Body & Fitness

How Matilda Rice learnt to be healthy

Life can be a juggling act, but Matilda says one of the most important learning curves of all has been figuring out what’s best for her health.

It’s safe to say the last couple of years have been a whirlwind for Matilda Rice.

She’s quit a fulltime job to become her own boss, she’s working on campaigns with Jockey and Colgate, and her relationship with former Bachelor Art Green is stronger than ever.

Life can be a juggling act, but Matilda says one of the most important learning curves of all has been figuring out what’s best for her health.

What food habits have you found suit you the best?

I was into paleo on and off prior to meeting Art, and now I’m paleo most of the time. It makes the most sense to me – it’s basically just natural, whole food that hasn’t been processed.

I previously had tummy problems, then I cut out gluten and dairy and I just felt a huge difference, I felt way better. So I decided to stick with that.

I do avoid grains, it all comes down to what works for you personally. I believe that grains aren’t that good for you as they are quite inflammatory on the body. Paleo is all about trying to keep that inflammation as low as possible.

I make sure I get lots of protein in and I find that I have way more energy if I have a lot of fats, and fewer carbohydrates.

Have you ever had to overcome a health issue?

I was living in London for about a year and a half pre-The Bachelor, and I was right into paleo then. I got in great shape and everything was good, but I took it too far.

I was counting calories and I was always looking at My Fitness Pal, going ‘oh no I’ve gone over my carb quota for the day’. That app is the worst thing ever.

Then I kind of crashed the other way, as soon as I started eating lots of carbs again I just ballooned. I knew I had to find that balance, and it did take a long time to work it all out.

It’s been a lot easier with Art as we do it together. If I start to get caught up in something then he reminds me that it just doesn’t matter.

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Read more from Matilda in the August issue of Good Health Choices

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