Luisa Heenan
Luisa is an Australian qualified personal fitness trainer who is also currently studying nutrition. She has been in Japan since 2007 and founded her health and fitness blog, Glow in Japan, to inspire women to enjoy active living and healthy eating in Japan. She loves experimenting with healthy recipes, traveling abroad to the beach, and sharing a good cappuccino with her husband or friends.
Articles By Luisa
Japanese Superfoods: Konjac
Konjac root has long been included in many Japanese weight loss diets for its near-zero calorie content and high fiber, so it’s no wonder that...
August 31, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty
Going Paleo in Japan
With many celebrities, professional athletes and health food gurus advocating its benefits, the Paleo Diet is something you've probably heard a lot about recently....
May 12, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty
Celebrating Mother’s Day the Healthy Way
Leading into what will be my first Mother’s Day as a mom myself, I want to gently guide my present buyer into some suitable and...
April 28, 2015 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle
Recipe: Carrot Cake Cross Buns
From chocolate eggs and big gourmet lunches to hot cross buns and even more chocolate eggs, the popular foods of Easter time can be very...
March 30, 2015 | Food & Drink
The Health Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet
With Greek Independence Day on March 25, this is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge this amazing country and, most importantly, its cuisine! Not only does...
March 24, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty
Recipe: Matcha Chia Pudding
With the spring weather approaching, you might find your body craving foods that are a little fresher and lighter. We have previously looked at the...
March 17, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty
For Your Baby And Yourself
Staying Fit During Pregnancy with Prenatal Yoga
February 24, 2015 | Health & Beauty, Mamas
Japanese Superfoods: Kombu
Seaweed is one of the outstanding foods that project the uniqueness of the traditional Japanese diet. Seaweed and sea vegetables have been a key ingredient...
February 17, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty
Recipe: Healthy Christmas Pudding Balls
With all of the festive celebrations, dinners, parties this time of year, many of us tend to overindulge in food, especially at the sweets table....
December 8, 2014 | Food & Drink
Japanese Superfoods: Nukazuke
We can gain so much knowledge and inspiration from some of these amazing Japanese elders on their traditional diet and way of living. One excellent...
September 9, 2014 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty
Japanese Superfoods: Natto
It has been dubbed the “Japanese Vegemite” due to its pungent odor and particular acquired taste. However, unlike my motherland’s breakfast favorite, Vegemite, natto deserves...
August 5, 2014 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty