Vitality Blog

Watercolour illustration of a woman thoughtfully reading an iron supplement bottle in a sunlit kitchen.

Why iron milligrams don't tell the whole story

Iron supplements are often judged by the milligrams on the label, but absorption matters far more than the number alone. Heme iron from whole-food sources such as organic chicken liver...

Why iron milligrams don't tell the whole story

Iron supplements are often judged by the milligrams on the label, but absorption matters far more than the number alone. Heme iron from whole-food sources such as organic chicken liver...

Free-ranging chickens beneath a mango tree with bees in the background, symbolising traditional nourishment and natural food systems

Remember Nutrition: a return to nourishment

As a nutritionist and former doula, I’ve come to see nourishment as something we remember... not reinvent. This is a return to whole foods and traditional wisdom.

Remember Nutrition: a return to nourishment

As a nutritionist and former doula, I’ve come to see nourishment as something we remember... not reinvent. This is a return to whole foods and traditional wisdom.

Watercolour illustration of a woman resting, representing fatigue and low energy related to low iron

Why whole-food iron feels different in the body

Feeling tired or low in energy despite taking iron supplements? In this post, I share my personal journey with low iron... and explore why whole-food iron feels different in the...

Why whole-food iron feels different in the body

Feeling tired or low in energy despite taking iron supplements? In this post, I share my personal journey with low iron... and explore why whole-food iron feels different in the...

From Doula Wisdom to Vitality Pills: Postpartum nutrition made simple

From Doula Wisdom to Vitality Pills: Postpartum...

Pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding increase nutritional needs. This simple guide shows how warm meals, good fats, and whole-food iron can support energy, mood, milk supply and recovery in the fourth...

From Doula Wisdom to Vitality Pills: Postpartum...

Pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding increase nutritional needs. This simple guide shows how warm meals, good fats, and whole-food iron can support energy, mood, milk supply and recovery in the fourth...

Nourishing meal deliveries for pregnancy, postpartum and anytime

Nourishing meal deliveries for pregnancy, postp...

Looking for nourishing pregnancy or postpartum meal deliveries in the Northern Rivers, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Sydney or Melbourne? Postpartum is a time of increased nutritional needs, and wholesome,...

Nourishing meal deliveries for pregnancy, postp...

Looking for nourishing pregnancy or postpartum meal deliveries in the Northern Rivers, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Sydney or Melbourne? Postpartum is a time of increased nutritional needs, and wholesome,...

Why taking high-dose iron every day can make things worse

Why taking high-dose iron every day can make th...

A friend’s low-iron story led to an eye-opening chat about hepcidin. That's the hormone that controls iron absorption. Discover why taking high-dose iron every day can actually make things worse,...

Why taking high-dose iron every day can make th...

A friend’s low-iron story led to an eye-opening chat about hepcidin. That's the hormone that controls iron absorption. Discover why taking high-dose iron every day can actually make things worse,...