My food-styling secret…
It’s all about using really fresh and delicious produce. My style is quite simple and constrained, however adding a drizzle, a dollop or cutting and ripping into food, makes it more sumptuous. It’s got to have a bit of delicious mess to get the appetite going; I really believe we eat with our eyes. Good, natural lighting is also key — it does wonders for food.

Favorite foods to work with…
Fruits and vegetables — they are quite amazing when you look closely at them. Mother Nature is miraculous. On a totally different medium, I love working on ice cream shoots. Often I need to make up a batch of “fake” ice cream so it doesn’t melt on set. There are a lot of variables and technicalities when making fake food, I love a challenge. It appeals to the child in me. It is really satisfying making something that imitates another — I get a kick out if it!

Favorite foods to eat…
I’m definitely a salad kind of girl. I love fresh raw produce. I also love seafood, Australia has the best in the world and I really enjoy living in a city with such great produce. When I cook I tend to use lots of herbs and spices; I’ve definitely got a Middle Eastern vibe going on in the kitchen. My pantry is bursting with jars and jars of spices! I think this love for spice has stemmed from my travels to Turkey and Greece and my love for everything Yotam Ottolenghi.

Great taste and healthy choices — mutually exclusive?
Absolutely not. It frustrates me when people associate healthy food with “diet food” and bland flavor. Food doesn’t have to be deep fried to have maximum flavor. It’s all about good seasoning and spices, and eating produce that’s in season.

Best dish I cook…
Definitely salads. I make “man salads” full of proteins, nuts, herbs, spices. I promise I can make any man eat salad.

Healthiest and tastiest dish I’ve ever had at a restaurant…
Most recently and the most memorable was at Spring in London. I had halibut with spinach, chilli and preserved lemon. Delish and guilt free!

How I stay active…
I’m a Pilates addict and go at least three times a week. I love reformer classes and having a bit of a boogie in a barre class. I enjoy going for walks, with my friends or fiancé and always with my bulldog Ace.

Favorite thing to drink and eat after exercising…
Firstly water, you’ve got to rehydrate. Avocado on gluten-free toast with chilli and lemon juice is a regular, or an açaí or green smoothie with a hit of protein.

Healthy snacks that give me a boost of energy…
Nuts, seeds and fresh dates. Actually a few walnuts stuffed into a fresh date is delicious and will keep me going. I’ll also have a green juice if I need a bit of a pick-me-up.

How I exercise and eat healthy when traveling…
I’m always on the lookout for healthy spots to eat, so will try and research a city before I go. I find it’s great to have a list of places on hand before I get there so I can plan delicious meals and outings. Instagram is a good way to find these. I always pack snacks for the plane, I’m not a fan of airplane food so I make sure I have food that I want to eat on hand to help avoid eating packets of peanuts and chips the whole flight. I don’t mind a hotel gym and will get up and do a brisk walk on a treadmill and a bit of self-instructed Pilates before I head out for the day. I love trying Pilates in different cities so will book a couple of classes if I can. Also one thing to remember is if you’re doing lots of walking during your travels, this can often be enough of a workout!

And tricks of the trade for a long flight (like from Sydney)…
Getting fresh air and your legs going after a long flight will get the endorphins going and instantly make you feel better. There is nothing that a good power walk and a green juice to get you over a flight and kicking jet lag.