As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our habits and make small, impactful adjustments to improve our health. Whether it’s staying hydrated, balancing our meals, or prioritizing sleep, these simple strategies can make a world of difference. Here...
My Blog Posts
Understanding the Link Between Inflammation and Weight Gain
Inflammation is a natural response our immune system to fight infections and heal injuries. However, chronic inflammation can contribute to many health issues, including weight gain. Understanding how inflammation impacts weight, and how we can reduce inflammation, is...
The Essential Role of Gut Health in Weight Loss
In recent years, conversation around health has increasingly highlighted the significant role of gut health in overall well-being and in weight management. The gut, often referred to as the second brain, is a complex system comprising the gastrointestinal tract, a...
Importance of Mindset for Weight Loss
Since starting Katrina’s Family Nutrition, I have helped numerous clients improve their health through weight loss. Fundamental to their success, in addition to simple and sustainable changes to their diet, is mindset. If we approach a change to our eating habits as...
Mindset for Teen Success
In late January/early February, social media is flooded with images of kids heading back to school – first day of primary school, high school, first day of final year of primary school, first day of final year ever. The posts reflect all the emotions – excitement,...
Why I love Metabolic Balance ®
It’s nearly a year since I become an accredited Metabolic Balance ® Practitioner and introduced MB into my life and my business. What I love is that it’s a plan for life – with the flexibility to navigate holidays, special occasions and life in general, without...
Survive and Thrive in the Festive Season
Embracing the festive spirit as the year draws to a close, the invitations for Christmas and end-of-year gatherings may be flooding in, promising fun and merriment. It's a wonderful time of year; yet if you’ve been focused on your health and wellness of late, it may...
What exactly does a Clinical Nutritionist do?
What does a Clinical Nutritionist actually do? I support my clients' health goals with food, lifestyle and mindset support. I spend time with my clients getting to know them – their health history, health goals, what’s been getting in their way? I dive deeper - what...
My Weight Loss Experience with Metabolic Balance
Earlier this year I became a certified Metabolic Balance ™ (MB) Practitioner. This means I can now use this incredible tool to help my clients manage their weight. Metabolic Balance offers a completely individualised food plan, based on 36 different blood markers...
Knowing What’s Best for You
How do you sift through all the misinformation to find out what will work best for you and your health?
How does stress affect your health?
Constant stress can have a significant impact on your health. Here’s a few tips to help support your stress response and stay on top of your health.
Would you like more energy?
Do you have enough energy throughout the day to do all the things you need to do? Take a look at these simple tips to improve your energy.
Impact of Hormones on Sleep
The role of hormones in sleep – why perimenopause is often a time of disrupted sleep.
2022: What’s in it for you?
2022: What’s in it for you? My free 5 day challenge helps people understand their health – why they are where they are and what they need to do to feel better.
12 Rules for Living in December (and beyond)
In keeping with 12 Days of Christmas theme, this is my list of 12 Rules for Living in December and beyond.
Feel like your hormones are out of balance?
Do you feel like your hormones are all over the place? Understanding your cycle may help you balance your hormones and reduce PMS.
5 Tips to Better Health
Emerging from lockdown, many of us may need to revisit our healthy habits. 5 simple and effective tips give you something to work towards, to boost your health.
Caffeine – how much is too much?
A look at the caffeine content of coffee and energy drinks and the risks associated with excess caffeine intake.

















