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Thoughts, interviews and articles, curated for 34/7 women, by 34/7 women.
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Jul 31, 20172 min read
Flu Season: Being Sick & Still Being Mum
As mums we face many hurdles in life, but being sick is definitely a spanner, not easy or enjoyable, in the proverbial works. As I...


Jul 31, 20172 min read
Immune Boosting Foods: Fuel-up for Winter
I don’t know about you, but being sick isn’t something I have time for. The best defence is a good offence, so fuel up with foods that...

Jun 30, 20172 min read
Balancing Your Body Chemistry: And Why You Should Care
The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain. So this is a quote from Aristotle, but I heard it for the first time...


Mar 9, 20172 min read
Wellness: 5 Superfoods that can Help Relieve Stress
Stress is a part of everyday life, especially for us busy mums and while a little stress can actually be good for you, helping you...


Feb 27, 20171 min read
Citrus Smoothie Bowl
Because we love summer. Because we love smoothies. Because we love Alpha Foodie’s blog. For so many reasons we thought we should share...


Feb 18, 20175 min read
In Conversation: Fit-Focused Mum
It’s always inspiring to meet a working mum who finds a way to nail work/life and fitness balance. We caught up with SJ, super-fit,...


Jan 22, 20172 min read
Are Your Protein Shakes Actually Doing Anything?
How much do we need? The average person needs around 0.8 – 1.2g of protein per kilo of body weight, per day (depending on how much...


Jan 19, 20173 min read
6 Simple ways to Instantly Improve your Nutrition
Trying to live a healthy, active lifestyle and improve nutrition, while working and being a mum can at times feel overwhelming. Everyone...


Jan 15, 20171 min read
Overnight Oats
Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals,...


Jan 13, 20172 min read
Healthy Eating: Why Watermelon is Your Body’s Best Friend this Month
After a month of overindulging on food, drink and the toxins that come with the festive period, January is a time to un-bloatm offload...


Jan 1, 20173 min read
How to Ensure you Achieve your New Year Goals
It happens every year – we set new year goals, get excited about them and then… do nothing. It’s estimated that only around 10% of people...


Dec 4, 20161 min read
Water Bottles You Won’t Want to Leave Home Without
For any busy working woman, hydration is key. What does your water bottle style say about you? Here’s our top picks for water bottles you...


Nov 30, 20162 min read
How to Start Meal Prepping
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Okay that sounds little harsh, but when it comes to food for your family for the week, it’s...


Nov 30, 20161 min read
Fitness: Why Every Mum Should Squat
Keeping yourself healthy and fit, isn’t really optional when you’re a busy working mum. In some way or another, we are all out there...


Nov 1, 20162 min read
Peanut Butter & Cacao Slice
The other day at work I cut an apple into slices and plopped a dollop of peanut butter on the side and just dipped right in. I got a few...


Oct 5, 20163 min read
3 Things NOT To Do Before Returning To Work…
Trying to be anything other than “Mum” after so long of being nothing but, it can be tempting to overdo your return. Here’s how to keep...


Sep 28, 20162 min read
The First Week Back
The first step back into work after taking the time off to bring a brand new human into the world, can be a daunting one. So many...


Sep 28, 20161 min read
Beauty Fix – Feather Touch Brows
Being a working city mum, it’s not easy to find time for all your old beauty rituals. Based on ten minutes of make-up preening each day...


Sep 5, 20164 min read
Training During & Post-Pregnancy
I caught up with Kev Toonen, a renowned Strength & Conditioning coach in Sydney to ask the questions that were on my mind during...
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