My Nutrition Blog
Why do I eat when I am not even hungry?
In this article, I explore where sugar cravings come from and the 6 different types of "non-hunger eating". Let’s face it, we all know deep down that we should eat more vegetables and stay away from processed foods, don’t we? Then why is it so difficult? Why can we...
Why do I always eat foods that I know I should not eat?
There are two words in this sentence that I’d like to ask you to take out of your vocabulary if you want to create lasting (new) healthy eating habits. In fact, there are 3 words I’d like you to challenge every time you hear yourself using them. Do any of those...
Is there anything I can do if a disease runs in the family?
Is it in your genes or is it your lifestyle? We know that genetics can play a part when it comes to our health and our risk to develop certain diseases. And many of us fear an outcome of a genetic test - especially if we have seen loved ones suffer from a chronic...
Delicious and nutritious chocolate recipes
Following my post on "How to maintain a healthy weight whilst eating chocolate", I would like to share my favourite recipes. Banana Icecream Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 Banana A handful of (frozen) berries 1 tbsp nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, etc.) 1 tsp raw cocoa...
How to maintain your healthy weight whilst enjoying chocolate!
I confess I am a chocoholic. There are very few days when I don’t eat some form of chocolate – or probably rather something containing cacao. You might think that enjoying chocolate every day is something to feel guilty about and fear that chocolate is something you...
Is coffee healthy? Coffee – Friend or Foe?
Coffee – Friend of Foe? Is drinking coffee healthy? So many of my clients ask me “can I drink coffee?” when we put together a personalised nutrition plan. Or when I meet friends, they might ask me “I didn’t think you’d drink coffee, isn’t that bad for you?” First of...
5 days without food and feeling amazing!
abI never thought that not eating for more than a few hours was right for me. While my father regularly took time out to do a few days of fasting, it is not something I ever thought I would be able to do. I could never imagine being without food for a longer period...
Reflection on 2020
“Without darkness, we won’t be able to appreciate the light” This is a quote from the live stream commentary on the winter solstice at Newgrange in the Boyne Valley in Ireland. http://www.discoverboynevalley.ie/livestream-winter-solstice-newgrange-2020 For those not...
Self-care is the opposite to selfish!
Self-care is more important than ever – during this pandemic! However, many people are saying that they are too busy to take time out for themselves.
20 Minutes Can Change Your Life!
Our bodies are absolutely amazing and when we look after them well, and feed them only what they are designed to deal with, they will look after and make us feel and look great again!
Let me help you along the way!
Are your sugar cravings sabotaging your best efforts to stay healthy?
You’re Not Alone!
Find plenty of tips and tricks to ditch those cravings and develop a healthy relationship with the sweet things in your life!
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