Naomi's Healthful Habits

04/09/2026

Listen to what your body is telling you.
One of the reasons I became so interested in nutrition and health was because I started paying closer attention to how my own body responded.
How did I feel after eating certain foods?
Was I energised or sluggish?
Was my digestion comfortable?
Was I sleeping well?
Was something repeatedly causing discomfort?
Those little changes can be easy to dismiss. We often put them down to getting older, being busy, stress, or simply “one of those things.”
But I've learned not to automatically brush them aside.
For me, becoming healthier has been partly about becoming more curious about my own body — noticing patterns, making small changes, and seeing what happens.
And importantly, what works beautifully for one person may not work for another.
Nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, connection — there isn't one perfect formula that suits every body or every life.
Sometimes one of the most healthful habits we can develop is simply learning to pay attention.
Your body gives you information every day.
Are you listening?
Naomi 💚

03/09/2026

Travel is a healthful habit too 🌍
Travel can be wonderful — but it can also ask a lot of us.
Long flights. Interrupted sleep. Different foods and meal times. A new climate. Driving on unfamiliar roads. Being out of our normal exercise routine. And sometimes, the emotions that come with returning to people and places that mean so much to us.
Since arriving back in Israel, my routine certainly hasn’t looked like it does at home.
And that’s okay.
Health isn’t about keeping everything perfectly controlled wherever we go. Sometimes it’s about being adaptable — listening to our bodies, getting some sleep when we need it, walking instead of doing our usual workout, choosing nourishing foods when we can, spending time outdoors and allowing ourselves to simply be present.
Yesterday, one of the healthiest things I did had nothing to do with nutrition or exercise.
I spent four hours with my mum.
We laughed. We played Scrabble. We went out for lunch. We enjoyed being together.
And after all the travelling, tiredness and change of routine, that connection felt every bit as important to my wellbeing as anything I could put on my plate.
Healthful habits travel with us — but sometimes they look a little different when we do.

Naomi 💚

31/08/2026

A New Season, A New Beginning

Today is the first day of spring here in Australia — a season of new growth, warmer days and fresh beginnings.

But for me, this September looks a little different.

Today I’m leaving Australia and heading to Israel, where the seasons are turning the other way and autumn is beginning — although, in true Israeli style, there will still be plenty of sunshine and warm days ahead. ☀️

I’m looking forward to spending precious time with my mum, reconnecting with friends and family, and simply enjoying being there.

September also brings Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year — another beautiful reminder of renewal and new beginnings.

One of the foods traditionally enjoyed at this time is the pomegranate. Its abundance of ruby-red seeds has long made it a symbol of abundance and blessing, and it’s also one of those wonderful whole foods that brings colour, fibre and antioxidants to the table. ❤️

I love that this September brings together so many kinds of new beginnings for me — a new season, a new year and a change of scenery.

And while the seasons may change, the habits that help us feel our best can travel with us: nourishing food, movement, sleep, sunshine, connection and making time for the people we love.

Here’s to embracing the season we’re in — wherever in the world that may be.

Hello September. 🍎🍯

Naomi 💚

29/08/2026

🌈 “Eat the rainbow” doesn’t mean every colour has to be on your plate at every meal.

When we talk about eating a variety of colourful plant foods, it’s easy to turn another simple healthful habit into something we feel we need to get perfect.

But variety can happen across your day — and across your week.

Different vegetables, fruits, herbs, legumes, nuts and seeds provide different fibres, vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds. The aim isn’t to build the perfect rainbow plate every time you eat. It’s simply to keep bringing variety into your diet over time.

🥦 One easy habit to try this week:

Choose one plant food you haven’t eaten recently.

Swap broccoli for green beans.
Almonds for walnuts.
Blueberries for kiwi.
Or simply pick up a vegetable you haven't bought for a while.

Small changes create variety — and sustainable healthy eating really can be that simple.

Naomi 💚

24/08/2026

Nutritional yeast — strange name, surprisingly useful little food.

If you’ve never used nutritional yeast before, don’t let the name put you off.

Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of yeast, usually sold as little golden flakes. It has a naturally savoury, slightly nutty, almost cheesy flavour — which is why it’s so good sprinkled over vegetables, salads, eggs, soups, beans or whole grains.

