BACK TO REALITY

2017 – NEW YEAR, NEW YOU, NEW HEALTH GOALS! Right? Well, that’s what most of us said to ourselves when the New Year arrived. Going back to work or university definitely makes things a bit tricky, especially when we feel that we don’t have the time to exercise as...
FOOD FOR FUNCTIONS

FOOD FOR FUNCTIONS

It is that time of the year again – festive season and holidays are upon us, which means that there will be various social events, Christmas parties or year end functions that we will attend or even host. Try some of these tips to reduce over-indulgence –...
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIBRE

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIBRE

We often talk about the importance of including fibre in the diet but not many people know what fibre is, how to include it in the diet and what the health benefits are. What is dietary fibre? Dietary fibre is a plant-based nutrient. It cannot be properly and...
WAYS TO REDUCE BELLY FAT

WAYS TO REDUCE BELLY FAT

EAT MORE FIBER Increasing daily fiber intake by as little as 10 grams a day reduced visceral fat by 3.7 percent after 5 years, according to a study done in 2011. This is as easy as including 1 cup of All Bran, 2 small apples and 1/2 cup of lentils into your diet per...
SNACKING

SNACKING

Tips for Healthy Snacking: Always have healthy snacks close by – in your drawer at work, in the car, in your handbag or easy to reach cupboards at home. Divide snacks into smaller portion sizes to avoid overeating. Don’t skip meals – eat regularly and space snacks in...
AVOIDING SUGARS – HIDDEN SOURCES OF SUGARS

AVOIDING SUGARS – HIDDEN SOURCES OF SUGARS

I often see clients that want to cut out all sugars. This is easier said than done. To be able to cut out sugars we need to know what sugars are and where we find them. It is also important to know that not all sugars are bad for our health: fruit, vegetables, dairy...