What I’m Really Looking For In Your Diet

You might think I’m checking whether you’re hitting your five-a-day — and yes, colourful variety matters — but that’s only scratching the surface. When I review a client’s food diary, I’m looking for the full picture of how you’re nourishing yourself and how that fits into your life rhythm.

Fibre, Water, and the Basics — But Done Right

Yes, I’m watching for fibre. It’s a non-negotiable for gut health, hormones, blood sugar balance, and overall vitality.

And hydration? Absolutely. But when you drink matters too — ideally, most water should be away from meals. A few sips while eating are fine, but too much can dilute stomach acid and slow digestion.

Macros That Match Your Life Load

Carbs, protein, fats — all essential. The art lies in getting the balance right for you. Your needs shift with stress, training load, sleep, and even the seasons. There’s no one-size-fits-all.

Are You're (Accidentally) Undereating?

So often, women come to me unintentionally undereating. When your body doesn’t get enough fuel, metabolism adapts by slowing down and holding on (hello, stubborn fat storage and fatigue).

Meal Timing & Metabolism

Eating late into the night? That can disrupt sleep and your body’s repair rhythms.

Skipping proper fueling around workouts? You might be signalling your metabolism to conserve rather than burn!

Sleep: The Master Nutrient

We can do all the meal planning in the world, but if you’re getting only 6 hours of sleep, we’re missing a core pillar. Sleep regulates appetite hormones and blood sugar; lack of it drives cravings and fat storage.

Beyond the Food — Your Body’s Feedback

I’m not just looking for colour on your plate — I’m looking at how your food feels in your body. Are you digesting well? Experiencing bloating, fatigue, breakouts, brain fog? You only absorb what your gut can process.

And then, we dig deeper:

• Missing healthy fats or fish? You may be low in omega-3s.

• Vegetarian or vegan without diversity? Let’s assess folate, B12, and iron.

• Dealing with long-term fatigue or cycle changes? Time to consider blood work.

Supplements — Less Noise, More Strategy

We could all walk into a health food store and think, “Yes please — better energy, sharper focus, liver support…” It all sounds appealing. But layering multiple supplements without a clear purpose can end up pulling your body in too many directions — and often creates more confusion than benefit.

A lot of clients come to me taking a long list of supplements, but when I ask, “Is it helping?” — they’re not sure.

So we strip it back.

Food first. Always. Then supplement with intention — not habit.

I’m not a big advocate of broad multivitamins. On paper they make sense, but in reality, nutrients can compete for absorption — iron, for example, is easily disrupted by calcium. So instead of getting them all in one pill, multis can perpetuate deficiencies.

Context matters too. If you’re dealing with bloating, reflux, or irregular digestion, but focusing on supplements for unrelated symptoms, we’re likely missing the root issue. If your gut isn’t working well, you won’t absorb much of anything effectively anyway.

Think foundations. We wouldn’t build a roof before laying the groundwork.

You can take all the stress-support blends you like, but if you’re under-sleeping and overstretched, those are the levers that need attention. The same goes for gut health — supportive supplements won’t land if daily habits are still working against you.

Supplements can absolutely play a role — but only when they’re targeted, purposeful, and supporting a body that’s ready to use them.

Truly Tailored Nutrition

Diet reviews or ongoing guidance aren’t about rules — they’re about understanding you. Your lifestyle, metabolism, stress, and energy all form part of the map. Once we read that clearly, we can design a plan that brings you back to thriving.

→ Ready to get off autopilot and back to feeling nourished, energised, and balanced?

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