Our health and happiness ethos: We have long been of the belief that if you don’t feel in good health then you are not truly happy. We employ writers and guest authors and undertake research and knowledge-hunting because we have a mission to improve both health and happiness outcomes for our readers. We are passionate … Read more
When you start looking at chia seeds, you soon realise that they are really quite astounding. Measuring all of 2 mm in diameter, these tiny oval seeds are an absolute powerhouse of nutrients. Lots of foods are described as superfoods these days, but chia seeds definitely deserve the name. What Are Chia Seeds? Chia seeds … Read more
A nutritionist gives us the run down on what to look for when food shopping: Shopping healthily doesn’t get any easier. There’s a plethora of choice out there and ‘paralysis by analysis’ can occur. If you’re anything like me, you forlornly (and rather desperately) scan the shelves, looking for labels that shout out ‘HEALTHY FOOD! … Read more
Would you like to feel better, stop feeling hungry all the time and take control over your nutrition? If the answer is yes, then a nutritionist can help. A healthy, sustainable approach to nutrition is to focus on real food and its ability to improve our mental and physical wellness. Assess your individual health goals … Read more
Every personal trainer will likely have had this question asked of them: What workout is the most effective for fat loss? The demand for fat loss solutions worldwide is enormous and it continues to grow. It is still the most common outcome that clients request of their personal trainers. As fitness professionals we advise our … Read more
Are you tired of the same old protein powder and water protein shake day after day? Why not mix it up by adding a few nutrient-rich extras to your basic shake and trying for more of a protein smoothie vibe? I know. I know. You put 2 scoops of your favourite protein powder into a … Read more
Research has shown that good nutrition and healthy eating can play a key role in enhancing sporting performance. On a day to day basis it’s important to provide your body with essential nutrients for good health and have enough energy to meet the demands of physical activity, including recovery afterwards. It is important to keep … Read more
A Guide to Nutrition, Exercise and Hormones Shedding those extra kilos may seem impossible while dealing with the challenges that motherhood will thrust upon you. While you care for your child remember that taking care of yourself is just as important. With a positive mindset and focus losing your pregnancy weight will be a cinch. … Read more
Not all starch is created equal… When people first jump on board the paleo or low carb/ high fat bandwagon, they can be very quick to shout from the rooftops “All carbs are evil. Down with carbs, down with starch! blah blah blah, bacon, mmm….” etc etc Or at least something along those lines 😉 … Read more
Nutrionist vs Dietitian – what is the difference? The Nutrionist: Providing advice on matters relating to food and how it impacts health is the main role of a nutritionist. The Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) explains how nutritionists design, coordinate, implement and evaluate a range of health interventions to improve the wellbeing of individuals, communities … Read more
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