Diet & Nutrition Archives

Losing weight quickly – is it really bad for you, if classed as overweight?

by Claire Greenhouse - 14th April 202114th April 2021 0478

Weight loss can be a sensitive and complicated subject, and there are many strongly held feeling on both sides of the fence - especially where obesity is concerned. Many who are not affected themselves are quick to judge and preach, often influenced by reports in popular media. I’m currently studying for

The Transformational Power of Fasting

by Jan Longshadow - 1st April 20211st April 2021 0754

It is often said that you are what you eat - and this is the harsh truth. Eat healthily and you will generally be a healthy being - physically and mentally. Eat bad, and the opposite is true. But here’s a curveball for you - what if you eat nothing?

Boost Your Motivation With These 9 Foods and Drinks

by Rachel Smith - 19th March 202122nd March 2021 0164

Boost Your Motivation With These 9 Foods and Drinks We all suffer from low levels of motivation and productivity from time to time. The emotional and physical challenges we have all been facing, especially in the past year has definitely brought out more discussion on the topic of keeping motivated and

Image of the Day

by Jan Longshadow - 16th March 202116th March 2021 045

Red cabbage © J.Allan Longshadow Did you know Red cabbage is not only nutrient-rich and packed with beneficial antioxidants, it is also linked to a variety of health benefits including reduced inflammation, a healthier heart, stronger bones, improved gut function, and may even help reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Eat these 4 food groups every day to aid wellbeing

by Rachel Smith - 19th February 202122nd March 2021 0973

We’ve all heard of the saying ‘we are what we eat’ but when it comes to aiding our wellbeing, what exactly is it that we should be eating? Of course, a healthy balanced diet is always recommended as it has many health benefits such as reducing risk of developing diabetes,

Want to transform your body and mind? Drink more water!

by Michelle Nowotny-Hoerlein - 12th February 202122nd March 2021 0669

When it comes to the elements, they all have great power. Like water for example. Although essential to sustain life, in excess it can also be responsible for great destruction and even death. In all aspects of life, as with the elements, maintain a healthy balance is key. Luckily, when it

How to kickstart your morning without caffeine

by Rachel Smith - 28th January 202122nd March 2021 01171

For the vast majority of us, discounting those early birds that like to get up at 5am, getting up and ready in the morning can be a difficult task that requires a lot of motivation. Once we have finally dragged ourselves out of bed, a lot of us rely on

Three simple and effective ways to monitor body composition

by Claire Greenhouse - 12th January 202122nd March 2021 0207

Body composition is the term used to describe what your body is made of, such as muscle tissue, fat mass, bone and water, etc. There are many ways to measure body composition, the most accurate methods are often in science labs and require very expensive pieces of kit. The problem with

You are what you eat – how to develop mindful eating habits this Christmas

by Emma Sims - 15th December 202022nd March 2021 01013

Christmas is something that we generally associate with food - and all too often, over-eating. For those who find themselves struggling to manage their diet at the best of times, the festive season can be extremely challenging. We revisit this article to explore how mindful eating can help you have