I think by now, we all have a handle of the power of protein and all its health benefits but which one should you choose? It really is a matter of personal choice and preference but hopefully I can shed some light on this for you. Up until two years ago, I chose a predominantly … Continue reading WHEY vs PLANT BASED PROTEIN POWDER
Energy balance is quite simple to define. It simply relates to energy in, in other words calories consumed in food and beverages and energy out, in other words calories being used for energy. With this in mind if the amount of energy in is far, far greater than the energy out, then you can expect … Continue reading ENERGY BALANCE
We so often rely on salt to flavour our food, more often due to habit but why not try using fresh herbs and spices instead? As well as pimping up your otherwise bland meal with delicious fragrant herbs and spices, some of these are also said to have wonderful healing properties. Cumin is said to … Continue reading HERBS THAT HEAL
I know, I know....eating a healthy diet can be quite testing, especially around family, during holidays and at social gatherings. But if you want to see results, discipline is what will get you where you want to be. You can blame your work schedule, your lack of time, finances, your genetics or come up with … Continue reading RESULTS
The dreaded "C" word, so may of us are all too familiar with. It affects around 85% of women and 10% of men at some stage in their life. Yes, yes it is unfair that us females get the bum deal here (no pun intended) but there is a reason for this and that's because … Continue reading CELLULITE
We live in a free world where we have choices and the choices we make determine the life we live. The most important choice we can make each day is to choose to start with a positive or negative thought. Whichever you chose will become the mindset for the day and eventually, when repeated on … Continue reading YOUR LIFE, YOUR CHOICE
You may have heard the phrase and really it is true - and can be said of so many things in your life. When referring to physical exercise, put quite simply, when you work your muscles in exercise you build strength also known as hypertrophy and conversely, if you stop using your muscles you lose … Continue reading USE IT OR LOSE IT
You must have heard the words "glycemic index." What does this refer to? Let me try and explain this to you as simply as I can. Carbohydrates are absorbed and digested at varying rates and GI (glycemic index) tells us whether foods raise our blood glucose levels quickly, slowly or moderately. The GI rating … Continue reading G.I: GLYCEMIC INDEX
Mind health has really featured heavily in the press in recent weeks mainly thanks to some high profile individuals coming out and speaking both openly and honestly about their struggles with mental health. Finally, it seems that there is no shame in admitting that you are or that you have struggled with anxiety, stress, depression, … Continue reading MIND HEALTH
We are all in charge of our own destiny. WE can create the life we want. All too often we get caught up on focusing on what we aren't happy with in our lives instead of focusing on what we do have and how to make changes to better ourselves. Not happy in your relationship? … Continue reading CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT
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