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Intermittent fasting. You’ve probably heard of it. You may or may not know what it entails. You may be confused as to what it is. Well, today I will clear things up for you in hopefully the simplest way possible. Fasting is an in vogue topic of conversation in the current health world. However, done […]
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These days we are living longer. However, with age comes an increased risk of falls, fractures, cognitive decline, joint pain, fragility, cardiovascular disease etc. In terms of appearance, we could lather on all the creams and serums under the sun, but nothing that you put ON your body compares to what you put IN to […]
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One of the reasons why I am so passionate about nutrition is that my studies and my constant research and learning helps me be able to set the record straight. So many people have so many differing opinions of what we should eat, how much we should drink, when we should eat etc… that is […]
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I know what it is like to come home after a long day of work and have ZERO motivation to cook full stop, let along cook something nourishing! I completely empathise. Hence, I have put together my list of pantry staples that make it super easy for those nights where things haven’t gone entirely to […]
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Tea. Its such a big part of my day. I often start my day with a Twining’s or a green and end my day with a peppermint. In fact, as I sit here writing this blog there is a teapot full of the most delicious chai rooibos blend next to me. There are so many […]
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According to traditional Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and other types of alternative medicine, food combinations are key to ensuring a balanced, alkaline internal environment. Their belief is that if you combine the wrong foods, your body is at risk of becoming acidic, unbalanced which causes the oh-so-lovely symptoms of bloating, candida, gas and other digestive complaints. […]
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There is emerging evidence to show that certain foods affect our mood, for the better and for the worse. In practice, I always aim to support a client with food before nutraceutical supplementation. Of course, this is always in conjunction with more conventional medicine, should it be required. Food can be extremely powerful. Eating is […]
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Vitamin B1 is the next edition in ‘The Foundation Series’. Read on for more. What is Vitamin B1? Vitamin B1 or Thiamin is a water soluble vitamin. It is part of the B family of vitamins which play an important role in many processes of the body, especially energy production. Why do we need […]
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Iron is the next edition in ‘The Foundation Series’. It plays an integral part in our daily functioning, particularly for females, and can be found in a variety of food products. Read on for more on all things iron. What is iron? Iron is chemical element identified by the symbol ‘Fe’. It is an essential […]
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Snacking as a concept, isn’t bad. For some it’s utterly important to snack or have smaller meals and for others, three meals a day is plenty. Regardless of whether you snack every day or once in a blue moon, this post should resonate some what. When it comes to snacking, too often it does more […]