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By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Insulin Resistance is where the body does not respond effectively to the hormone insulin.  The hormone insulin regulates the amount of glucose circulating in the bloodstream.  Carbohydrate foods and drinks are broken down into … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Are you wondering if you’ll be able to eat out again on your keto diet?  Don’t worry, this delicious way of life can work anywhere. Whether you’re planning a meal out with mates, looking … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Dr Brian Lenzkes’ One Size Fits One presentation is now available in our recent video release.   Dr Lenzkes shares insights from over a decade of using Low-Carb-High-Fat nutrition and intermittent fasting therapy in … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that’s increasing at an alarming rate.  Alzheimers is thought to be the most common form of dementia, contributing to 65 to 70 per cent of the 55 … Read More

Our Children Our Legacy – Passing on the gift of good health “… offers a fascinating look into the intricacies of early fetal development and the many external factors including nutrition,that can influence these finely attuned processes.” Lily Nichols (RDN) “… … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Low Carb in the Mainstream Did you tune into SBS Australia to watch Australia’s Food Revolution? The three part series, available to watch back, highlights the life-changing opportunity of putting type 2 diabetes into … Read More

Many of us are opting to go for a low carb diet approach, to shed weight or to reverse health conditions, such as diabetes type 2, fatty liver disease, and hypertension. A low-carb diet can deliver fantastic health benefits.  It’s … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Most children don’t need to follow a ‘diet’, but many would benefit from easing up on their sugar and highly refined carbohydrate intake, especially cutting junk foods. We are living in a time when … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Food addiction, often a highly controversial topic, is receiving increasing attention as a serious problem that many people struggle with. Food addiction refers to a behavioural problem where a person is unable to stop … Read More