Immune Support: Spotlight On Vitamin C
Boosting your immune system and vitamin C Vitamin C is a water soluble antioxidant found in fresh fruits and vegetables. There is no doubt that vitamin C is of great benefit for the immune system. It helps fight free radicals and is involved in the formation and maintenance of connective tissue. Research indicates it may… Continue Reading
Key Signs of Hormonal Imbalance
What is hormonal imbalance? A hormone imbalance means your body has too much or too little of one or more of your hormones. This might cause symptoms all the time, or just at certain times of your monthly cycle. Hormones are in a constant state of change which is normal. The hormonal imbalance that occurs… Continue Reading
How to keep Your Immune System Healthy
The pandemic has brought the whole world into surreal and uncertain times. Healthcare systems are being pushed well above the limits and supermarkets report panic buying on a scale never seen before. Cases continue to rise and we are starting to see the impact on our whole infrastructure. On a lighter note, toilet rolls in… Continue Reading
Seed Cycle Truffles Recipe
A delicious seed cycle truffle recipe The seeds for this chocolate truffle recipe are chosen depending on where you are in your cycle. It is best to use freshly ground seeds but in my experience time poor people struggle with this and often stop using the seeds altogether. I think it’s better to have them… Continue Reading
Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance
What the heck is seed cycling? Seed cycling is the practice of using the nutrient powers of a variety of seeds as medicine for your menstrual cycle. A specific combination of seeds is used to support the different phases of your cycle. The four raw seeds used are flax, pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds. These… Continue Reading
Are Artificial Sweeteners Better Than Sugar?
Artificial sweetener or sugar? This is a very common question in clinic, especially by weight loss clients. The marketing of artificially sweetened products has convinced many people to opt for zero calorie drinks and low sugar products when they are trying to make healthy choices. This is mainly because the calorie is still king for… Continue Reading
How Does Hormone Health Affect Weight Loss?
Weight gain and hormone issues are normally connected Lets be honest, as women most of us know how our hormones affect us. The monthly roller-coaster cycle can be more disruptive for some than others. If you never notice any hormone issues, lucky you, you are one of the few. Most women live with the ups… Continue Reading
Tips for Eating Your 5-A-Day
5-a-day or more These shopping tips can help you eat more fruit and vegetables which are important for health. Fruits and vegetables are packed with fibre and anti-inflammatory plant compounds which can help to maintain weight and improve our all round health. Filling half of your plate with a variety vegetables gives your body the… Continue Reading
Healthy Kitchen List
There are some nutritious health foods and ingredients that every kitchen needs to make healthy cooking quicker and easier. These kitchen staples are a must whether you are trying to cook more nutritious meals for your family, or follow a healthy lifestyle for weight loss. A kitchen stocked with the right foods makes it so… Continue Reading