Cailie Ford Nutrition, Brisbane, QLD Videos

Digestion feeling a little sluggish? 💩 If you’re not passing your bowels 1-2x daily this interferes with: 🛑 Period health - PMS, heavier cycles 🛑 Digestion - bloating, cramping, pain 🛑 Mood - toxins can get re-circulated causing neuroinflammation This is the simplest health tip you’ll get today to help speed up transit time 💩: 🥝 Research shows that 2 kiwi fruits per day was enough to relieve constipation BONUS: Kiwis are low FODMAP for my IBS-sufferers 📲 If you suffer with gut issues and need a hand, reach out for a free discovery call. 🥝 Are you skin ON or OFF for kiwis?? Tell me below. #brisbanenutritionist #ibsdiet #lowfodmapdiet #guthealthiseverything #womenshormonehealth #healthymummy #healthymama #digestiontips #guthealthtips #guthealthdiet #pmsproblems #hormoneproblems #bloatingremedy #bloatingtips #nutritionexpert

Feel like you’ve tried it all with getting healthy? The mistake a lot of people make with fat loss is they choose a diet that is too restrictive to adhere to past a couple of weeks. The secret to long term weight management? Incorporating soul foods in moderate amounts every day (whilst remaining in a calorie deficit) so that you can still enjoy your life 💫 Questions I always ask my clients before formulating a custom meal plan; 🍕 What are your fave meals to eat? 🍩 What’s your ultimate treat that you can’t do without? This allows me to create a personalised meal plan that clients can actually stick to, rather than a massive overhaul & meal suggestions that just don’t appeal. What’s the one treat you can’t do without? Tell me yours below ⬇️ #brisbanenutritionist #busymumlife #nutritionplan #nutritionadvice #healthyhabitsforlife #healthyhabitsforall #busymums #brisbanemumsandbubs #brisbanemums #fatlosshelp #fatlosstransformation #weightlossfoods #weightlossadvice #healthmotivation #healthymummy #healthymum

Don’t get me wrong... I love a facial and nail appointment as much as the next person 💅 But for most gals, these are not things that you can do on the daily. They’re occasional treats that are LOVELY, but they’re NOT the key to maintaining good mental and physical health as a busy parent. The real self-care hacks? 🏃🏻‍♀️ Daily walking: lowers cortisol, releases endorphins 🍳 Protein & fibre-rich breakfast: Provides slow-release energy and supports healthy weight management long-term 🏋🏻‍♂️ Invest in a gym membership: Introduce strength training into your life and see the difference 🍷 Ditch the booze during the week: It highjacks your sleep, makes you less patient and less motivated to do the above 🛏 Go to bed by 10pm: Melatonin (sleep hormone) is highest before midnight, so make the most of that quality sleep Which of these do you prioritise in your life? ⬇️ Tell me below. #brisbanenutritionist #brisbanemums #brisbanemumsandbubs #busymum #busymums #healthyhabitsforlife #burnoutprevention #burnoutrecovery #nutritionexpert #nutritiontips✔️ #selfcarehacks #selfcarehabits #womenshealthmatters #hormonehealth #brisbanemumsgroup #healthymummy

Here’s where you’re going wrong… You see, weight loss isn’t a behaviour 💣 By setting weight loss as a goal, it doesn’t give you anything specific to work on. What to do instead? Set yourself daily goals of BEHAVIOURS & ACTIONS that contribute to better health: 🔥 Drink 2-3L water 🔥 Plan 3 protein & fibre-rich meals 🔥 Include a treat that you love 🔥 Move your body in some way 🔥 Connect with loved ones 🔥 Go to bed by 10pm & wake up similar time each day Do these things consistently and over the coming weeks & months you will not only feel more ENERGISED, be SLEEPING better, experience less PMS, feel STRONGER… weight loss will happen as a byproduct. 📲 If you want help with getting started, DM to chat What’s been your experience with putting healthy habits in place? Tell me below ⬇️ #brisbanenutritionist #brisbanemums #brisbanemumsandbubs #brisbanemum #busymumlife #busymum #healthymummy #weightlossadvice #nutritionexpert #behaviourchange #healthgoal #fatlossmotivation #healthyhabitsforlife #tiredmama #tiredmumsclub #perimenopausehealth #womenshealthmatters #womenshormones #parentalburnout #burnoutrecovery

