How about thinking of other ways that you can respect and take care of your body? How about focusing on what makes you feel good on the inside? How does it affect your energy levels and patterns, sleep quality and general mood? How about revisiting balance and moderation and injecting a bit of this into your […]
The Health Benefits of Kale
Lets talk about kale. It’s often referred to as a “superfood” and it’s easy to see why. So what is it about kale that makes it so nutritious and what exactly is it? Kale is a vibrant leafy green vegetable, similar to cabbage or spinach. It belongs to the Brassica family that includes cruciferous vegetables […]
Have your spud and eat it, too: the health benefits of the potato
The poor, humble potato. It often gets such a bad rap, but I want to tell you about the many health benefits of the potato! “Stodgy”. “High in carbs”. “Fattening.” We hear potatoes described with these words all too often, when in fact potatoes are a very nutritious and versatile vegetable which I encourage to […]
Cutting out sugar (and why you actually shouldn’t eliminate it completely)
There is a lot of confusion around cutting out sugar from your diet, and I’d like to clear a few things up about it. Reducing your sugar intake is recommended if you regularly consume processed foods or refined sugar such as: Soft drinks Chocolate Lollies Biscuits Sugar in your tea/coffee If you add sugar to […]