My life has been very busy and stressful over the last year, and to be honest, there have been periods where my health and wellness has taken a back seat. Yes, this even happens to those of us working in the health and wellness industry. It’s so easy to let life take over and all too soonContinue reading “Healthy Habits for Busy People: 10 Simple Ways to Prioritise Your Wellness”
Category Archives: Health and Fitness
Fun ways to Stay Active and Fit
Keeping healthy involves a myriad of activities, what we choose to eat, keeping hydrated as well as movement and exercise are all important and a combination of all are needed for optimal health. As we get older it’s even more important to include movement and strength building exercises into our week, as they are essential for staying strong and flexible and maintaining a healthy body. The problem is – many of myContinue reading “Fun ways to Stay Active and Fit”
Breaking Down the Different Diets: Which One Is Right for You?
If you know me, you know I don’t agree with ‘dieting’. I believe in eating healthy, nutritious, fresh food, and I don’t think that denying ourselves foods we like or the occasional treat works. When we deny ourselves something, we want it more, making it harder to keep to our health goals. The key to staying a healthyContinue reading “Breaking Down the Different Diets: Which One Is Right for You?”
Exploring our Emotional Connection with food: Why we make the choices we do
This subject comes up time and time again with my clients when they want to make better choices. It’s clear that food and emotions are intimately linked in our daily lives. Most of these patterns were laid down in childhood by well-meaning parents – passed on to them by their parents. If food was scarce then eating everythingContinue reading “Exploring our Emotional Connection with food: Why we make the choices we do”
The Importance of Vitamin E: How to Protect Your Cells and Improve Skin Health
As the weather heats up, and we wear less clothing, our thoughts turn to sun protection for our skin. Whilst it’s important to use a good sunblock, cover up and avoid the hottest part of the day to protect our skin – there are also ways of protecting ourselves from the inside out! And that’s by making sure we are getting enoughContinue reading “The Importance of Vitamin E: How to Protect Your Cells and Improve Skin Health”
The Power of Protein and Why It’s Essential For a Healthy Diet
In last week’s post on artificial sweeteners, I mentioned the importance of protein as a way of combating cravings. As a health coach and nutritionist, I often emphasize the importance of protein in a healthy diet, yet there are some myths and outdated views on how much protein we actually need and what makes aContinue reading “The Power of Protein and Why It’s Essential For a Healthy Diet”
The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners and how to Choose Healthier Alternatives
If you are trying to cut back on sugar but are turning to foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners instead, think twice before you do! I often get asked about the safety of artificial sweeteners. While these sweeteners may seem like a great alternative to sugar, consumed regularly, they can actually be harmful to ourContinue reading “The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners and how to Choose Healthier Alternatives”
Tips For Keeping Healthy and Eating Well During the Festive Season
You have done really well. You have eaten healthily all year, cut down on sugar and processed foods, you are cooking fresh meals from scratch, drinking plenty of water and getting your 10,000 steps in. And then, the festive season has arrived. The shelves in the shops are stacked with treats and alcohol, the parties and lunches begin and yourContinue reading “Tips For Keeping Healthy and Eating Well During the Festive Season”
5 ways to support your immunity in winter
It’s that time of year again. The shorter days and cold weather means our immune system needs a little extra attention and support to keep us well. Coughs, colds and flu are very common over the winter months. With our vitamin D stores declining and our body working harder to keep warm, plus the stressContinue reading “5 ways to support your immunity in winter”
What are Primary foods and why are they important?
The concept of Primary Foods is based on the understanding that the food on our plates is not the only nourishment we need to live a healthy life. It’s a concept coined by The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and considers the things most people cherish in their lives, such as loving connections, purpose, and prideContinue reading “What are Primary foods and why are they important?“