Do you sometimes feel tired and run down with no explanation?The answer may be what you are eating.Trying an elimination diet may be the way to pinpoint food sensitivities.Some experts say up to 20% of the population suffer from a food intolerance .Elimination diets can help with bloating ,gas,constipation etc.Some people feel better by eliminatingContinue reading “Food Elimination Diet For Intolerances”
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Potting Plants and Your Calm Zone
What does potting plants have to do with Health and Weight Management?When you are highly stressed it is unlikely that you will adhere to your self care rituals of exercise and healthy eating.Finding a way to destress is key to your Health Management.Whether you have a garden or not ,you can still pot and careContinue reading “Potting Plants and Your Calm Zone”
Ginger Energy Balls
If you need a quick fix of energy,instead of sugary snacks,it helps to have something healthy ready to go!These energy balls are easy to make! Ingredients Two thirds of mug of rolled oats Two heaped desertspoons of almond butter One eighth mug ground flaxseed One quarter mug sesame seeds Two heaped desertspoons of honey HalfContinue reading “Ginger Energy Balls”
Skincare
A commitment to Health can be part of a bigger commitment to self care.When we take care of our skin we feel and we look better,it is like nourishing our whole body.Just as we should be choosy about the quality of food we put into our mouths ,we should be the same with our skin.DoContinue reading “Skincare”
Green Smoothie Hunger Fix
Smoothies are a great go to for Health and Weight Management when you feel like giving in to a hunger craving between your meals.Green smoothies can be nutrient dense and a source of protein which is important for muscle building and also Fibre which is good for the digestive system.Give yourself an energy blast withContinue reading “Green Smoothie Hunger Fix”
Mindset
The first hurdle you will have to meet in weight loss and weight management is changing your mindset.If you believe then all things are possible .If you change the way you look at things ,the things you look at change. Driving Discipline If you want something you have to have discipline to be successful,whether itContinue reading “Mindset”
Meditation and Weight Management
Your mindset is crucial when losing weight.Meditation can help change your mindset.A 2017 review showed that mindfulness practice was effective in reducing weight.According to the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh “when we eat our meal ,we should show up for that meal 100%….when we take time to take care of our emotions with mindfulness andContinue reading “Meditation and Weight Management”
Protein For Weight Management
Protein is important for Weight Management.Not only will it keep you fuller for longer,but it will also speed up your metabolism and helps build muscle.Increasing your protein intake not only boosts your metabolism but increases the number of calories you burn.Keeping up your protein intake will also help prevent muscle loss during weight loss. AlongContinue reading “Protein For Weight Management”
Emotional Reset
Sometimes you can be going great-fitness,foodwise,everywise and then you hit a roadblock.It could be anything;a health issue,work issue,a family matter and you are suddenly the small boat that has been completely blown off course!I have to admit I have had a bit of a week like that!Thankfully it does not happen often!What do you doContinue reading “Emotional Reset”
Inflammation and Weight Gain
When we have chronic inflammation ,it can impact on digestion,metabolism,hormone levels ,our cardiovascular health etc.Chronic inflammation can lead to leaky gut syndrome.Leaky gut allows substances from foods and other sources to leak into the bloodstream.When we have inflammation in the body ,it can make weight loss harder.A study in 2019 found that C-reactive protein(a keyContinue reading “Inflammation and Weight Gain”
