When I began researching and reading in preparation for writing this blog, the news I stumbled across on aging was all rather sad. My textbooks describe the aging process as senescence – ‘the deteriorative changes with time during postmaturational life that underlie increasing vulnerability to challenges, thereby decreasing the ability of the organism to survive’. […]
Author: Kerryn Odell
Kerryn Odell is a well-known Nutritionist who is passionate about helping clients who are experiencing digestive issues, hormone problems, poor sleep, anxiety, skin issues and auto-immune problems. Kerryn works with people of all ages and especially enjoys working with families. Kerryn loves being part of the Health Space team in Mona Vale, and looks forward to meeting the community and helping reach their health goals.
The Link Between Your Posture and Your Gut
In daily life, most of us pay no attention to the position of our body during and after meals. However, there is evidence that our body posture can affect our digestion, our appetite, and our rate of gastric emptying. Often patients with IBS and bloating report that their gut symptoms, such as bloating and distension […]
What fruit and vegetables are in season now? (Bonus Autumn recipe!)
As the seasons change so do the fruits and vegetables that are available. Adapting your diet and eating seasonally has lots of health benefits: Supporting your immune health Winter foods provide an increased amount of immune boosting vitamins such as Vitamin C and Vitamin A which naturally help our bodies to fight off colds, flu […]
The Case For Eating Chocolate
Easter is a month away, and the supermarkets are full of chocolate eggs, bunnies and other furry, critter-shaped chocolates. It’s hard to resist, and you almost certainly know you’ll overeat it over the Easter period (if not before!). Clients often ask me ‘What’s your naughty treat?’, or ‘When you’re going to indulge in something, what […]
Healthy homemade chocolate recipe
Healthy homemade chocolate recipe Makes 300g chocolate, or more depending on additions. Ingredients 300g raw cacao butter, chopped or purchased as buttons 40-80g raw cacao powder 30-70g sweetener (honey, maple syrup, rice malt syrup, coconut nectar) 1-2 tsp vanilla bean powder or natural vanilla extract 4-6 pinches of ground sea or Himalayan salt Optional extras […]
Anytime is a good time to get healthy
With Christmas and the New Year out of the way this is often the time I see people setting health and fitness goals for the year. People often come into the clinic with goals of wanting to get fitter, get healthier, fit into a specific dress, or get in shape for their birthday or a […]
The Skinny On Avoiding Weight Over Christmas (Bonus Recipes!)
As November winds to an end and December begins with its Christmas Parties, celebrations and invitations its often the time that my clients begin asking me how they can avoid putting on weight over Christmas. So this year I’ve decided to share my six top tips on how to stay slim through Christmas and New […]
Confused about Carbs
Have you ever wondered why some people can eat loads of carbohydrates with no problems and other people only have to look at them and put on weight? Are you : confused about carbohydrates and how much you should be eating? Are you overweight and/or finding it difficult to lose weight? Insulin resistant/diabetic? Gluten intolerant? […]
How to reduce your risk of developing diabetes
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism. How we process carbohydrates, lipids and protein is inextricably linked to our blood glucose control, manufacture and energy production. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy. For glucose entry into cells, we require insulin. Diabetes can […]
7 ways to happier hormones
Your hormones are responsible for how you think, feel and look. A woman with balanced hormones is sharp and upbeat, has a good memory, feels energetic (without caffeine), falls asleep quickly and wakes feeling refreshed. Your period is not just your period, it’s an indication of your underlying health. When you’re healthy, your menstrual cycle […]
Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry (Serves 4) – Nutritious /Gluten Free
Ingredients 2 tablespoon coconut oil 3 Chicken breast fillets trimmed and cut into strips 1 brown onion sliced or chopped 1 red capsicum deseeded sliced into thin strips 2 carrots sliced thinly 1/2 cup green beans sliced 250 mushrooms (button or caps) sliced 1 cup chopped broccoli 2cm piece of ginger peeled and grated or […]
Winter Soup for the Immune System
Immune Soup 3-4 brown onions sliced 1 whole garlic bulb crushed 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock 5-7cm ginger grated Chilli to taste (the more the better) Directions Simmer for low heat for 30-60 minutes, add more stock if needed and sip slowly. For an extra immune boost or to soothe a cough add […]
Roasted Cauliflower Soup – Perfect For Your Gut Health
Ingredients: 1 red onion quartered 4 garlic cloves ½ head large cauliflower (cut into florets) 2 fennel bulbs chopped and cored 500 gms stock of choice 3 tbs hummus 1 tsp tumeric and pinch cinnamon and black pepper 1 tsp sage leaves pinch fennel seeds 2 tbs tamari 2 tbs lemon 1 knob ginger (peeled) […]
The Important of Pre-conception Care
So, you’re thinking about having a baby. Have you thought about your preconceptive health and how this can impact not only your ability to conceive but also the health of your baby? Diet is now recognized as one of the major environmental factors influencing the health of the embryo, fetus and mother. Particular micronutrient deficiencies […]
How To Stay Well This Winter
So, the weather is cooling down, everyone’s lining up for flu shots and you’re wondering if there is a natural way that you can stay well this winter. There are a few key vitamins and minerals that I always think of for a healthy immune system. Making sure you fill your plate with these vitamins […]
Do You Need A Detox?
Detoxification – a process that the body does by itself daily to neutralise and clear unwanted substances such as perfume, alcohol, cigarette smoke, pesticides, heavy metals such as lead and mercury, medications, cleaning and body products within the body. Our body has a very effective detoxification system however, our environment as well as our lifestyle […]
What is Iridology?
What is Iridology? By Kerryn Odell Nutritionist and Iridologist Eyes have long been referred to as the “Windows of the Soul”. Iridology is the study of the iris, the coloured part of the eye. Like markings on a map the iris reveals physiological conditions, health risks, challenges and/or strengths of various organs and personality traits. […]
Find Your Inner Caveman
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS THURSDAY 31ST AUGUST 6.30-7.30PM Let Health Space Mona Vale help you to… FIND YOUR INNER CAVE MAN Join Dr Luke Nisbett – Chiropractor, Kerryn Odell – Clinical Nutritionist & a surprise guest, as we explore: Why it’s important to spend time barefoot? What is Paleo and is it right for me? What’s all […]
How to keep your hormones happy!
Types of Estrogen Estrogen is your feel-good hormone. It boosts serotonin (brain hormone that promotes feelings of well-being and happiness) and dopamine (brain hormone associated with motivation and reward) and sensitises your muscles to insulin. Estrogen is like an interesting and charismatic friend. She’s great to have around, but she can become a bit overwhelming […]
Do you have the guts to be healthy
Anatomy of the digestive system The digestive system is essentially a hollow tube beginning in the mouth and extending to the anus. Your stomach is responsible for the chemical digestion of your food and the intestines take care of nutrient absorption and manufacture of some vitamins such as Vitamin K and B12. The lining of […]
