A healthy you….
Is a better you.
Hi there, I’m Katie-Rose. Welcome to my nutrition blog! Here I share original recipes as well my research and learning as I further my journey towards becoming a dietitian.
Latest Posts
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Community, Food and Nutrition Therapy
These are the core aspects of my degree… a.k.a. the cornerstones of dietetics. They blend beautifully together to form a well-rounded health professional. I am finding more and more value in each one of these as time goes on. As I approach my final year of studies, it becomes even more important to integrate what…
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Faith and food: self-image and restoration
I have always thought I’ve been immune to identity crises… until roundabout now. This is something I’ve been really struggling with lately, and where I’ve had to really look to Jesus for encouragement in my life. Let’s talk about it. Lookwise, I have waxed and waned for the past 6 years. From being a “stringbean”…
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Let’s talk fats!
So, we’ve covered carbs and protein… now let’s talk about the most controversial macronutrient of all. Fats! What are fats? Fats, also called lipids, are an essential nutrient that forms part of every person’s daily diet. They are the highest in calorie density of all macronutrients, and are mostly found in the form of triglycerides….
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Is sugar the culprit?
Refined sugar. This yummy little substance seems to find it’s way way into every one of our foods. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it neither? Let’s have a look…. What is it? Just like we’ve talked about how carbs are essentially sugars, sugars are well…. carbs. They are sweet molecules that come in…
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Let’s talk carbs!
Carbohydrates. An essential macronutrient, and energy-giving…… so why so often villainised? Let’s dive into it! What are carbs? Carbs are, in essence, sugar molecules. They can be found in the form of fibre, starches, or plain old sugar. Your body breaks down the carbohydrates found in different foods into glucose molecules, which are essential for…
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Chocolate-banana oats
This simple, quick-to-make recipe is great for a filling and delicious breakfast. It is packed with fibre, energy, and healthy sugars that stop those spikes and help your body to start off the day strong and with that little extra skip in your step. I’ve talked about oats in one of my previous recipes. They…
