How to eat for happy hormones
We have a lot of hormones! When you mention the word “hormones” it is natural to think solely of the reproductive hormones. But did you know the human body actually produces around 200 hormone or hormone type substances and these help control metabolism, appetite levels, blood pressure, reproduction, growth, mood, sleep and sexual health? It…
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What is the link between Mental Health and Nutrition?
It’s been a tough year for us all and it is no surprise that there is a growing focus on mental wellbeing in companies, the media and with friends and family. It is widely reported that 1 in 4 people will experience mental ill health of some kind each year in England. In addition, the…
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5 Ways The Fruits and Vegetables Help Hormones
5 ways fruits and vegetables help your hormones! We all know that fruits and vegetables are very good for our health, but did you know that fruits and vegetables help your hormones as well? When you mention the word “hormones” most people think instantly of the reproductive hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. …
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8 Tips For Cutting Out Sugar
8 Ways To Cut Back OR Cut Out Sugar Are you a sugar addict? Do you need to cut out sugar? According to research sugar is as addictive as recreational drugs due to its impact on the brain. This is quite a dramatic and scary statement, but does provide at least some kind of explanation…
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5 Tried & Tested Tips To Stop You Feeling Frazzled
The cold weather, dark evenings, lock down restrictions, home schooling, catering for what seems like scores of people and spending hour on Teams or Zoom each day seems to be taking its toll on everyone at the moment. I am hearing from the most resilient of clients that even they are not coping both physically…
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Thin means happy and healthy right?
Most of the women I speak to or see in clinic tell me they want to shift some weight – for some it is a lot of weight but for the majority it is just those last 3-6kgs. It’s often not the main reason that people are seeking my support but it is something that…
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Eat the Alphabet: When I Accepted The Challenge…
“Eat the Alphabet?” – okay – challenge accepted! The more vegetables and fruits we can eat a day the better! Around 10 portions daily is optimal! What I tell a lot of my clients is that it isn’t just about the number of portions we eat it’s actually more about the variety. What makes each…
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7 DAY SUGAR FREE CHALLENGE
Apples to Zinc is running a new free event. It’s a 7 day sugar free challenge and it’s starting on the 3rd June!! Want to join in? Click on the link below to join the facebook group and be guide and supported through the process https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtoZSugarFree/ …….and the detail: It’s no surprise that we eat…
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Pancake Day – It doesn’t have to be bad
Pancake Day – there really is no avoiding it when you have children….or are a big kid yourself! Typically, a pancake isn’t a “bad” food – it’s just flour, milk and eggs. The issues can begin with the packet mixes, the frying, the toppings and the quantity. PACKET MIXES It can seem the easy option…
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Vegetarian for A Month
Just before Christmas my daughter asked “Can we try being vegans for January?” I was quick to say no. You see, I know that a vegan diet can be very balanced and healthy but I also know about how hard it is with protein combining (a way to ensure all proteins are consumed), converting essential…
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Helping Children’s Weight Management – The Overweight Child The fifth National Childs Measurements Programme (NCMP)…
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