Not feeling it for plain old water during these cooler months? I hear you. I commonly see my clients’ water intake levels drop during winter because they’re don’t love cold water when it’s chilly out. The problem is that even mild dehydration affects your ⬇️ Mood ⬇️ Concentration ⬇️ Fat loss (if that’s your goal) ⬇️ Digestion Here’s my tips to stay on track with hydration during winter & support your gut health: ☕️ Herbal teas: caffeine-free which is a huge win. I love Peppermint for reflux, nausea. Camomile for sleep. Ginger for digestive upset. 🍵 Miso soup: You can buy the instant sachets from the supermarket. Packs a fermented food punch for gut health. Opt for the ones lower in sodium. 🫗 Bone broth: Rich in collagen and glutamine for improving your gut wall integrity. Pretty neutral in flavour. I love @bestofthebone paste and add 1 tsp to boiling water Have you tried these? Which one’s your fave? Let me know below ⬇️ #brisbanenutritionist #guthealthy #guthealthiseverything #guthealthdiet #guthealthtips #brisbanemumsandbubs #brisbanemums #healthtipsoftheday #nutritiontips✔️ #womenshormonehealth #queenslandnutritionist #bulimbabusiness #womenshealthmatters

Kids coming home from school S T A R V I N G?... Packing a balanced lunchbox is super important for little minds and bodies that need to concentrate and play. Just like us adults, protein is an essential nutrient that is important for brain function, muscle and bone growth, immune health, and lots more. These are some of my kids’ favourite lunchbox staples: ✅Edamame beans (We buy frozen from Coles) ✅ Cheese ✅ Yoghurt (Look for no added sugar where possible) ✅ Protein pancakes ✅ Boiled eggs (my kids don’t eat the yolk sadly) These aren’t the only options of course - other things like chicken strips, protein muesli bars, roasted chickpeas, cannellini beans... plenty of easy to grab options. Also, these things wouldn’t be the only things I put in a lunchbox because you need a balance of PROTEIN, CARBS AND FATS. Want more lunchbox inspo? Let me know below.

This one might surprise you... 🍫 Eat to fuel your soul every day 🍫 When I develop meal plans or tweaks for my clients, I encourage them to incorporate treats daily. WHY? 💥 You reduce the risk of a restrict/binge cycle by knowing you will enjoy some soul food each day 💥 No particular food or ingredient is the devil. The dose makes the poison. You can still reach & maintain health while enjoying treats 💥 It helps remove the desire for such foods pre-occupying your mind. 💥 It helps manage overall nutrient and caloric intake (rather than being ‘good’ all week and then going crazy at weekends) This isn’t carte blanche to dig into a full tub of Ben & Jerrys ice cream and say “but a Nutritionist told me to!” 😉 📲 If you are struggling with knowing what / how much to eat to support your overall health and goals, DM the word ‘TREATS’ to chat or book a free discovery call via the link in your bio. #brisbanenutritionist #brisbanenutrition #queenslandnutritionist #sydneynutritionist #bulimbabusiness #hawthornebrisbane #brisbanemums #brisbanemumsandbubs #busymumlife #nutritiontip #brisbanemumsinbusiness #mumsinbusiness #sydneymumsandbubs #nutritiontips✔️ #nutritionexpert #weightlossjournal #balancedeating #balancedmeal #hormonehealth #womenshormonehealth #dietculture #healthjourney #womenshealth

