Understanding the relationship between your dietary choices and their impact on your mood and energy levels is essential for maintaining […]
How What You Eat and When Can Influence Mood and Energy Levels Read Post »
Imagine you KNOW that you’re the most important person in your life…. You wake up with energy and can’t wait to start your day! You look in the mirror and love who you see – a confident, kind and good human being!
You make time to calm your mind, move your body and feed your soul – every day.
You love yourself – and it shows with every thought you think, word you speak, and personal choice you make.
Self-Care Boundaries Are A Top Priority For A Fulfilling Life Read Post »
The liver is a remarkable organ, responsible for over 500 functions in the body, including its roles in digestive health, immune support, blood clotting, and more. One of the liver’s most important jobs is detoxification. The liver is responsible for converting fat-soluble toxins into water-soluble waste products that are removed from the body via the urinary system, digestive system, skin, and lungs. Unfortunately, the liver can become overburdened throughout a person’s life due to excessive toxins exposure and unhealthy lifestyle practices.
5 Surprising Signs Your Liver Needs Support Read Post »
The microbiomes basic job is to digest (ferment) a certain type of fiber called dietary fiber. Fiber is a natural compound found only in plants. From a nutritional point of view, fiber is a complex carbohydrate. But unlike refined sugar, fiber cannot be digested by our body, simply because it lacks the proper enzymes to do that. This fiber passes unchanged through the gastrointestinal tract, until it reaches the colon. Here, the microbiome converts it into compounds that can be absorbed by our colon, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), certain B vitamins, and vitamin K
The Amazing Role Of The Gut Microbiome In Nutrition And Health Read Post »
Life can be overwhelming and sometimes it is hard to know where to begin when it comes to regaining your energy, reducing stress and just feeling more like yourself. To make the journey towards feeling energised more simple, we have broken it down into three small things you can do without taking big leaps or dramatically changing everything all in one go. These are things you can gradually build up to, without the need for stress.
3 Small Changes You Can Make To Feel More Energised Read Post »
Most people love traditional Christmas pudding – you know, the ones served with the brandy custard or hot white sauce over the top – sweet, dense, rich and satisfying!
This is a healthier version of the traditional pudding, with a modern bite-sized twist! It’s perfect if you’ve been transitioning towards more naturally sweetened and healthier treats to reduce your sugar and nutritionally void foods.
Mini Christmas Pudding Balls With White Chocolate Sauce Recipe Read Post »
Planning fun activities to do with your kids in the run up to Christmas is really exciting. Yet, when it comes to baking Christmas treats, often they’re full of sugar and other things that aren’t very good for you, or your children.
So, for the health-conscious parents out there, here are two healthy and fun snacks you can make with your kids!
Healthy Baking Christmas Treats To Make With Your Children Read Post »
The perfect festive drink for all wine lovers!
This spiced infused drink is very traditional in my country during Christmas time.
There are many different variations and we usually add one secret ingredient – our domestic rum and lot of sugar.
I make a lighter option of this warming drink and I have an alcohol-free version for you as well.
Easy Spiced Mulled Wine Recipe Read Post »
What we think and how we feel often dictates what we eat, if we should eat and when we should eat.
This may lead us to console our emotions with that go-to comfort food. We may not really want or need it, but the temporary distraction, comfort or self-soothing it provides is a mighty big draw card to make us feel better in that moment.
Are You Using Food To Self-Soothe? Read Post »
Are you finding it hard to stay on track with your meal planning or shopping lists?
It’s easy to be more organised when your life is in ‘flow’, but how can we get organised when life is busy with work and family?
We’ve all been there and it’s a hard act to juggle. This is why it’s so important to have helpful strategies to get, and stay, organised – especially in the kitchen!
From my experience working as a private healthy chef and planning meals for clients, writing down my goals with planners and checklists helps me to make everything more achievable.
How To Be More Organised To Eat Healthy [FREE Meal Planner & Shopping List] Read Post »
We all know that sugar is bad for you and contributes to various health issues. So here are 6 of our favourite natural sweeteners that are full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids that will contribute to your nutritional health without compromising on taste. Simply pick one according to your preference!
Top Six Natural Sweeteners Read Post »
Healthy skin is essential, and it requires some effort to maintain it. Not only do you need to clean your skin, but you also need to eat the right foods.
Do you want glowing and healthy skin? Well, you must change your eating patterns to achieve this. As good as creams and other facial products are, nothing beats eating the right foods to attain a radiant look. Researchers are discovering just how beneficial the right types of foods are while also including supplements such as Oxitrim.
Oxitrim is a supplement known to contain vitamin D3 that protects the skin while promoting cell growth and repair.
Want Healthier Skin? Include These Key Nutrients In Your Diet Read Post »
Ensuring your child eats a balanced and healthy diet is an important part of being a parent. We all want our kids to grow up healthily and for them to enjoy food, so if you’re struggling slightly with your child’s eating patterns, it might be time for an intervention.
How To Positively Shape Your Child’s Eating Habits From A Young Age Read Post »
Your fitness is tied to the deliberate, day-to-day decisions you make to eat only healthy and balanced diet food. Any other effort beyond healthy fitness food is only supplementary.
You will not benefit much if you focus on fitness yet neglect the intake of the right nutrients for your body.
4 Key Nutrients For A Healthy Food Fitness Plan Read Post »
Believe it or not, we are a living carrier of microbes. Contrary to popular notion, these various types of bacteria and other organisms are not just in the gut, but they also aid in the function of our body.
Heal Your Gut – Why Microbiome Balance Is Essential Read Post »
