A litre of coconut water and dark chocolate gets this chef through the afternoon

Head chef at Chiswick Woollahra, Taylor Cullen, 30, shares his day on a plate.

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7.15am A matcha tea with honey and coconut oil.

9.30am A smoothie with banana, berries, protein powder, super greens, cocoa, mixed mushroom powder and coconut milk. I supplement this with vitamins D, B and K2, plus magnesium, calcium and a herb/olive leaf tincture.

10.45am Coffee with my partner.

1.45pm A healthy bowl with grilled chicken, kimchi, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, roasted sweet potato with spices, hummus and a poached egg.

2.15pm A litre of coconut water and 50 grams of dark chocolate.

8pm I cook a sirloin on the barbecue and have it with blanched broccolini, olive oil, horseradish and two glasses of natural wine. Another 50 grams of dark chocolate and a non-caffeinated herbal tea.

Dr Joanna McMillan says:

Top marks for … A nutrient-dense lunch and dinner. Both offer a nice balance of animal and plant foods. The animal foods deliver nutrients that are not present or are less well absorbed from plant foods, while the plants provide fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants.

If you keep eating like this you’ll … Risk raising your LDL cholesterol from consuming too much coconut oil and coconut milk, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. There are healthier fats that would deliver known benefits that are not found in coconut products. The coconut water is good for hydration.

Why don’t you try … Adding nuts, avocado or tahini to your smoothie instead of coconut milk. Add extra virgin olive oil to your matcha instead of coconut oil.

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