Enjoying Fresh, Local Foods to Transform Old Habits
JAMES COLQUHOUN
Wellness knowledge is a good thing to have - if you’re putting it into practice. In this interview series, we get up close and personal with our FMTV members; finding out their insider wellness hacks and hearing the advice that has resonated with them. Kate is a South Australian native who loves fresh, homemade, cold-pressed juices and waking up with the birds. 
How do you like to start your day?
Kate: I have a cup of cold-pressed juice (I have the same juicer from FMTV). I add liquid Magnesium and this week I’m trying for the first time The Healthy Chef antioxidant power in it also. Then I have one date, one black coffee, and one apple in slices.
What are your top 3 healthy non-negotiables?
Kate: Fresh over-processed, local not international when you can, and healthy skin care and daily care products only.
What is the one healthy habit that has changed your life?
Kate: Relaxing and forgiving myself for wanting something from my past childhood. Eat it, enjoy it and move on.
What’s your go-to, nourishing meal when you’re low on time?
Kate: A smoothie or roast veggies with a homemade sauce.
Where do you call home?
Kate: Kensington Park, South Australia.
How long have you been apart of the Food Matters community?
Kate: I've only just signed up $1 for 30 days, but I’ve been on the newsletter since it started.
What’s your motivation to be healthy?
Kate: My family and feeling good in myself.
How would you describe your eating style?
Kate: Veggies first, home-cooked, and happy to eat out and enjoy life but also coming home to my own cooking.
Would you describe your community as health-conscious?
Kate: No, I married a very unhealthy eater and I am hoping that he will want to make the changes for himself… Five years and still waiting - I have hope…
How do you stay motivated to stay healthy?
Kate: When my clothes get a bit tight I know its time to go inwards, drop off the old bad habits, and get back to what I know works for me.
What is your go-to breakfast?
Kate: Coffee and an apple.
What is your favorite film on FMTV?
Kate: Emotions.
Do you supplement?
Kate: Magnesium.
What’s your biggest takeaway after joining FMTV?
Kate: Lots of people working together to help you find what works for you.
What is your favorite dinner that’s on the menu most weeks?
Kate: Roast veggies, and I do tend to have a larger lunch and a smaller dinner. I've tried for the past few months to be vegetarian at dinner time always - it feels much better.
What is your weekly food budget?
Kate: No budget, I get what I want.
What’s your favorite piece of content on Gaia?
Kate: I love Tara Stiles. So far I’ve not done any other yoga from Gaia.
Are you a meal prepper? Or do you cook daily?
Kate: I make cold press juice weekly and meals daily, or dinner with leftovers for lunch.
What are your weekly staples in your grocery cart?
Kate: Kale, green apples, sweet potatoes, salad greens, ginger, garlic, and onions.
Do you have a trade secret healthy eating hack?
Kate: Eat a small dinner and wake up with the birds.
What’s your daily non-negotiable? Meditation? 1L of water straight up in the morning…
Kate: Body brushing, then oil massage, then shower.
James Colquhoun is the filmmaker behind Food Matters, Hungry For Change, and Transcendence Seasons 1 & 2 and founder of Food Matters and FMTV. Along with Laurentine ten Bosch, James founded the Food Matters community following the release of the 2008 documentary, giving people the tools (films, books, articles, and guided programs) to take charge of their own health. From here, FMTV was born! It was designed as a place where you can access vital information by watching all of your favorite inspiring documentaries, expert interviews, & recipe videos in one place, and in early 2020 FMTV found it's new home on Gaia.