Clients typically have two goals in mind when we talk nutrition…to lose weight or to change the shape of their bodies. Rarely is the conversation about eating for health. As women we tend to find it difficult to be satisfied with how our bodies look, so today’s post is to remind you how awesome you are, to encourage you to …
Which bread is the healthiest?
It’s rare for a conversation about nutrition to not include bread at some point. And the context is normally around how healthy / unhealthy it is. Here’s a great video from Dr Rupy Aujla, which summarises it brilliantly. Please don’t throw any bread at people whilst checking out the supermarket shelves though https://youtu.be/RdcKwJzTpQA (And it case it’s of interest, here’s my favourite …
Dealing with fussy eaters – both big & small
Having been a fussy eater for most of my life (ridiculously I was in my 30s before my diet was remotely sensible) I’m determined to ensure that my girls don’t go down that path. Being fussy can be really tough! Here are a few tips to help you deal with fussy eaters (big or small) and to set good habits as you …
How sleep impacts on your eating habits & weight loss
There isn’t a pregnant women or new mom who wouldn’t like more sleep, but did you know that sleep (along with our body clock) regulates our metabolism? The list of benefits that sleep brings is pretty extensive and in nutritional terms it includes helping us to: regulate appetite, hunger and satiety; lose fat; and gain muscle. Lack of quality sleep raises our …
Mindful eating
Mindful eating is a practice that’s quite rare in our typically rushed and distracted society. But its benefits are innumerable. When you eat slowly and mindfully: you feel more satisfied with each meal, actually noticing the tastes and textures your body has time to recognise when it’s full (this can take up to 20 minutes!) and so you’re much less likely …
Not all fats are equal
Like carbs, and perhaps worse so, fats have gotten unfair bad press in recent years and it’s a similar story of not all fats being equal when it comes to the impact on our bodies. Fat is a major source of energy for our bodies, it helps them to absorb vitamins, it plays a major role in hormone and cholesterol …
Carbs are not bad for you!
Carbs are a key macronutrient / food type, but there’s often a lot of confusion about whether they’re good for you and if you can lose weight whilst eating them. So here’s my take…I’d love to hear your thoughts. The first thing to say is that carbs are not bad for you. Carbs are an ideal source of energy for …
Hunger vs cravings
Lots of clients keep telling me that they’re eating more than normal during lockdown & that many of their choices aren’t as healthy as they like. Sometimes they’re eating to address boredom, sometimes just because the food is there, sometimes because they’ve mistaken thirst for hunger (as they’re not staying hydrated enough) and sometimes because they’re actually hungry. Let’s talk …
Protein & why it matters
How rich in protein is your diet? And how varied are the sources? I ask because in my experience, most people don’t eat enough and many have never considered why that might matter. Our foods comprise three main macronutrients – carbohydrates, fats and protein. Protein (made up of amino acids) is quite literally our body’s building blocks – think hair, …