Category Archives for Nutrition & Food
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 readingTruth Origins Curcumin Drops Review
Aching muscles after exercise, joint pain or IBS symptoms giving you grief? I gave Truth Origins curcumin drops a try, as the supplement has a lot of evidence to support it helps with inflammation. Curcumin is a substance found in turmeric, a root that’s in the same family as ginger. It’s often used in Indian […]
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 readingWhy Should You Use Coffee As Pre-Workout Drink?
Many athletes and fitness enthusiasts need an extra dose of motivation to reach their goals. This boost often comes in the form of caffeine, which is ideal for coffee drinkers who need extra energy when hitting the gym. But, should you use coffee as a pre-workout drink? Here are some of the pros 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 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 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! Here’s a link to […]
Continue readingIs Intermittent Fasting good for you?
It’s definitely trendy and many people are reporting great weight loss results, but is Intermittent Fasting good for you? Intermittent Fasting (IF) involves going for a period of time without eating, though water and sometimes coffee and supplement are used to maintain energy and basic vitamin intake. There are various schedules IF can […]
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