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...
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...
Phytoestrogens – why you need to include them in your diet.
What are they and why you need to include more of them in your diet.
177 – End of season 1
I will be taking a short break from the podcast, but I share some of the things that I have learned from the 3 1/2 years I've been recording. Keep it simple The episodes that get the most feedback, and have the most impact are the simple ones. Where we go back to basics. Listen to your body It talks to you, and the key to improving your long term health is to listen to your body. You can only do you Don't try to be like others. Don't try diets that work for others. Do what feels right for you....
174 – Why you don’t need to create a ‘new you’ this year
New Year, New You? What if the old you is enough and instead of trying to re-invent yourself every year take time to really understand what it is you want for your health this year. Are you setting yourself up for failure We all do it, we make these broad promises and changes and imagine that it is going to change our lives. However, buying new trainers is never going to make you a runner, ordering tonnes of kale is never going to make you a chef. Not unless you really enjoy it and want it. If...
172 – How to beat the Christmas bloat.
This week I share some simple tips that will help you take back control of what you are eating, and reduce that bloat over the holiday period. Do you feel sluggish and slow over the holiday period? Whilst food is an integral part of the holiday season, and I don't want you to exclude all those wonderful ingredients. It can also contribute to a sluggish and uncomfortable feeling. If you want to be full of energy and vitality then you need to consider what it is that you are fuelling your body...
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