BAKED OAT BARS⠀Looking for an easy breaky or snack you can make in batches? SAVE this one for later.⠀⠀I tweaked this recipe a little from one already on my feed, purely because I was using what I had in the fridge and they turned out INCREDIBLE.⠀⠀This is a staple breakie for my 1yr old because it’s jam-packed full of protein, fibre, iron, and plenty of other nutrients for a little growing body. ⠀This also makes a great breaky or snack for adults, you can store in individuals servings and grab on the run if you’re heading into the office.⠀⠀INGREDIENTS:⠀2 1/2 cups rolled oats⠀1/4 cup hemp seeds⠀1/3 cup ground flaxseeds & almonds⠀3 eggs⠀1 cup milk of choice (I used coconut or cow’s)⠀60g butter, melted⠀2 pears or apples, cored & grated (leave skin on for fibre)⠀1 zucchini grated⠀1 tsp vanilla paste⠀1 tsp baking powder⠀2 tsp cinnamon⠀1 cup mixed frozen berries ⠀⠀METHOD:⠀1. Whisk together wet ingredients before adding all dry ingredients (except berries) and stir to combine ⠀2. Pour into a rectangular baking dish, scatter with berries and bake at 180°C for 30min (or a couple of minutes longer if you like it nice & crunchy)⠀3. Allow to cool before cutting into portion sizes (8) and storing in the fridge / freezer until required⠀4. Enjoy!⠀⠀Would you eat these hot or cold? Comment below 👇🏼⠀⠀Remember to tag me if you give these a try 🤗

• REAL TALK • It is my youngest son’s 1st birthday and whilst it’s definitely a moment of celebration, I find myself reflecting on the year that’s been. The truth is I spent a lot of last year overwhelmed. Two children already presented so much stress and trauma for my family because of behavioural/developmental challenges with my eldest, it completely shut me down to the idea of more kids. All of our heart, soul and energy was being poured into supporting our eldest child, there didn’t seem room for anything else. Couple that with me having worked so hard for years to complete my degree whilst working full time and parenting. This was meant to be MY time to start my dream career, to have my body back to myself, and all those things I know other mums would understand. But then here I was with a surprise pregnancy & newborn. So I spent much of the year conflicted between wanting to do the best for my baby, but resenting the added responsibility and stress. It was exhausting. I wanted to be working AND I wanted to be present with my baby. I wanted to be kicking goals professionally AND I also wanted to have nothing more to do than to sit & breastfeed. And that cycle continued day after day. So, for all the mums out there feeling conflicted about your parenting experience - please be kind to yourself. Parenting is the toughest gig, and it is not all sunshine & rainbows. I want you to know that you are doing a great job. You are worthy as a parent. And if you’re wondering whether it will get better, trust me, it does. Drop a 💙 if you can relate.

INTRODUCING SOLIDS TO BABIES - VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
• INTRODUCING SOLIDS • Did you know your taste preferences as an adult are heavily influenced by flavours you were exposed to in your first 2-3yrs of life? Every parent wants the best for their baby, and it is such a privilege of mine to partner with parents on optimising their children’s health right from their first bite. Research has shown that toddlers are more receptive to a variety of whole foods when vegetables and fruit are introduced as first foods. In a recent workshop for a lovely group of parents we discussed; • How and when to introduce solids • Key nutrients required for infant growth & development • Optimal food preparation & storage techniques • How to encourage adventurous eaters To learn more about my virtual workshops, head to my website www.cailiefordnutrition.com

LIVE COOKING WORKSHOP
• LIVE COOKING WORKSHOP • ⠀ What fun to be back in the kitchen for @movelifewellness recently.⠀ ⠀ In honour of the Olympics, I ran a ‘Recipes for Performance’ themed workshop and cooked up;⠀ ⠀ 🥗 Lean dinner (demonstrating how to prepare a perfectly balanced meal)⠀ 🥤 Protein shake made with whole foods ⠀ 🥣 How to nutritionally boost a store-bought cereal with simple & cost-effective ingredients⠀ ⠀ Building skills in the kitchen and educating people that making tasty and nutritious meals does not need to be time-consuming or require much experience, is something I’m incredibly passionate about. ⠀ ⠀ 👩🏻‍💻 I offer a range of virtual workshops on a variety of nutrition topics. If you would like to learn more, reach out via my website www.cailiefordnutrition.com.

