Can you eat just about anything and plenty of it without putting on weight? Has this been frustrating you for some time? Is your metabolism so quick that your body burns up everything you put into it and does it so quickly that you find yourself always hungry? Can anyone help you or have you […]
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1. Lower Your Sugar Intake Sugar is highly addictive. Eating sugar sends signals to the brain to eat more sugar. Sugar is present in many foods. If you are unsure as to which foods contain sugar, the general rule to follow is that if the food you are eating tastes sweet, it’s highly likely to […]
Ever had liquid meal replacements and found that initially you lose weight quite rapidly only to be sabotaged by long term weight gain? Why is this so? In today’s society everyone is looking for a quick fix; a solution to help them get through the day as efficiently and quickly as possible. When it comes […]
Do you know how effective probiotics can be? Are all probiotics the same? You will be surprised!!! The results of research conducted on probiotics have become increasingly sought after. Probiotics are not cheap to produce nor to purchase so we all really want to know how probiotics can assist, and how ethical and stable they […]
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By now we should all be aware of the dangers that sugars present to our health. Highly addictive, sugar is not the easiest ingredient to cut back on, particularly as our habits of eating sugar as a society have increased over the last 30 years. Awareness of the nasty effects that excess sugar intake can […]
My local Doctor is most likely just like yours. Writing out prescriptions for medicine, conducting a general check-up, and providing a certificate to give to your boss when you’re not well, amongst some of the more common services GPs provide. I’m grateful to live in a country which allows easy access to general practitioners. Late […]
Over the last 30 years in particular, fat has been given a bad rap. Whilst we all know that trans fats generally need to be consumed in moderation, recent studies are showing that some saturated fats including unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) are in fact much better for us than originally thought. In the 1970s […]
Probiotics are live bacteria that in the correct amounts can make a significant difference to your health and well-being. They can be found in certain foods including yoghurt, sauerkraut and kefir and can also be found in supplements. Once a colony of probiotics enters your system it can help to improve your ‘gut health’ which […]
Ever wondered why some days you seemingly look more bloated than usual? ‘I’m feeling bloated’ is an expression I hear all too often. Besides hormonal reasons there are fundamentally three scientifically proven factors that can contribute to that puffy, bloated look that no-one enjoys experiencing. Whether it is on-going or for a special occasion, these […]
As one of the most consumed beverages in the world, green tea has some substantial benefits and can help kick start your health and weight management journey. If you don’t drink green tea it’s never too late to start. If drinking green tea is not a priority you can take green tea in capsule or […]
For many there seems to be much confusion over the time frame weight loss is meant to be achieved. Though weight loss should only be part of your goals, health and wellbeing along with physical and emotional transformation should all be a consideration and I strongly encourage you to consider these important points. For those […]
6 years ago I was diagnosed with a sleep disorder that I have very little control over. At 5 feet 11 inches tall and 95kgs with body fat levels of an elite athlete (10% or below) I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnoea. After speaking with many specialists I realised that not being overweight or […]
The festive season is at our door step. There has been much chatter about food and family gatherings so I thought this might help. If you’re concerned about eating too much during the festive season and are worried about the consequences and what you should do if you overeat, here are some of the answers […]
The amount of sugar we consume as a society is significant. Australians are one of the leaders in the race. As a nation we fall into the top 5% of consumers of sugar per capita which simply means we are consuming way more sugar than what we require. What is all the hype about sugar […]