It’s quite natural for our appetites to lessen during the summer months. We tend to turn to lighter meals and foods with a high water content such as salads and fruits. Personally I look for Read More
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Caffeine was once considered a diuretic, which was believed to increase dehydration. However, we now know that while caffeine does cause some fluid loss, where it is consumed as a liquid there is generally a net Read More
We’re about to delve into the next big thing this summer and that would be cold press juicing. Not only are we juicing our way to health but now it seems there are healthier ways to Read More
Tea, tea, tea….black, white, green, herbal the list goes on. I seem to have about 6 different kinds on the go at one time, dependent on what sort of pick me up I am after. For Read More
Forget counting calories, that is so old school. We now know that kilojoules are not created equal, and eating a strict number of calories doesn’t necessarily guarantee you a healthier leaner body nor a nutritious diet. But….Let’s focus Read More
Did you know that if we took everything off the supermarket shelves that contained sugar then only 20% would remain. Twenty percent! That is a shocking admission and something that aussie mastermind and film producer Damon Gameau is determined Read More
Eggs were once vilified for their high cholesterol content. The idea we need to limit saturated fat and cholesterol has shifted us from a well-balanced diet to high-sugar diets, which have made people eat more Read More
Health and fitness has boomed as an industry in recent years and people are constantly looking for new ways to boost their metabolism, lose some weight, and improve their overall health. For many people, the Read More
There has been so much said lately about how our café society is part to blame for a lot of overstimulated and tired folk. The old cup of nescafe isn’t anywhere near the stacked jolt Read More
Being a wellness coach brings with it lots of questions .. and I love this part of the job as I treat each person individually and work according to their values and beliefs. Regardless the amount of knowledge each ‘welly’ (I call Read More
There’s a lot of tradition at Christmas, not just from folk lore itself but family traditions and recipes sent down through the generations. (cue Christmas carols) We are now a little spoilt though and we Read More
The festive season is often referred to as the ‘silly season’ due to the over indulging of eating, drinking and late nights. It is said on average we put on 3kg over the Christmas and New Year Read More
You may or may not have heard about the recent chatter about athletes adopting a low carb, high fat (LCHF) diet to reap such benefits such as weight loss, quicker recovery and increased energy levels. This way of Read More
Tis the season to let loose and enjoy the company of your family and friends. Parties, get togethers, catchups, celebrations, whatever you like to call them they all have one common theme at the scene Read More
Woo hoo, the warmer months are here and that means one thing, salads are on the menu! I love nothing more than tucking into a salad during the balmy evenings with all the beautiful colours Read More