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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The Foundation Series – Vitamin B2: The 411
Vitamin B2 is the next edition in ‘The Foundation Series’. Read on for more. What is Vitamin B2? Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin 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 it? […]
Ask Alex: Hacks for Successful Sleep
Sleep is so important for so many different reasons. We all love it, yet many of us don’t get enough. Personally, I have a non-negotiable commitment to getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night with no exceptions! However, this doesn’t happen and on these days, I notice the difference in my energy, zest […]
Nutrient combinations you should know about
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. […]
Ask Alex: Eating for acne
Acne. Its frustrating, its bothersome, it can be few but cystic and painful or manifest in small spots but many. However you’re affected, diet and other lifestyle factors can have a major impact on its resolve. For more on what it is and what it is telling you, see this post. Here are a few of my […]
Good Mood Food
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 […]
Ask Alex: How can I eat well at work?
For the most part, our worlds are fast-paced and time-poor with the frequent exposure to a stressor or two. Thus, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle. But today, I am going to tell you it doesn’t have to be so hard. Our priority during the workday is to be […]
Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad
Pumpkin is the best orange vegetable. There, I said it! I truly think it is. I mean, I LOVE sweet potato and I LOVE carrots, but I ESPECIALLY LOVE pumpkin. Hence, why this salad, to me, is the ultimate warming autumnal feed. Complete with warm grains, slow roasted pumpkin goodness and crunch and texture from […]
The Foundation Series – Calcium: The 411
Calcium is the latest edition to The Foundation Series. Calcium plays a vital role in many processes in the body as well as playing part in its structural integrity. Read on for more. What is calcium? Calcium is chemical element identified by the symbol ‘Ca’. It is an essential mineral for humans and is required […]
Ask Alex: I have exams coming up, what is the best thing to eat to fuel my brain?
Whether you’re a student studying for your final exams or at work trying to meet a deadline, the following tips and tricks will be useful to all. First things first, the brain relies on glucose for ALL its energy. Hence, without sufficient carbohydrates, our brain will not be functioning efficiently. What exactly is a carbohydrate […]