As a former Olympian and mother of three, Lisa Curry knows first-hand exactly how much of an effect poor nutrition can have on one's overall wellbeing.

The co-founder of Happy Healthy You joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Wellness Daily Show to explain the importance of making positive dietary choices as early in life as possible, how what you eat 85 per cent of the time determines your overall nutritional health, and whether physically active people can get away with eating poorly.

Lisa also delves into the connection between a wholesome diet and good mental health, shares some simple rules that anyone can follow to ensure their nutrition is at an optimal level, and outlines how employers can encourage better nutritional practices in their workplace.