Tess Patrick

Tess has brought together her background in journalism and communications and her passion for nutrition to add to the Food Matters team. Her time is spent dreaming up new articles, researching the latest in nutrition news, and engaging with you, our readers. When she’s not cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you’ll find her trying to catch a wave, catching up on her nutrition and naturopathy studies, or hanging out with her cat, Salem.

My Articles

Happiness

What We’re Reading: 7 Best Health & Wellness Books in 2021

Tess Patrick

Remember that New Year’s Resolution to read more books this year? Now’s the time to make sure you’re making good on it. At Food …

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Natural Therapies

Common Natural Beauty Mistakes You May Be Making

Tess Patrick

Natural beauty seems like a simple topic to tackle. But the nuances are often more complicated than your go-to drugstore products, so we’ve brought …

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How Does the Mediterranean Diet Work? The Good, The Bad & The Tasty

Tess Patrick

After spending the last six months indulging in the internet’s newest sensation, Pasta Grannies, I’ve noticed some common themes. Most importantly, it's got me …

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Health Tips

Why You Should Supplement with Collagen as You Age

Tess Patrick

We’re all searching for a dewy, radiant glow. Yet as we age, as gracefully as ever, collagen dissipates from the body. Why is collagen …

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Does Your Gut Microbiome Play a Role in Your Metabolism?

Tess Patrick

Years on and gut health is still one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition. Microbiome and metabolism is a complex relationship, so I’ve …

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Health Tips

The Best Foods to Choose for Breakfast

Tess Patrick

There are endless reasons to sink your teeth into a nourishing breakfast, and there are thousands of recipes that can inspire your morning meal; …

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Health Tips

Free Self-Care Tools & Rituals For Your Wellness Routine

Tess Patrick

Sometimes self-care can be expensive, with supplements and yoga retreats, and they become the cause for more burden and woe, so I curated this …

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10 Steps To Banish Burnout in 2021, For Good

Tess Patrick

We’ve come to know burnout as a feeling, but not a medical diagnosis. A lot of the time we put it down to stress …

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Health Tips

Naturally Boost Happy Hormones With These Healthy Tips

Tess Patrick

Doesn’t it feel good to feel good? Right now, more than ever, we need to treasure these little moments of happiness and do all …

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I'm a Writer and These Are My Favorite Journaling Prompts for Creativity and Self-Discovery

Tess Patrick

As a writer, I can truly appreciate the beauty of the written word. Not just for reading and entertainment, but as much for the …

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