💚

Valentine’s Day 🥰 – You Can Celebrate & Still Feel Good ❤️Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean overindulging or waking u...
13/02/2026

Valentine’s Day 🥰 – You Can Celebrate & Still Feel Good ❤️
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean overindulging or waking up tomorrow feeling sluggish.
Today in Melbourne, the weather is beautiful. Perfect for: • A long walk in nature
• A picnic in the park
• Time with someone you love
• Or simply time with yourself
Love can look like:
❤️ Moving your body in the sunshine
❤️ Sharing nourishing food
❤️Choosing quality over quantity
❤️ Savouring a few squares of dark chocolate instead of a whole box
You can enjoy something special (like a blueberry heart topped with dark chocolate, pomegranate, pistachios and a sprinkle of salt 😉) and still honour your health.
It’s not about restriction.
It’s about intention.
Celebrate love.
Celebrate connection.
Celebrate feeling good in your body.
That’s the kind of Valentine’s Day that lasts longer than flowers.
Naomi ❣️



Wild Salmon, Red Beans & Okra 🐟😋Today’s meal is a beautiful reminder that balanced eating doesn’t need to be fancy… just...
12/02/2026

Wild Salmon, Red Beans & Okra 🐟😋
Today’s meal is a beautiful reminder that balanced eating doesn’t need to be fancy… just thoughtful.
On my plate: Wild salmon
Red beans
Okra
Lots of fresh herbs and spices
Why I love this combination:
• Salmon gives me quality protein and omega-3s for brain health and inflammation support
• Red beans add fibre to nourish the gut microbiome and keep blood sugar steady
• Okra is rich in soluble fibre and plant compounds that support metabolic health
• Herbs and spices bring flavour, colour and protective polyphenols
This is what I mean when I talk about building a balanced plate: Protein ✔️
Fibre ✔️
Healthy fats ✔️
Colour ✔️
Flavour ✔️
No extremes. No restriction. Just real food working with the body, not against it.
Every meal is an opportunity to support your health.

Naomi 💚

👀 Lutein: real food for healthy eyes 💚Your eyes love lutein — a powerful antioxidant that concentrates in the macula, he...
10/02/2026

👀 Lutein: real food for healthy eyes 💚
Your eyes love lutein — a powerful antioxidant that concentrates in the macula, helping protect vision and support clarity.

What lutein does
Filters blue light (screens!)
Supports visual sharpness & contrast
Helps reduce glare and eye strain
Protects against age-related vision changes
Some studies even show significant improvements in visual function, depending on the cause of vision changes.

🥬 Top food sources of lutein
Kale
Spinach
Dark leafy greens
Egg yolks
🫒 Absorption tip (this matters!)
Lutein is fat-soluble, so your body absorbs it best when eaten with healthy fats — like egg yolks or extra virgin olive oil.
This is why meals that combine leafy greens + eggs + good fats are such powerful “eye food”.
Simple. Nourishing. Evidence-based.
Your eyes will thank you 👀

Naomi 💚

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