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 –...
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...
SUMMER TIME = SMOOTHIE TIME

SUMMER TIME = SMOOTHIE TIME

The seasons are changing: it becomes light earlier and dark later. The days are long and warm. What better way to make sure you get all the nutrients you need than making smoothies? You can prep it days before, store it in the freezer and pop it in the blender...