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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Is full fat milk a better option? What is the difference between all the fizzy waters? Want answers? Read on for the latest edition of ‘Ask Alex’ for more. WATER Soda water: Soda water is manufactured by dissolving carbon dioxide gas in water to create carbonic acid. In soda water you’ll usually find that a […]
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What is this kombucha you ramble on about? It has these floaties in it…are they bad for me? I’ve given it a go, but it tastes very sour, has it gone off? I see so many brands in the supermarket, can you tell me which one to choose? WHAT IS KOMBUCHA? It a fermented probiotic […]
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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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Tinned fish; it’s quick, it’s easy, it boost the healthy protein and fat content of a meal…I mean what it there not to love? That is why it is the feature of this latest edition of the ‘Budget Bites’ series. When it comes to the supermarket shelf and exactly which brand or type of fish […]
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The lowdown. In a nutshell, the ketogenic diet focuses on the minimal consumption of carbohydrates, moderate protein consumption and high fat consumption. Following this dietary protocol, fat is the predominant energy source. When carbohydrates are reduced to a certain level, the body transitions into a metabolic state called ‘ketosis’ as a result of the breakdown […]