Eat Plants for Health

16/05/2026

⭐4 GUT HEALTHY PROTEIN & FIBRE RICH BREAKFAST IDEAS ⭐

Everywhere I turn I hear people banging on about protein and how important it is for good health and how we need more. However, the majority of Australian's already consume more than adequate amounts of protein without even trying!!!

Protein is a key macronutrient that we need in our diet to thrive however, what really frustrates me is that very few people are talking about the importance of PROTEIN SOURCE!

Protein not only comes from animal sources e.g., meat, fish, dairy, eggs. It is also FOUND IN ALL PLANT FOODS to varying degrees including fruits (to a lesser extent), vegetables, whole grains, legumes (including tofu), nuts and seeds.

Unfortunately, when people are told they need to increase protein, they often reach for animal sources and research shows that for optimal long-term health benefits (not just short-term gains), we need to be getting the MAJORITY of our PROTEIN FROM PLANT sources!

When we reach for more protein from animal sources, we may inadvertently reduce our FIBRE intake, and this is a nutrient that the majority of Australian's fall short on! Animal protein contains ZERO fibre so this is not great for gut health, our beneficial gut microbes requiring adequate fibre to thrive and in turn support our health.

So, instead of reaching for steak (I heard this suggested by a nutritionist on a podcast recently 😫) or eggs for breakfast, why not consider my gut healthy PROTEIN AND FIBRE rich plant-based breakfast ideas instead. Simple and speedy to make and supper tasty.

Give me a delicious, colourful smoothie bowl over steak any day! 😅

Note: protein & fibre calculations are estimates only, calculated using Cronometer.

13/05/2026

I am excited to finally receive my box of resources from PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) in the US!

These will assist me in conducting my Food for Life classes once I have successfully completed my instructor training😀

Watch this space!

P.S. Our cat Charlie was also excited to receive a new cardboard box to sit in!

06/05/2026

For anyone living in Australia or US and diagnosed with IBS 🙂

Diagnosed with IBS? Living in USA or Australia?

Researchers from the Uni Melb in collab with Monash are inviting adults with a diagnosis of IBS to join an online study comparing two proven treatments - dietary or behavioural.

✅ Adults 18+ in USA or Australia with IBS
✅ Free participation, all online, with one-on-one clinician support
✅ More info & screening: www.gutresearchstudy.com

The study aims to understand how to match the right treatment to the right person!

28/04/2026

For anyone who has ulcerative colitis and is living in Victoria 😃

Monash University is recruiting participants for a study exploring a new dietary therapy for ulcerative colitis. Check out the flyer for more details - and feel free to pass it on to anyone who might be interested!

27/04/2026

This week I will be starting my training to become a Food for Life instructor.

I'm excited to begin providing classes and courses which will help you add more plants to your plate so you can prevent or overcome health issues and regain your vitality 🥑🥦🍌🍉

24/04/2026

Important info for anyone taking GLP-1 agonists.

21/04/2026

I often see IBS and IBD confused and it's so frustrating! Here is a great definition of the two different but overlapping conditions which you may find useful. FYI, I was diagnosed with both!

09/04/2026

⭐9 SIMPLE SUPERMARKET SWAPS TO BOOST GUT HEALTH⭐

These days there is a wealth of information available on gut health.

It's fantastic that our knowledge and understanding of this complex topic is growing but too much information can also lead to overwhelm.

To really move the needle on gut health we probably don't need more information, another fad diet or more supplements and superfoods, we need behaviour change!

As a Health Coach I help alleviate overwhelm for clients by breaking habit and behaviour changes down into small, simple, achievable steps.

This can include making some simple swaps next time you go food shopping.

Here are my top 9 supermarket swaps that can benefit you and your gut bugs.

If you need support adopting gut healthy habits so you can calm your digestion and feel energised and confident again, I am here to help!

You can get started by booking a 1:1 session with me via my website (www.eatplantsforhealth.com.au) I look forward to hearing from you!

23/03/2026

⭐CLIENT FEEDBACK⭐

Over the last few months, I have had the pleasure of working with another beautiful client, Janet who has kindly shared her feedback following my 12-week coaching program - The Gut Health Makeover.

