Your body has an amazing ability to cleanse and detoxify. However, our modern world is filled with toxins from the food we eat to the air we breathe. Learn how you can help your body detoxify efficiently, and recognise the signs if it’s not working properly. Toxic Overload Foods that fuel detoxification Understanding the organs that keep you clean Ways to boost detoxification 1. Toxic Overload? Have you ever heard the term detox, or cleanse and wondered what it really means? Why is it so...
Beyond the Plate: The Four Essential Ingredients for a Healthy Life
As a nutritionist who adores food, I know that true wellness goes beyond what's on your plate. In this monthly blog and podcast episodes, I'll delve into the four lifestyle elements that are just as crucial as food for a vibrant, fulfilling and healthy life. The four essential ingredients are: Rest Movement Stress Community 1. Rest & Revitalise: The Power of Sleep in Your Wellness Journey Discover the secrets of sleep and how quality rest can supercharge your health and energy levels....
Sweet Poison: Understanding Sugar’s Impact on Your Health
Sugar may not be a poison but excessive consumption is directly associated with a whole host of chronic health conditions. Do you truly understand the role sugar plays in your body? Are you aware of the amount you consume daily through foods and beverages? Moreover, do you know if all sugars affect your health in the same way? In this blog post, and accompanying podcast, we delve into these questions and more, providing insights into the functions of sugar within your body, shedding light on...
All you need to know about your immune system
Your immune system operates through a coordinated interplay of physical barriers, innate and adaptive immune responses. This is the most complex system in the body and ensuring it is working in harmony and balance is crucial to safeguarding the body against infections. The key things you need to know to support and improve your immune system are: How your immune system works What autoimmune conditions are Foods that support your immune system Lifestyle and Supplements to support your immune...
What makes a Healthy Diet
What makes a healthy diet? I believe it's just 5 simple ingredients. If eat these every day then you will feed your body with all it needs to boost your health, your energy and your wellbeing. The 5 ingredients are : Fluid Protein Colour Fibre Healthy Fat Read on to see why they are so important and listen to a bitesize Podcast episode for each one. 1. A healthy diet starts with hydration Our bodies are mostly water. Our total body composition is around 70% water, but more importantly that our...
Herbal Teas for Menopause
Herbal teas are a great option for staying hydrated, but did you know that they also have some amazing health benefits too?. Good quality herbal teas are made from a variety of plant parts, such as leaves, flowers, roots, and fruits. These natural ingredients can contain various vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds that contribute to overall health and wellbeing. Caffeinated drinks have a slightly diuretic effect, meaning that they offer little or no hydration. So why not swap...
Sweeteners, the bitter truth
Many of us have used artificial sweeteners as an alternative to sugar, but they are not the healthy alternative we are led to believe by the marketing people. They may have zero calories, but they certainly don't have a zero impact on your health. Sugar Substitutes There are a huge number of different types of artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes. They can lurk in the ingredients list, so here are a few to look for, with a bit of information about what they are and the potential impact...
Magnesium and why every busy person needs to know more about this mineral.
When we are under stress, we burn magnesium. Most of us spend a considerable amount of time in a stress mode. Think: commute to work, morning presentation, awkward client, massive queue at the coffee shop. Yes, these are all modern stressors that can be burning up your magnesium
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