We typically think about the strength/density of bones when we think about old people. However, us women hit our peak (from a bone density perspective) in our late 20s and whilst bone remodelling is a lifelong process, we lose more than we build from around age 35. And when we reach peri-menopause (commonly around our late 40s / early 50s) …
Fri-yay
It’s nearly the weekend…woo hoo! The time when many of us recharge our batteries, enjoy time with family and friends and when we typically eat and drink way more than we would normally. And commonly, it’s the foods that we try to avoid or limit during the week that we’re consuming. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? And …
Why aiming for 1% better is much better than aiming for perfection?
So many of us have perfectionist streaks in us and when life gets in the way of our plans (which invariably it will) we typically focus on what went wrong or what we didn’t achieve, rather than the things that we did. And that negative focus often means we go backwards or give up entirely on our goals. If you’ve …
Why am I always SO hungry?
This is a question I’ve been asked several times recently and in the context of being more than just a bit peckish. Whilst we’re all different, if this sounds like you, you might want to explore the following possibilities. (And if ever you’re concerned, please do see your GP). My starting point (assuming that you are indeed eating regular meals) …
Food waste
Not ideal for the bank balance, the environment or most of our mindsets. So today I thought I’d share a few top tips on how to minimise it…assuming that the food involved isn’t rancid or likely to make you ill, of course! Leftover veggies can sometimes be “revived” if left to absorb some water and can easily be added to …
How do you eat yours?
With the Easter weekend upon us and chocolate consumption high on people’s radars, Twitter is its usual ragey self about how un/surprising the amount of sugar in a cream egg is. Like many of the major holidays, Easter typically involves time off work, family get togethers (thank god for outdoor spaces at the moment) and food – whether that be …
You can’t out-train your diet
Have you ever found yourself talking about the “naughty” or “bad” foods that you’ve eaten (or are going to eat later)? Have you ever allocated “sins” to a food? What about working your butt off at the gym or with home workouts to “earn” the food you want to eat later? It’s hardly surprising that many of us have a …
Is this why you’re not achieving your goals?
There are a couple of key themes coming from my nutrition jumpstart that come up time and time again, across different areas of healthy living. How many of these resonate with you? many of us have a very all or nothing attitude towards life, often combined with a tendency to focus on the things we didn’t do so well. The …
Fibre and why it matters
People typically only think about their fibre intake when they’re constipated, yet we should all ensure that we’re eating enough of it because… having sufficient fibre in your diet reduces your risk of bowel cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease fibre rich diets are thought to improve your gut health and provide a favourable environment for your gut …
How many a day?
Depending on where you’re looking, you’ll see different advice on how much fruit and veg you should be eating a day. Some resources focus on portions, with the most common being 5 to 7 a day. (For more advice on what constitutes a portion of fruit and veg, check out this guidance from the Association of UK Dieticians.) Women’s Health …