Nutrition
Carbs, fats, are they essential?
Low-Carb or Low-Fat… which is best? Should I stop eating carbs? Must I cut out fats? What’s best: Low-carb or low-fat? The truth is: All carbs are the same… they turn into sugar when your digestion system breaks them down. But, all carbs are NOT the same… Some carbs like sweet potatoes, butternut squash, baby…
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What Should You Eat When You’re Sick? Here’s the Truth
When you’re sick, your appetite might disappear, and advice from friends and family can get confusing: “Feed a fever, starve a cold,” “Don’t drink anything cold,” “Chicken soup cures everything!” Let’s clear the confusion and talk about what your body actually needs during illness — based on science and a little common sense. MYTH #1:…
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Watch to learn how lifestyle changes can improve and even reverse PCOS
Watch and learn from a case study on how lifestyle changes can improve and even reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Case studies shared are for education and illustrative purposes. They are a combination of several patients’ journeys. To protect the privacy of the patients, the names have been changed and some of the events and…
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Do you understand the role of Minerals in your body?
Minerals are naturally occurring substances that your body needs for various functions. Here is a list of the most common minerals in your body. Calcium Magnesium Potassium Sodium Iron Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Iodine Chromium Molybdenum Phosphorus Fluoride Sulphur Remember, it is always better to get your nutrients including minerals from food rather than supplements.…
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Understanding Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load
When you understand Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load, you will be empowered to make healthier food choices and combine foods in a healthier way. What is the Glycaemic Index (GI)? The Glycaemic Index (GI) is a method of categorising foods according to their effect on blood sugar. High GI foods are digested and absorbed rapidly…
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Healthy Plate Tool for Meal Planning
Do you know what a ‘Healthy Plate’ is? A healthy plate contains all the important nutrients your body needs to thrive. If you can achieve a ‘Healthy Plate’ for most of your meals… not only will you lose weight, but you will feel fantastic too. The first step to achieving a ‘Healthy Plate’ is to…
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How to grow your own Sprouts
Sprouts are fantastic in stir-fry dishes, salads, and even as a standalone snack When you sprout a grain or seed, you unlock a massive nutrient bank – all the energy, vitamins and minerals a plant needs to germinate and grow are available to your body when you eat a sprout. The nutrients are more easily…
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Guide to Sweeteners
People always ask whether it is best to avoid sweeteners. And strictly speaking the answer is ‘Yes’ because all sweeteners whether we are referring to sugar or honey or xylitol or stevia trigger certain neural pathways that stimulate the release of insulin and certain neurotransmitters in the brain. As humans, we are conditioned to crave…
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How to read Food Labels
Do you know how to read a food label? It can seem like quite a daunting task when you first look at a food label. There’s A LOT of information packed into a very small space! STEP 1: INGREDIENTS The first thing to do is check the ingredients. They are generally listed in the order…
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Have you been wondering whether apple cider vinegar could benefit your health? Or, perhaps you already incorporate ACV in your life but would like to know more about other ways to use it? When one of my patients told me she was drinking apple cider vinegar in her water to lose weight, I was skeptical…
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Should you do a Food Elimination?
A Food Elimination can be a powerful tool to discover whether foods you eat are causing you to feel unwell. Food can cause symptoms and health problems ranging from allergies to mood instability to digestive issues and inflammation. Many of my patients ask for food intolerance or food allergy tests. These tests can be helpful…
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Juicing vs Smoothies
What’s the best way to enjoy fresh fruit and veg? Have you thought about whether juicing offers more health benefits than smoothies? Juicing has become very popular and I get this question all the time: ‘Is it good to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice every day?’ Well, you have to understand the pro’s and…
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Breakfast… yes or no?
Is Breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Yes. And, no. ‘You can’t go to school on an empty stomach!’ ‘Eat something before you go to work!’ ‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!’ You’ve heard these phrases over and over. But, is breakfast really the most important meal of the…
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Counting Calories – yes or no?
Do you believe counting calories is useful for weight loss? Do you plan your meals with calories in mind? You are probably wasting your time. Do you count your calories? I ask you from the bottom of my heart: Please do not waste time or energy counting calories. It does not work. It is annoying.…
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Do you believe eating fat is Healthy?
Did you know that fat is an essential nutrient that has important functions in your body? You NEED to eat fat. But, eating the RIGHT fat is important. Fats are very important as a source of energy, and if you choose your fats mindfully, they become a source of wonderful added nutrients that are life-enhancing!…
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A Healthy Plate
Do you know what a ‘Healthy Plate’ is? A healthy plate contains all the important nutrients your body needs to thrive. If you can achieve a ‘Healthy Plate’ for most of your meals… not only will you lose weight, but you will feel fantastic too. Do you remember the Food Pyramid? After the study run…
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