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How to exercise for an apple shaped body
An apple shaped body is one that’s rounder at the middle, with fat stored mostly around the waist. This is most commonly seen in men as women’s hormones tend to make us girls store fat on our hips, bum and thighs. Some women are still apple shapes though, especially after menopause when hormones […]
Continue readingHow can you cut down on sugar?
We keep being told to cut back on sugar because it’s ‘bad for us’, but just how can you cut down on sugar? Here’s a few key facts do set the record straight: Sugar will only cause weight gain if it contributes to a calorie excess, but it’s still damaging to teeth and […]
Continue readingRecovery Nutrition for Runners
While good food is important for everyone, nutrition for runners is especially important to help recovery, fuel performance, and limit injury. Trail Running Magazine asked what I’d recommend for a runner’s recovery, but actually it’s not that different to recovery for other sports. Here’s the article PDF from the magazine The difference in […]
Continue readingTips for getting started on vegan eating
It’s shown that eating less meat and animal products could be good for the environment as well as encouraging us to eat a mite varied, plant rich diet. This article will help you with getting started on vegan eating without boredom or overwhelm. However going completely vegan has its downsides as meat, fish, eggs […]
Continue readingWhat a Nutritionist Eats in a Day
When you ask what a Nutritionist eats in a day you’d expect the answers to be healthy, but are they realistic diets for you to follow too? Skincare & Supplement company LumityLife asked me and two other Nutritionists what a typical day’s food looks like and one thing stood out quite profoundly. As […]
Continue readingIs it ok to eat a vegan raw food diet?
Is it ok to eat a vegan raw food diet or only fruit, aka a fruitarian? As a nutritionist I’d be very concerned about these two diets but they’re different so I’ll differentiate them. Fruitarian Diet Fruit contains vitamins, fibre, antioxidants and carbohydrates and is really good for you, but it’s missing protein and […]
Continue readingHow to Stay Fit In Isolation
This BBC Wales interview was aired in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic and gives you some tips on how to stay fit in isolation. I’ll be honest, I’ve been very concerned myself, no not about keeping fit! That’s actually easy as I explain in the interview. But for now life has been […]
Continue readingNutrition for Shift Workers (and tired Mums)
Nutrition for shift workers and emergency workers is extra important because without enough or regular sleep every effort has to be made to stay healthy. For every stress added (not enough sleep, irregular sleep, not enough daylight hours, stressful emergency situations), more effort has to be put into things you can control, such as eating […]
Continue readingEmma’s Diary Podcast – Mummy Body Image
Emma’s Diary is something you may remember from during and after pregnancy, and they now have a podcast I was invited to speak on! This episode is about body confidence, how our bodies change when we have babies, and how to stay healthy and love your body, stretchmarks and all! It’s also on the following […]
Continue readingHow to have a healthy family
Having a healthy family isn’t easy when you’re a busy Mum, working or otherwise. I’m lucky in that since nutrition and fitness are my profession I’ve at least got a headstart in knowing some tricks for how to keep everyone healthy when life is hectic. Treat Trunk founder Sally interviewed me for some tips […]
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