This week we’re celebrating Meat Free Week at The Healthy Chef. By taking part in Meat Free Week, you’ll be helping to raise awareness of Australia’s second biggest cancer killer – bowel cancer. Dealing with chronic digestive issues for most of my life, digestive health is very close to my heart. People often ask me about what I eat, and to be honest, I tend to focus on eating more of a plant-based whole foods diet as it works better with my digestion. I also include other protein such as wild caught fish or organic chicken. Studies published in the...

Welcome to Week 3 of The Healthy Chef Protein Series. I’m excited about this week because it’s all about the importance of protein in sports nutrition. It’s a topic I’m passionate about because my years of training for fitness figure and road cycling competitions has really shown me the benefits of including good quality protein into my diet to support my performance and recovery.

Welcome to my special 4 Week Protein Series. If you missed Week 1 last week, you can read The Smart Guide To Buying And Using Protein Powders here. This week I’m touching on having enough protein in your diet to support your weight loss goals. There are many studies that show that adequate protein in the diet is effective for fat loss. Protein is more satisfying than fat and carbohydrate and keeps us fuller for longer. When we feel more satisfied, we naturally eat less—and lose weight.  It's important you consider your goal when choosing the right powder. Whether it's for weight loss, body...