What I like about it is that a small sprinkle can add flavour and some useful nutrition.

It naturally provides protein and several B vitamins, although the exact nutrient content varies between brands. Many nutritional yeasts are also fortified with extra B vitamins, particularly B12 — so it’s always worth turning the packet over and reading the ingredients rather than assuming they’re all the same.

I choose organic nutritional yeast and look for a simple ingredient list without lots of unnecessary additions.

One little reminder: nutritional yeast isn’t the same as baker’s yeast. It’s inactive, so it won’t make your bread rise — and it won’t keep growing in your gut!

For me, this is another example of how whole-food eating doesn’t have to be bland. Sometimes one simple ingredient can add a beautiful savoury hit without reaching for heavily processed sauces or flavourings.

Healthful habit: Keep a jar in the pantry and try a spoonful sprinkled over your next tray of roasted vegetables or bowl of chickpeas.

Naomi 💚

23/08/2026

23/08/2026

WALNUTS 🧠 — MY NEW FAVOURITE

Have you ever noticed how a walnut actually looks a little like a brain? 😊

Walnuts have become my new favourite nut — and nutritionally, there’s a lot to love about them.

They’re one of the best nut sources of ALA, a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid, and they also provide fibre, protein, magnesium and an impressive variety of plant compounds and antioxidants.

Research has linked regular walnut consumption with benefits for heart health, including healthier cholesterol levels, and there’s growing interest in their potential role in supporting brain health and healthy ageing.

But what I particularly love is how easy they are to include.

A small handful added to yoghurt, sprinkled over a salad, mixed through oats or simply eaten as they are gives you crunch, healthy fats and some lovely extra nutrition.

No complicated superfood required.

Just a simple whole food that happens to pack quite a lot into its little shell.

Healthful habits don’t have to be complicated. Sometimes they’re just a handful of walnuts.

Naomi 💚

22/08/2026

I love watching a new leaf form on one of my plants.

From that first little curl of new growth to the moment it slowly unfurls into a beautiful leaf. There’s something about witnessing new life that genuinely warms my heart.

And it made me think about why I love sharing Naomi’s Healthful Habits.

Every now and then, someone tells me they’ve taken something I’ve shared and made a small change in their own life. Maybe they’re eating a little differently, moving more, getting outside, prioritising sleep, or simply thinking about their health in a new way.

And I get that same feeling.

Because we can share ideas, offer encouragement and create the right conditions — but we can’t make someone grow.

That part belongs to them.

Just like this little leaf, change doesn’t have to happen all at once. It can begin quietly, with something small, and unfold in its own time.

There is something incredibly beautiful about witnessing growth — in nature and in each other.

Naomi 💚

21/08/2026

Connection is a healthful habit.

When we think about looking after our health, we often think about what we eat, how much we move and how well we sleep.

But there’s another important part of our health that deserves just as much attention: connection.

Strong social relationships and regular interaction with others are associated with better health and longevity. And connection doesn’t have to mean having a huge social circle or a packed calendar.

It can be sharing a meal with someone.
Calling a friend.
Chatting to the person making your coffee.
Saying hello to someone on your morning walk.
Volunteering.
Talking to the person beside you in a queue.
Checking in on someone who might appreciate hearing from you.

Those small moments of human connection matter.

We nourish ourselves with good food, movement, sleep and time outdoors — but we also nourish ourselves through friendship, belonging and community.

Sometimes a healthful habit is simply stopping for a chat.

Naomi 💚

20/08/2026

There’s something about morning sunshine. ☀️

That first bit of light and warmth feels like a reminder:

A new day.
A fresh beginning.
New possibilities.

But morning light does more than simply feel good. Natural light early in the day helps set our internal body clock, supports alertness during the day and helps regulate our sleep-wake rhythm for the night ahead.

And sometimes the benefit is even simpler than that.

Step outside.
Feel the warmth on your skin.
Look at the sky.
Walk. Breathe. Begin again.

Healthy habits don’t always have to be complicated.

Sometimes they’re as simple as a little morning sunshine. ☀️

Naomi 💚