Is Low-Carb Eating Right for You, or Do You Need to Focus on Healthier Carbs?
Carbs are a hot topic at the moment. Carbohydrates, or ‘carbs’, are one of three macronutrients (the other two being protein and fat), which are nutrients we need in larger amounts to provide us with energy, support the normal function of the body, and maintain health. Micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) are the nutrients we […]
What ‘Diet’ is Right for You
There is so much more than just weight loss to consider. Health is a long-term investment that pays dividends immediately and in the future.
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin
I’m looking forward to being able to be outdoors more, enjoy the warm sunshine and get my veggie garden planted for summer
Protein: Are You Getting Enough or Are You Eating Too Much? – Part 2
Last month we looked at the importance of proteins and their various functions in the body. This month let’s have a look at how much we actually need to adequately provide for our body’s needs.
Protein: Are You Getting Enough or Are You Eating Too Much? – Part 1
Proteins are large, complex molecules (made up of smaller molecules called amino acids), that are essential components of every tissue in our bodies including muscles, blood, hormones, and bone.
What’s the Big Fuss About Fibre? – Part 2
Good sources of fibre and recommended daily intakes.
What’s the Big Fuss About Fibre? – Part 1
Fibre also helps to maintain a healthy weight, reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, bowel disorders and feeds the good bacteria in our guts.
Health – Our Best Asset!
We are what we eat. What we eat becomes part of our bodies. It’s never too late or too early to start changing the way we eat and move.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
It is also known as spastic colon, functional bowel syndrome and irritable colon.
Probiotics, Prebiotics and Your Gut – part 2
Last month we looked at the role of the bacteria in our gut. This month we’ll have a look at how to optimise the health of those bacteria. Diets that are high in refined carbohydrates, processed foods, sugar and low in fibre can encourage the growth of bad bacteria and inhibit the growth of beneficial […]