Blog and Recipes
As we head into the school holidays, with Easter just around the corner, it's the perfect time to spend quality time with your kids in the kitchen.
I (Dr Mary) have two kids, aged 2 and 11.
I enjoy cooking with my kids, as long as it is not too onerous. Easy is key for me! I find cooking together ...
When we talk about reducing sugar intake, it's essential to understand that sugar encompasses both simple sugars and starches. Simple sugars, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose, are found naturally in foods like fruits and milk, or they can be added to processed foods. Starches, on the other h...
Many people find themselves stumped when it comes to low-carb breakfasts. Especially when they just start out.
I mean, without toast or cereal, what's left?
The truth is, the concept of "breakfast foods" is largely a marketing ploy.
You can eat whatever you want for breakfast!
Starting your day ...
Most of you know that we're not big fans of snacking if you are trying to improve your metabolic health. We are certainly pretty scathing of the snack food industry in general, but there is a different type of snack here.
Today, we want to share five quick "snacks" that can significantly improve yo...
Hands up if you like rum balls!
Traditional rum balls are a classic recipe that typically uses crushed biscuits and sweetened condensed milk, cocoa and coconut.
These sweet, sticky balls will likely remind you of childhood… But unfortunately, they are high in sugar.
We’ve created a low carb altern...
Christmas doesn't have to mean missing out. There are low carb options for nearly every festive food available.
These spicy, crisp cookies bring the warm flavours of Christmas to your low carb table without compromising on taste or health goals.
These are great to make with kids who love decorati...
Fast Food Doesn't Mean Fake Food.
A 20-Minute Mexican Marvel
In a world where drive-throughs beckon and takeaway apps tempt, it's refreshing to know that real, wholesome food can be just as quick. This Mexican mince recipe proves that fast food can be nutritious, delicious, and ready in less time...
When special occasions like birthdays or Christmas roll around, finding a dessert that's both indulgent and health-conscious doesn’t have to be challenging.
Our Low Carb Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake offers a delicious solution, allowing you to enjoy a celebratory treat without compromis...
Iron Deficiency.
It’s important to look at both the macro and micronutrients of the food we eat.
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide, and women are disproportionately affected due to factors such as menstruation and pregnancy.
Causes of Iron Deficiency
In...
At Real Life Medicine, we firmly believe that real food is medicine. You can vastly improve your health by changing what you eat.
The best thing you can do for your health is to decrease your intake of ultra-processed food and increase your intake of real food, with a focus on protein and lots of ...
Why eat Low Carb?
At Real Life Medicine, low carb nutrition is one of our pillars. It is an extremely safe and evidence-based way to improve insulin resistance and manage type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver disease and other metabolic health conditions. When we improve insulin resistance, weight lo...
A couple of weeks ago, we had the AFL grand final and like many people we had a gathering at our house. In the past gatherings were always an excuse for me to consume vast quantities of sugary food in a socially acceptable scenario. Parties were always about the pavlova, the tira-mi-su and the loll...
