I regularly get asked about honey, agave and stevia in the context of which is healthier for you. So here’s my take on the situation… Lots of different plants provide natural sources of sugar/sweeteners (fruit, sugar cane, maple trees, agave cacti, coconut palms, corn, sugar beets, stevia leaves and flowers via the hard work of bees) and we’ve created artificial sweeteners too in our …
Comfort eating
Food plays an important role in our lives that’s so much more than just providing us with energy. It’s often at the heart of family and social get togethers. We frequently go out for a meal (or order one in) to celebrate events in our lives. And many of us often turn to it for comfort when we’re feeling low, …
Plant based eating
Plant based diets seem to be all of the rage at the moment (despite having been around forever) and there are many reasons why you might choose to go down this route if you haven’t already. There are equally some pitfalls to be aware of, so I thought it might be a useful one to explore. Why might you follow …
Fat loss
Ever tried to lose weight and ended up back where you started? If you cut through all of the noise out there in the diet industry, your weight is determined by the balance between the energy you take on (in the form of food) and the energy your body expends to keep you alive and to fuel your activity levels. …
No diet will do what eating healthy does
…so skip the diet! There have been a couple of mantras at the heart of my recent online challenge and this has definitely been one of them. Momlife is hectic and finding time to prioritise your health and wellbeing can feel impossible…particularly when you’re sleep deprived. But it absolutely is doable and it plays a huge role in aiding your postnatal …