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There’s so much misinformation out there about weight loss. Whether it’s miracle pills, fad diets or the idea that a single food can solve everything, sorting science from fiction can feel daunting. The truth is, sustainable weight management isn’t about punishing rules—it’s about understanding the ...
This week we’re shining the spotlight on one of the most underestimated nutrients for long-term metabolic health: protein. Â
Ever feel like excess sugar is lurking around every corner, ready to trip us up? You’re not imagining it—between the endless soft drinks, sneaky breakfast cereals, and well-placed treats at every checkout, today’s world is set up to tempt us at every turn. We live in a truly obesogenic environment w...
As the winter chill settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good book—or popping on an audiobook while you walk, cook, or relax. This season is a wonderful opportunity to nourish not just your body, but your mind as well. If you’re keen to learn mor...
When people think about health and weight loss, they often focus on calories, exercise, or willpower.
But there’s a major player that’s often overlooked: your gut.
At Real Life Medicine, we see gut health as one of the cornerstones of real, lasting wellbeing—because it doesn’t just affect digestio...
When we think about healthy aging, it’s not just about living longer—it’s about living well. It’s about having the energy, strength, and vitality to enjoy the best years of your life, doing what you love, with the people you care about. While genetics play a part, research shows that our daily habit...
As most of you know, we are all about health.
There is a fine line between toxic diet culture and changing behaviours to improve health.
At its heart, diet culture promotes weight loss at any cost. In other words, it doesn't matter how you get there as long as you lose weight. Subtext: “thin peopl...
This week, we want to talk about something that affects so many people, yet is so often misunderstood: ultra processed food addiction, sometimes called sugar addiction or carb addiction.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle with overeating foods like chocolate, chips, biscuits, takeaway pizza and e...
Eating fish is a wonderful way to support your health, offering omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and essential vitamins. However, not all fish are equal when it comes to sustainability. Tasmanian-farmed Atlantic salmon, for example, has been linked to significant environmental damage, including ma...
Tempting isn’t it?
Many of us would love to have our low carb cake and eat it too, to be able to enjoy all the sweet foods our brain desires while still losing weight on a low carb diet. Artificial sweeteners seem to promise that we can have the cake and still heal our metabolism and lose weight. B...
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...