WEBINAR: NUTRITION FOR IMMUNITY
• NUTRITION FOR IMMUNITY • ⠀ Did you know about these 4 key nutrients for immune health?⠀ ⠀ 1️⃣ Vit C: capsicum, kiwi fruit, strawberries⠀ ⠀ 2️⃣ Selenium: Brazil nuts, eggs, salmon, garlic⠀ ⠀ 3️⃣ Vit A: capsicum, carrots, tomatoes, liver⠀ ⠀ 4️⃣ Zinc: oysters, red meat, lentils, legumes⠀ ⠀ Last week I teamed up with @thedropin_ to share my top nutrition and lifestyle tips for supporting your immune system, as well delving into factors that stop your body from functioning at its best.⠀ ⠀ It was awesome to hear the crowd so engaged in Q&A - this clip is a brief look - pre and probiotics is a question that often comes up in the sessions I run because there’s so much confusion around them. ⠀ For any questions that we didn’t get to, we’ll be sharing the answers in the coming weeks via socials, stay tuned for those! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 👩🏻‍💻To learn more about my online workshops and webinars, reach out via my website www.cailiefordnutrition.com

FREE WEBINAR - NUTRITION FOR IMMUNITY
• FREE WEBINAR • ⠀ In case you’ve missed it in my stories so far, I’ve got an upcoming FREE event that you won’t want to miss! ⠀ ⠀ In collaboration with @thedropin, I’m hosting a session on ‘NUTRITION FOR IMMUNITY: FACT AND FICTION’ on 28th July, 12.30pm AEST. ⠀ ⠀ I’m going to share with you how our immune system works, what factors support and suppress immune function, and really practical diet / lifestyle tips to get you feeling your best all year round!⠀ 🕵🏻‍♀️ I’ll also bust some myths surrounding ‘immunity boosters’⠀ ⠀ REGISTER NOW if;⠀ 🤧 You are feeling run down⠀ ⠀ 🦠 You want to promote your resilience against viruses and illness ⠀ ⠀ 😷 You’ve got kids who are constantly bringing home lurgies from school / daycare⠀ ⠀ • ⠀ ⠀ Secure your spot via link in my bio 👆🏼

•LIVE COOKING WORKSHOP•
• LIVE COOKING WORKSHOP • ⠀ What a fun way to end this week with another interactive workshop for @movelifewellness.⠀ ⠀ School holidays (+ lockdown!) was the perfect time for people to be able to cook along at home too!⠀ ⠀ So much of my focus as a Nutritionist is helping people find ways to enjoy whole foods and squeeze in some extra veggies, and today I shared 3 veggie-packed breakfast recipes.⠀ ⠀ We cooked;⠀ 🍳 Breaky tray bake with silverbeet & ham⠀ 🥕 Carrot cake porridge⠀ 🍫 Chocolate zucchini chia pudding ⠀ ⠀ This week has been tough on so many here in Sydney, and it was my pleasure to deliver something different in people’s working day. ⠀ ⠀ • ⠀ If you would like to explore my range of corporate workshops and well-being programs for your organisation, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out via my website or PM.

✨SYMPTOMS OF ADRENAL STRESS✨⠀ Wondering why you can’t shake your fatigue all day, only to get a ‘second wind’ at night?? ⠀ I recently shared a post on the importance of supporting our adrenal gland health because these guys are super important messengers that take instruction from sensory inputs to respond to stressors. They’re like our battery pack that charges us up when there is a real or perceived threat. ⠀ ⠀ Feeing stressed for brief periods of time is ok, but chronic stress places an incredible pressure on these tiny glands to continue pumping out cortisol and adrenaline in order to sustain us in a fight/flight mode.⠀ ⠀ You might feel ‘fine’ for a while, but then notice some or all of these symptoms;⠀ ⠀ 💥 Waking unrefreshed⠀ 💥 Fatigue⠀ 💥 Energy slumps throughout the day⠀ 💥 Feeling ‘tired but wired’ in the evening ⠀ 💥 Trouble falling asleep or waking up at 3am⠀ 💥 Low libido⠀ 💥 Craving salt or sugary snacks⠀ 💥 Lightheadedness / dizziness⠀ 💥 Relying on coffee to get you through ⠀ ⠀ 📣 These symptoms are COMMON BUT NOT NORMAL. If you experience these symptoms and want to remember what it feels like to sleep deeply, jump out of bed in the morning, and discover that you actually CAN get by without multiple ☕️ throughout the day - I’d love to help.⠀ ⠀ Clients who come to me are busy professionals, tired parents (usually both!) and together we find ways to incorporate simple but effective dietary and lifestyle changes to help them find their glow 🌼 📞 I offer a FREE 15min introductory call to see how best I can help you. Reach out via PM or my website.