Weight gain, what’s the deal?
Over the past two decades, the UK’s rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes have spiralled, something that has invariably been blamed on our intake of saturated fat.
Benefits of keeping active
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.
Considering environmental impacts
When food environments change permanently, animals (and humans) evolve new strategies to adapt to the changed circumstances.
7 Low-Fat Diet Risks You Need to Know About!
Fats are an essential nutrient and one of the primary energy sources for the body. They also play a big role in weight management.
Grazing may be a terrible idea.
Here’s a suggested scenario, “Please don’t eat more than one snack a day.” Why? Well…
Obesity is a disease and not a lifestyle choice
The Royal College of Physicians has called for the recognition of obesity as a disease, and not a lifestyle choice.
Five Little-Known Dangers of Restricting Sodium Too Much
It has been widely argued and believed that too much sodium has been linked to high blood pressure, with health organisations recommending that you limit your intake.
Don't fixate on calories
Not all calories are created equal. Yeo argues that what really matters is not how many calories a particular food contains, but how that food is digested and absorbed by your body.
Coping with the reality of re-entry anxiety.
Anxiety is an important survival tool. What we refer to as anxiety is a physiological response to stress that puts our bodies into alert mode so we can spring into action in case there’s danger. So while the experience of having anxiety may be uncomfortable, it can also be really useful.
Identifying your emotional eating triggers.
The first step in putting a stop to emotional eating is identifying your personal triggers. What situations, places, or feelings make you reach for the comfort of food?
Probiotics and Prebiotics: What’s the difference?
Probiotics and prebiotics are both pretty big topics in nutrition these days. Yet even though they sound similar, the two play different roles in your health.
Why the gut microbiome is crucial for your health.
While some bacteria are associated with disease, others are actually extremely important for your immune system, heart, weight and many other aspects of health.
Are social isolation and loneliness one and the same thing?
Human beings are social creatures. Our connection to others enables us to survive and thrive. Yet, as we age, many of us are alone more often than when we were younger.
The hidden danger of ‘YoYo’ dieting.
It’s a scenario so many people can relate to: You succeed at losing weight, only to gain it back six months later. You shed the pounds again, but they return.
How to maximise your weight loss regime.
You've probably heard that once you hit 40, it's all downhill when it comes to your weight.
How to sleep better.
Are you finding that your best attempts to maintain a consistent daily routine, and subsequent sleep routine, is falling by the wayside? Well, help is at hand, as we offer some further simple tips that will help you sleep better and be more energetic and productive during the day.
Creating a healthy food environment.
Your food environment refers to the physical presence of food that affects your diet. While the broader definition of a food environment includes your geographic location and proximity to supermarkets/convenience stores.
Personal choices.
Maybe we already have a Plan A written down and in place, but do we need a Plan B as well? The key question is whether your plans are robust and full proof. Or are they open to personal self-sabotage?
Our limiting beliefs.
Driven by our Inner-critic, such limiting beliefs can slow or even halt people's pathway to maintaining a coping mechanism that keeps their head - proverbially - above water.
Take a breath.
I think it’s safe to say that in these troubling times, we need to give ourselves a break and simply recognise that we’re all fallible and human (in a naturally imperfect way).