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Nutrition Blogs
“Dr Karen, I’d love to eat healthy… but it’s just too expensive.” I hear this all the time. And honestly……
Do you know what a ‘Healthy Plate’ is? A healthy plate contains all the important nutrients your body needs to…
Make the healthy choice the obvious choice! Adjust your environment to make it easier for you to change your habits!…
Have you been wondering whether apple cider vinegar could benefit your health? Or, perhaps you already incorporate ACV in your…
Are you constantly thinking about food? Struggling with cravings? Here are some tips to help you control your appetite: Eat…
Is Breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Yes. And, no. ‘You can’t go to school on an…
My 13 year-old niece visited me and for breakfast, I offered unsweetened natural Greek yoghurt with nuts, seeds, coconut shavings…
Low-Carb or Low-Fat… which is best? Should I stop eating carbs? Must I cut out fats? What’s best: Low-carb or…
There are good carbs and bad carbs. Carbs should be limited to less than 30% of daily calories. If you…
When “Dehydration” Wasn’t the Whole Story Meet Alex, a 16-year-old triathlete with huge potential. He was training hard for the…
Do you believe counting calories is useful for weight loss? Do you plan your meals with calories in mind? You…
Did you know that fat is an essential nutrient that has important functions in your body? You NEED to eat…
A healthy plate contains all the important nutrients your body needs to thrive. If you can achieve a ‘Healthy Plate’…
Minerals are naturally occurring substances that your body needs for various functions. Here is a list of the most common…
You’ve heard it before… ‘Don’t eat eggs, they are bad for cholesterol!’ Not so! Eggs are actually super-foods packed with…
I used to be petrified of fat. For years, I would refuse to eat anything containing even a trace of…
Do you understand Fat Metabolism? For a long time scientists believed that eating fat caused many health problems. Now, we…
Do you know how to read a food label? It can seem like quite a daunting task when you…
People always ask whether it is best to avoid sweeteners. And strictly speaking the answer is ‘Yes’ because all sweeteners…
There are recommendations for the amount of alcohol we should be having on daily basis. These guidelines are based on…