The gurgles, the bubbles, loose stools and then looking down to notice that your stomach resembles a balloon. Sound familiar? Those are some of the symptoms of lactose intolerance. So why remove dairy (& specifically cow’s milk) from your diet? One of the things that frustrates me is how, as humans, we have somehow evolved […]
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Do you find yourself grateful that on Monday you can start afresh? Whatever happened the week before, or at the weekend, can almost be forgiven as we say, “ok new week, new start” Monday starts great, good intentions carry into Tuesday, we may even get in a workout but then the old habits start to […]
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To answer this question you must understand what is a snack & why are you snacking? What is a Snack? Snacking is the small meals that we have in-between the largest meals, typically they can be around 200 calories and keep us going until the next meal. Why are you snacking? Is it because your […]
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So what about proteins, fats and carbohydrates? When you hear “eat good fats”, do you feel confused? As nutrition evolves and more theories are developed, confusion can easily be created when one theory conflicts the other. Take fat. Remember when we were told it was the enemy & we scoured the supermarket for skimmed milk, […]
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Sometimes it’s the small things that can make big differences. I recently spoke about this often overlooked nutrient deficiency as I see it regularly in my clients and was always a victim until I got used to the signs. So many nutrients to remember hey? However, this one is made by the body and therefore […]
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These 3 easy ways to lose weight are perfect to get you started quickly! Have you made that move to a ‘Real food’ diet yet? Are you now minimising processed foods and sugars? Are you holding onto some additional weight that you still can’t shift? Well your in the right place to know what to do now! […]
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There are times where a major life drama happens and you find yourself thinking, “how can this be?!” Sometimes when in a highly stressful situation, you just wanna put on the brakes! Recently, one of these tumultuous life-shifting events happened to me. As a person used to practicing stress management, I was really pushed to […]
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Spring is here! Which means it’s time to spring clean. I realised a spring clean is more than the traditional mindset of cleaning out our cupboards. Spring clean your life by starting here: 1. Nutrition: Okay. So you have eaten your body-weight in processed foods or your body has, without you even realising, ensured its survival […]
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Can you hear it? The nagging quiet voice saying “Oh no! How much weight am I going to gain this festive season?” With Christmas over, and now with Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day ahead, you can see the opportunities for splurge and pleasure. However these also present the opportunity for your waistline to expand! […]
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How often do you find yourself asking: “I wish I hadn’t done that?”, “What will they think of me?” ,“What if it all goes wrong?” These are the common questions that we tend to ask ourselves as we fall into the common trap of investing time considering things that are completely out of our control. […]
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