Category: Diet & mood
Life feels so much easier when you have slept well. All aspects of our life can begin to suffer if we are sleep deprived – energy, mood, health, work performance, concentration and focus. Some of us have a tough time when it comes to sleep,…
Good nutrition and adequate hydration is essential when it comes to basic functioning, let alone performing at your best. Nutrition and hydration enables your body to function, grow, repair and build. No single nutrient enables your body to achieve all of these, which is why…
This year Lent falls between 6th March – 18th April, 40 days in which many of us will decide to give up our favourite food or drink. A new habit takes time to become accustomed to, so going without your something over Lent that you perhaps over…
Your value is largely dictated by your lifestyle. Can you be worth more? Could you lifestyle do with an overhaul? The Problem If you don’t maintain a balanced lifestyle, then your value will decrease in all areas of your life, both professional and personal….
Food Eliminate processed foods Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables Choose lean protein such turkey or chicken Eat fish twice per week Drink 1.5 – 2 litres of water each day Limit tea and coffee to 4 cups per day Consume no more than…
Everyone has a basal metabolic rate; this is the number of calories your body burns to keep alive, including breathing and maintaining the required body temperature. There are certain foods that have been shown to boost your metabolic rate. These foods create a ‘thermic effect’,…
Can I banish cravings? Yes you can. Many people suffer from food cravings; often these foods tend to be high in fat and/or sugar. However, it is not just the obvious sugar and fat in fizzy drinks, cake and sweets and crisps that you…
Eating a healthier diet can often conjure up images of hard work, maximum organisation and extended preparation time. However, increasing your fruit and veg intake needn’t be like this in reality. Making incremental and easy changes to your daily diet will prove to make a…
When the craving for our favourite pick-me-up hits, we often do anything we can in order to take our mind of it. However, studies are now beginning to show that this will have the opposite effect. What if we were to tell you not to…
An imbalance in hormones can lead to a vast array of unpleasant side effects. Symptoms of hormone imbalances can include: Unexplained weight change Excessive sweating Difficulty sleeping Dry skin Blood pressure changes Changes in heart rate Weak or brittle bones Blood sugar changes Irritability and…
The beginning of a New Year sparks fresh ideologies of living the healthiest of lifestyles. We’re sure that this notion will light up a range of visualisations that if you were being honest with yourself, will never realistically fit so seamlessly and attractively into your…
January is known to be the toughest month of the year. The days have a tendency to be cold, dark and a little miserable. And without Christmas to look forward to, it can feel like a long stretch until the weather will begin to improve…