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A Kinder Way to Navigate December
Jessica Perrone 30/11/25 Jessica Perrone 30/11/25

A Kinder Way to Navigate December

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A dietitian’s take on stress, digestion, and calm
Jessica Perrone 11/11/25 Jessica Perrone 11/11/25

A dietitian’s take on stress, digestion, and calm

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The Truth About Diets (and Why They Don’t Work)
Jessica Perrone 21/10/25 Jessica Perrone 21/10/25

The Truth About Diets (and Why They Don’t Work)

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Building Habits That Actually Stick
Jessica Perrone 7/10/25 Jessica Perrone 7/10/25

Building Habits That Actually Stick

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Mediterranean Magic: From Heart Health to Happiness
Jessica Perrone 21/9/25 Jessica Perrone 21/9/25

Mediterranean Magic: From Heart Health to Happiness

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When Stress Hits Your Gut
Jessica Perrone 2/9/25 Jessica Perrone 2/9/25

When Stress Hits Your Gut

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Let’s Talk About How You Eat
Jessica Perrone 20/7/25 Jessica Perrone 20/7/25

Let’s Talk About How You Eat

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Cravings? Don’t Cut Them, Crowd Them.
Jessica Perrone 1/7/25 Jessica Perrone 1/7/25

Cravings? Don’t Cut Them, Crowd Them.

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Always Eating on Autopilot? Try This.
Jessica Perrone 10/6/25 Jessica Perrone 10/6/25

Always Eating on Autopilot? Try This.

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Carnivore vs Vegan: Why You Don’t Have to Choose
Jessica Perrone 26/4/25 Jessica Perrone 26/4/25

Carnivore vs Vegan: Why You Don’t Have to Choose

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Let’s Make Carbs Great Again
Jessica Perrone 8/4/25 Jessica Perrone 8/4/25

Let’s Make Carbs Great Again

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The Power of Fermented Foods
Jessica Perrone 21/3/25 Jessica Perrone 21/3/25

The Power of Fermented Foods

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You know those nights where you’re exhausted, order UberEats, spend way too much money... and it isn’t even slapping? 😩

I call these food “pinch points” - the predictable moments in our week where life gets busy and food sud
“Should I calorie count?” 👀

For many people, calorie counting creates:
- food guilt
- less trust in hunger/fullness cues
- obsession with numbers
- eating the same “safe” foods on repeat

And honestly… the math isn&rs
Ever notice how “healthier” foods are easier to keep going back for?
That’s the health halo effect.

Sometimes the “real” version is actually more satisfying - and helps you move on, rather than circling back for more.
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