We all need to be a little healthier with what we eat and how much we exercise, right? But what if that idea morphed into an obsession, one that created a life full of rigid controls and anxiety if you eat anything out of your routine? And what if this made you gaunt and listless […]... more
If one of you, or those closest to you is to commit or recommit to a healthy 2014, there is nothing like healthy Christmas gifts to help them on their way. Here are some great present options that are as good for health and well-being as they are for thoughtfulness and ingenuity. 1) Magazine Subscription […]... more
Coyo coconut milk yoghurt – the popular variety of vegan, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, lactose free, no added sugar yoghurt that has taken the clean eating movement by storm. Now while products like this are great non-dairy alternatives for individuals who a range of food intolerances, the truth is that a 100g serve […]... more
If you consider that an extra mince pie a day will leave you with an extra 1kg of body weight over the course of a month, it is not difficult to understand how Christmas cheer can really pile on the kilos. So before you completely disregard your healthy eating and regular exercise habits and become […]... more
Ask any parent of a toddler and it is highly likely they will know at some level the frustration of having a ‘fussy’ child. A child who previously ate everything that was served to them suddenly rejects a large number of foods with the exception of milk, hot chips and yoghurt. Mum is concerned that […]... more
Last week I received a message online from a follower who was asking what she should do since she had just eaten a block of chocolate. My reply, accept it and move on. What else can you do? I guess you could continue to eat and have a complete binge on food you do not […]... more
The growing number of reality television shows that highlight home cooked meals as well as the use of copious amounts of butter and oil again bring up the question, “should we be using butter or margarine?” Indeed it is one of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to nutrition and as is the case with all areas […]... more
If there was a commonality of all the women I see in my clinic, it would be that they are all tired. Tired from not getting enough sleep, tired from the demands of the kids, tired from working too hard, tired of dealing with their weight and tired of not having enough energy to do all the things […]... more
I would estimate that 90% of my work is helping people to lose weight – to be lighter than they are so that they feel better, look better, and perform better. In general, I help my clients to achieve these weight loss goals with the exception of one stand out client example which I will […]... more
A disclaimer before I begin this piece, I enjoy a drink. A glass of wine with a friend or a few vodkas on a big night out is a part of my life, as enjoying a few drinks each week is a part of many people’s lives. This column is not about a drink or […]... more
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