Calorie counting is a topic that often sparks much controversy and debate, so today I thought i’d share my thoughts on this! For me, its always about looking at the context in which any nutritional intervention is being applied. So lets start by looking at situations where calorie counting is routinely used and can be…
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How To Lose Weight Well
We know that the start of spring, longer days and warmer weather is a time when many of us tend to re-evaluate our health and life goals and begin to move forwards with a renewed sense of hope, optimism and determination – to take action and make change happen! If losing weight is one of…
3 Tips To Stay Mindful Over The Holidays
Anxiety around food can be a real concern for many people during the holiday season, especially for those who struggle on some level with disordered eating – which is why I thought I would address it in today’s short blog post. 1. Continue To Balance meals – As Much As Possible It can be tempting…
How much protein do we really need?
Protein has steadily become one of the most popular nutrients of the past decade and longer. But how much protein do we really need – and why? How much can we obtain from natural food sources? My follow-up post will cover protein needs predominantly in plant-based diets, but for now I will start by exploring the…
Blueberries & Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Blueberries are distinctive for their deep bright colour, and have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Phytochemicals in blueberries have a range of anti-cancer properties and there is evidence to suggest that blueberries anticancer properties are of particular importance in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week
So last week (14th – 20th May) was Mental Health Awareness Week and National Vegetarian Week in the UK! It was a very busy week with some really insightful talks and the opportunity to meet and reconnect with some lovely people! Following on from those events, I thought I’d write a short post on 5…
Which Fruits Are Highest In Vitamin C?
Hi everyone! If you read my previous blog post on fruits, you’ll know that strawberries and raspberries contain a lot less sugar per 100g in comparison to all other fruits. Strawberries are also a fantastic source of the antioxidant Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) – found in fruits, vegetables and potatoes. Fruits with Highest Vitamin C…
Amino Acids and Protein – A Closer Look
What are Amino Acids? Amino acids are the essential building blocks of proteins. When we eat protein-containing foods, it is essentially the amino acids and sufficient nitrogen that we are looking to obtain. For this reason – and particularly for anyone following a predominantly plant-based diet – it’s a good idea to have some knowledge and…
How to break free from dieting – for good!
If you’ve been following my blog over the years, you’ll know that I’m passionate about supporting those who want to achieve a healthier, happier weight for life, but who also suffer significantly from emotional eating and dieting / relapse cycles that often affects their ability to maintain their weight loss successfully long-term.
Overcoming Emotional Eating: The First Step
Take a deep breath and repeat after me.. ‘You can overcome emotional eating!’ You see, the first step is actually believing that you can. 1) Believing in Yourself If you don’t believe in yourself and your ability to overcome a situation, you’ll end up feeling like its hopeless. Maybe you have tried many times to…