Rachel Eagleton, nutritionist

31/03/2025

I've had a few questions about fuelling for the Nike After Dark Tour - a half marathon than starts at 4.30pm (next Saturday). I'm running it and here's my thoughts. I'll be following my usual carb loading protocol. I'll have my largest meal (probably a rice based dish) the night before. On the day of the run I'll have my usual muesli. I'll cut back on the greek yoghurt and instead add in a banana (more carbs). I'll have a couple of pieces of sourdough toast for lunch and I'm hoping a hot cross bun makes an appearance. The focus will not be on MORE food but on relatively more carbs and "whiter" (lower fibre) carbs than I usually choose. Nothing new on race day (or the day before!). I'll be using a mixture of huma gels and Cliff Blocks for during the run. Some will be caffeinated as caffeine is a grade A sports supplement. I'll add some more thoughts on fuelling in the comments. Please share with your friends running this event!

As I enter the taper period for my fourth marathon I thought I would write down how to carb-load successfully.  I remember all too clearly the feeling of hitting the "wall" from my first half marathon where I just wanted to lie down and have a nap at the 17k mark.  Fast f

26/03/2025

Recall - Queensland Woolies

Food Recall Alert- Woolworths Various Fresh Cut Salad Products

Woolworths are conducting a recall of the above product(s). The product(s) have been available for sale online (QLD only) and in store at Woolworths Supermarkets and Woolworths Metro in QLD.

- Woolworths Mixed Leaf 120g- Use By: 26 MAR 25
- Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Kit with Teriyaki Sauce 400g- Use By: 26 MAR 25
- Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Mix Rainbow Vegetables 400g- Use By: 26 MAR 25
- Woolworths Kale & Spinach 300g- Use By: 26 MAR 25
- Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 120g- Use By: 26 MAR 25
- Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 60g- Use By: 26 MAR 25
- Woolworths Spinach 60g- Use By: 26 MAR 25

The recall is due to potential microbiological (E. coli -STEC) contamination.

For more information: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls

06/03/2025

Thanks for having me .sydney to talk all things perimenopause and menopause and supporting yourself through nutrition and fitness. Plenty of great questions!

08/02/2025

Introducing my 2025 Reset 🌿 🍋 🍏. Are you coming out of the festive season feeling a bit blah?
My 10 Day Metabolic Reset is kicking off on February 20.
The Reset will help you feel energised, balanced and recharged. This program includes 10 days of whole food recipes with daily guided support . I’ll help you set you up for the year by enjoying nourishing food that is plant rich and nutritionally dense. By handing over the reins to me I’ll take away decision fatigue and set you up with new lifestyle habits.
By eating more nourishing food you’ll nurture your body, strengthen your immune system and increase your energy levels as we head into 2025.
Follow the link in my bio to find out more.
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

08/02/2025

Introducing my 2025 Reset 🌿 🍋 🍏 -

Hello  I got in touch a week ago about my 2025 Summer Reset but there was a broken link in my email - oops!  If you're keen to book in here's the link: https://www.racheleagleton.com.au/metabolic-reset  

29/01/2025

Great article on magnesium. A suitable form in Australia that contains taurine is the ethical nutrients mega magnesium - you have to get the powdered form to get the 3g of taurine

Magnesium is the multitool nutrient for perimenopause. It supports stress relief, better sleep, hormone balance, and metabolic health.

27/01/2025

Introducing my 2025 Reset 🌿 🍋 🍏 -

Are you coming out of the festive season feeling a bit blah?
My 10 Day Summer Reset is kicking off on February 17.
The Reset will help you feel energised, balanced and recharged. This program includes 10 days of whole food recipes with daily guided support . I’ll help you set you up for the year by enjoying nourishing food that is plant rich and nutritionally dense. By handing over the reins to me I’ll take away decision fatigue and set you up with new lifestyle habits.
By eating more nourishing food you’ll nurture your body, strengthen your immune system and increase your energy levels as we head into 2023.
Head to https://www.racheleagleton.com.au/metabolic-reset to find out more.
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

My 10 Day Metabolic Reset will help you feel more energised, balanced and recharged. This program includes 10 days of whole food recipes with daily guided support and lifestyle habits. I’ll help you reset your metabolism by enjoying food that is plant based and nutritionally dense. By handing ove

30/08/2024

Fascinating. Bicarbonate of soda is a grade a supplement meaning it’s safe and effective howecervup to now it’s been only proven over 1 to 10 min efforts and the gi upset were bad. Now Maureen have put it in a Microtel so it doesn’t have negative side effects getting good results over hour long time trials. Have you tried it?

A Swedish company’s baking soda formula was the hottest supplement at the Olympics. And now a new study finds that it really works.

01/05/2024

It’s cold, wet and dark early in Sydney - it’s time for soup! I’m making my Italian country soup tonight. Here’s some soup ideas that will also keep you nice and full

I absolutely adore soup and it would be my go-to lunch in winter. Soups are a great way of getting in more plant foods in an aim to get to the target of 30 different plant foods across the week to support the microbes living in our gut which need a diverse range of plant foods to flourish. These so

19/03/2024

I just received this beautiful testimonial from Davida - what a pleasure she was to work with!

"Struggling to loose post menapausal weight, and not through lack of trying with different diets, fast 800, weight watchers etc and young twenty something personal trainers trying to give me nutritional advice; I needed someone who had knowledge about post Menapausal needs in regards to nutrition and exercise- that's when I found Rachel Eagleton. Rachel's six week nutritional program has been so beneficial, I now know what my body needs, and have learnt so much. Rachel was honest and encouraging, I truly valued her weekly feedback she was always willing to answer my questions and offer support and understanding. Thank you again for assisting me to take better care and teaching me good habits."

27/02/2024

This was delicious with a rich veggie based sauce! I used skin off thighs, and reduced the extra virgin olive oil and butter amounts. Stir through a tin of chickpeas to stretch it to two meals and increase your plant proteins

https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/recipes/this-green-chicken-masala-is-karen-martini-s-new-go-to-midweek-chicken-curry-20230518-p5d9dv.html?fbclid=IwAR3AzYW6SFLAwdULe1ULaog8_ZvSwKVShnAko35F663zzTip1chlO2WTbPo_aem_AeatCyBsEYgPTdOFXpoTwxLLoDHM1piA6RGg-24CXEwEMRIdj2NCEWKvTjbfIHiRGss

This curry is deliciously bright and light and the swift cooking time for the flavour payoff is a real winner.

29/01/2024

Perfect dinner for a hot night. Served with salad and snow peas Posted • A very simple and delicious way to eat fish! On a large tray, scrunch together 150 g of halved cherry tomatoes with half a lemon thinly sliced, 100 g green olives which have been pitted and crushed, fresh oregano and a really good drizzle of olive oil. Nestle some snapper fillets onto and around the tomatoes, drizzle with a little more oil and season with salt. Bake in a 200C oven for 8-10 minutes! Topped with a little more fresh oregano and that’s dinner! I’ve served with some new season borlotti beans which I’ve cooked, but some roast potatoes or crusty bread is perfect too!