Mission Nutrition Blog

5 tips for eating well when busy

As a new mum who has just started back at work, I now have a new appreciation for time as I find myself with less and less of it to plan interesting, healthy meals and exercise! I definitely haven't got it all figured out yet, but I have found a few things that have been helping me to eat as best as I can and keep my energy levels up. 

Kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut - what are they?

Watch Claire Turnbull's interview on Breakfast to find out what you need to know about them and your gut health....plus, what to look out for when you're buying and making them.

Love your instant noodles?

Then you NEED to watch this! Check out what to look for when you're shopping for noodles and healthier options that are less than $2 a serve!

Nutty Apple Crumble

Crumble for breakfast?!  Well yes!  This is not your average crumble though to be fair.  It’s a super healthy version, which is just so good and tasty you wouldn’t believe that it is so healthy!

Green Kiwifruit and Broccoli Salad

Love a good old steak!?  Try this variation to get your iron hit!

How To Boost Your Immunity This Winter

Check out these top tips to boost your immune system and keep yourself well during the chilly months.

Muesli and cereal bars

With over 140 types of cereal, nut and muesli bars on the market, how on earth do you work out which to buy?! And....what are other options that don’t cost the earth!

Check out Claire's interview on Breakfast to find out more.

Roasted Pumpkin, Leek and Feta Tart

A must try! Roasted Pumpkin, Leek and Feta Tart. It has walnuts in the pastry for a bit of a delish twist.

Lebanese Brown Rice Salad

Ellie, one of the Dietitians brought this salad to one of our ‘bring and share’ lunches and we have been making it ever since. We just love it!

Hormone Health & Your Monthly Cycle

Troubles with energy levels, craving foods or feeling irritable? Could hormones be playing a bigger role than you may think?

Ricotta Pear Toast Topping

This is a fabulous light option for an Easter brunch if you’ve already overdone the chocolate bunnies! A healthy combination of fruit, nuts and calcium-rich ricotta, this is a satisfying, fruit filled meal that has natural sweetness of pears and honey.

Kumara, lentil and spinach layer cake

This vegetarian dish, is full of all the goodness and packed of delicious vegetables.   

Harnessing sleep so you can feel your best

We often think of sleep as downtime – our muscles relax and eyes close, but within our brain there is so much more going on.  It's brain 'spring clean' time!

Work place snacking

Snacking is something that can be a trap for those who are wanting to manage their weight, as common snack choices such as crackers, muesli bars or baked goods such as muffins are energy dense meaning that they have a high calorie content in a small volume of food.  Find out some great tips when it comes to snacking.

Kick weight loss to the curb for 2019

Want to improve your health and feel better in 2019? Then rather than setting a goal based on weight or how your body needs to look, instead shift your focus to self-care and taking care of yourself from the inside out.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

This is one of my favourite recipes – they are heaps of fun to put together at the dinner table and so quick and easy to prepare. The whole family will enjoy them!