About Michelle
Real Food Swaps for Health with a Thermomix® Expert
Hi, I’m Michelle Boyd—founder of Real Food Cook, Thermomix® Consultant, and advocate for real food swaps for health that are simple, sustainable, and actually delicious using everyday supermarket ingredients.
I began this journey while supporting my husband through advanced metastatic prostate cancer. I realised the profound difference food makes—physically, mentally, and emotionally. I’m not here to push diets or perfection. I’m here to help everyday people reclaim their health and energy, one small swap at a time.
If you’re tired of confusing labels, fad trends, or feeling like healthy eating is too hard or too expensive, you’re in the right place. My mission is to help you cut through the noise with practical swaps you can start today—whether it’s making your own granola or understanding how many ultra processed nasties are in your food.
Everything I share is based on real-life experience, supported by my training as a Thermomix® Consultant/Team Leader and my own kitchen testing. My approach is especially designed for people in their 40s, 50s and 60s who want to feel good, cook confidently, and nourish those they love without spending hours in the kitchen.
Whether you’re looking to swap packaged sauces for real ones, ditch ultra-processed snacks, or simply start with one better breakfast, I’m here to support you.
Let’s make real food swaps for health happen together—step by step, meal by meal.
Michelle Boyd
Real Food Cook | Thermomix® Consultant
Making Healthy Happen
Years of Experience
With years of home cooking under my belt, I’ve honed my skills while raising two daughters and running countless Thermomix® demos. I also ran a small business called Yum Hugs, where I created sweet treat grazing boxes and custom catering. My business began during Covid with a focus on gift giving from the heart.
One of my favourite things to do? The first thing I do on holiday is head straight to the local supermarket. I love discovering regional ingredients and imagining how I can bring those flavours home using local produce and a bit of Thermomix® pizazz. This may have caused a stop at Customs on occasion!
What People Say
Nicki King
August 21, 2024
Michelle Boyd catered for our wedding ceremony, and the food was absolutely incredible! We had a few guests with dietary needs, and Michelle made sure every dish was not only delicious but also met everyone’s requirements. I’ve been lucky enough to taste Michelle’s food on several occasions, and I always look forward to seeing what amazing dishes she creates. My husband and I also bought a Thermomix from Michelle, and she came to our home for a demonstration. We use the Thermomix all the time now, and the recipes she shared with us are regulars in our meals. We’re so excited to learn more from Michelle and can’t wait to attend one of her dinner events soon!
Jane-Marie Pfeiffer
May 26, 2024
Last week I attended Michelle’s Real Food Dinner -Gut health edition. Michelle informed us with very valuable information about gut health and how we can look after our gut by eating food with a higher fibre content. She prepared some beautiful tasty dishes show casing some great gut health foods. I highly recommended attending these nights when they come available. It was a fun night of information, chats and yummy food. Thank you Michelle. Can’t wait to see what you will be presenting next.
Sandy Andrews
May 26, 2024
YumHugs catered for my 70th birthday tea at a local hall. Michelle and Ian came and plated up the delicious finger food and served it too, so I didn't have so much to organise and could spend time with my guests. The food was amazing and their calming presence made the event so much better! They even packed up the left overs. Yum Hugs is great and Michelle and Ian are wonderful!
Lee-anne Voigt
May 26, 2024
Thank you Michelle and Ian for welcoming us to your dining room table for a Real Food Gut Health evening. LOVED the food you prepared, together with learning more about gut health and enjoying animated round the table conversation. I’ll be signing up for another event 😀😀
Kelly Hody
May 24, 2024
I have ordered Yum Hugs products several times now and cannot speak highly enough of the quality of the food and exceptional customer service. I took a large sweet treat grazing box to an event today and everyone absolutely loved it! There's something to please everyone in these boxes and I will definitely be ordering time and time again. I also attended Yum Hugs 'Real Food Dinner - Gut Health Edition' and this was an amazing experience. I loved being able to try new foods in a social setting, and learn about ingredients and simple ways to improve my nutrition. Michelle has a real knack for creating delicious food combinations that are also easy to recreate at home.
Wendy Stanton
April 26, 2024
I attended Michelle’s first Real Food Dinner - Gut Health Edition as I wanted to learn more about gut health and options for switching up my diet. I received all that and more! Not only was Michelle very knowledgeable about the subject but she also cooked a variety of high fibre, and very delicious dishes for us to try. I had a great evening and can highly recommend the experience to anyone with an interest in food and talking about food! Michelle also produces some amazing sweet treats and my favourite - the energy seed bars. Thankyou Michelle!
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