BEFORE
😔 Uncomfortable long-standing digestive symptoms including abdominal pain and bloating
😔Restrictive diet
😔Feeling too tired and unmotivated to prepare healthy meals or to exercise
😔Eating for emotional reasons
😔Persistent sugar cravings
😔Difficulty sticking to healthy habits long-term
😔Had previously tried a low FODMAP diet and gastritis diet without success

AFTER
😍Regular bowel movements and reduced digestive symptoms
😍Eating, enjoying and tolerating more plant foods than she has ever eaten in her life!
😍Significantly diminished sugar cravings and consumption of sugary, highly processed foods
😍Undertaking regular exercise and enjoying it
😍Highly motivated to continue healthy habits
😍Greater self-compassion and learning from mistakes vs giving up

If you are experiencing gut health issues and are looking for support, I am here to help.

Health coaching can be highly effective for people with chronic health issues, those who invest in support more likely to achieve their health goals vs going it alone.

I couldn't do it alone either and that's why I became a Health Coach!

You can check out my website (www.eatplantsforthealth.com.au) for more information or send me an email ([email protected]) or a DM.

17/02/2026

⭐FOODS TO ENJOY WHEN YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN IBD FLARE⭐

I'm often asked how I managed to successfully implement a plant-based diet when I was unwell with Crohn's disease.

To be honest I tried and failed until I sought the help of a Health Coach. Every time I ate high fibre foods like spinach, broccoli, lentils, nuts, brown rice, quinoa etc., I was in horrible pain 2 hours later.

I now know that that starting by bringing in more foods high in soluble fibre vs insoluble fibre first is key.

Soluble fibre dissolves in water and helps form a soft gel-like substance, enhancing stool consistency and slowing gut motility. Insoluble fibre doesn't dissolve in water and excess amounts can be aggravating to a sensitive gut.

All plant foods contain a combination of fibres but certain plant foods are higher in soluble fibre and these are the ones to focus on when symptomatic.

Below are MY TOP FOODS to enjoy in abundance when you are symptomatic. These all provide soluble fibre for the gut microbiome, helping to repair the gut lining and reduce inflammation.

1. BANANAS - packed with pre-biotic fibre (pectin), bananas are one of the mandatory foods on the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet, shown to induce remission in children and adults with Crohn's disease
2. MELONS - super hydrating and loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, high intake of watermelon is associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer (IBD patients have increased risk)
3. PAPAYA - easy to digest and rich in vitamins A, C and E which can help reduce inflammation
4. APPLE - another mandatory food on the Crohn's Disease Exclusion diet due to its pre-biotic fibre (pectin) content
5. SWEET POTATO & POTATO - white potato is another mandatory food on the Crohn's Disease Exclusion diet due to its resistant starch content
6. OATS - a key food on the IBD-AID diet, another dietary approach reported to induce remission in some IBD patients
7. CHIA SEEDS - packed with fibre, protein and omega-3's, chia can encourage the growth of health-promoting gut bacteria

If you are struggling with an IBD flare, don't panic! You don't need to avoid ALL fibre. Focus on these foods plus others high in soluble fibre and seek expert guidance if required. These foods worked well for me, but we are all different 😍

11/02/2026

⭐CLIENT FEEDBACK⭐

I recently had the pleasure of working with another lovely client, Sharon who has kindly shared a testimonial following my 6-week coaching program - Digestive Health Kickstart.

BEFORE
😕Uncomfortable digestive symptoms including bloating, gas and heartburn
😕Not sleeping well, feeling tired all the time
😕Struggling to lose weight
😕High BP
😕Sugar cravings were real!!
😕Always putting others needs first
😕Had previously tried high protein diet, Weight Watchers, EFT "tapping" and going alcohol free

AFTER
😍Improved quality and regularity of bowel movements and minimal digestive symptoms
😍Improved sleep and energy levels
😍Improved self-compassion
😍Improved physical and mental health
😍Putting own health needs first as a priority
😍Choosing progress over perfection
😍Choosing to nourish her body with an abundance of whole plant foods

🥑If you are experiencing gut and other health issues, I am here to help! I find it so rewarding to work with clients to improve their health and I would love to work with you too.

🍉Check out my website (www.eatplantsforhealth.com.au) or follow me on social media to learn more about how I can support your health journey.