Have you ever heard that little voice in your head that tells you that you deserve a treat? I mean, you’ve just hiked five miles! Surely, it’s okay to celebrate with a cup of tea and a slice of ‘Death by Chocolate’?  Have you ever spent January virtually living in the gym, only to find yourself slumped on the sofa, clutching the remote, come February? Let’s take a closer look at four reasons why we often know exactly what to do, but still don’t do it . We’ll also explore some

I've been having a lot of conversations with people recently about weight loss injections.  Either because they've used them and they're now thinking about how they can maintain their results when they come off the drugs, or because they have friends who are using them. Some people online are raving about how it’s changed their life. Others are feeling grim; exhausted, nauseous, and constantly bloated. And then there’s the other camp: people warning that as soon as you stop,

I speak to people all the time who have realised that their health and overall satisfaction with life isn't quite as they'd like, but they're too busy to think much about it. Perhaps that's you too.  You love your family and/or business, and there’s nothing really wrong, but you feel exhausted, and you're not really sure why. If you're a mum, perhaps your body has never quite recovered from growing your small people. You look at yourself in the mirror, and it feels like a str

You might have heard some chat about fermented foods, but quite often it's hard to know if all the buzz we see on the internet has foundation or not.  Well in this case it does! What are fermented foods anyway? Fermentation involves using beneficial bacteria and yeast to break down food. These tiny micro-organisms do their magic, releasing probiotics and enzymes that support our digestion. Plus, it acts as a natural preservative, giving fermented foods a longer shelf life. So

Whether it's summer holidays or Christmas festivities, you might be going away - but what to do about continuing with the healthy lifestyle you've been working on?   Or you may be wondering how to avoid coming home feeling like you've overdone things on the food front. The good news is that by following a few simple tips , you can feel good and have a lovely foodie holiday! Breakfast Avoid the sugary or high carbohydrate options such as breakfast cereals, preserves, pastries,

Do you sometimes feel you’re being driven by an invisible force – usually in the direction of the fridge or the biscuit tin? You would not be the only one.  And did you know, it's not all about willpower either... Why can't I stop craving foods? Physiologically, your body needs a steady flow of energy throughout the day. When you eat too many foods that turn quickly into sugar (whether it’s sugar or starchy carbohydrates), this creates a blood sugar spike. The body then produ

Your body is designed to handle a great deal.  We're primed to be resilient and 'bounce back' after adversity, but there is only so much...

You probably already know that stress is not a good thing for your body and soul.  In theory,  de-stressing should be as simple as...

Mood plays a really important role in our quality of life and energy, and in turn can affect your mental and physical health and...