Realistic Nutrition
Realistic nutrition should mean a diet of delicious and nutritious food, containing ingredients that you actually enjoy eating! Realistic nutrition is achievable nutrition. Everyone’s version of ‘realistic nutrition’ and how they achieve it will be different – some people are incredibly
The Sensitivity Gene
(and its link to ME, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromylgia) It has been discovered that a newly identified gene predisposes 15-20% of the population to fatigue related conditions due to a heightened reaction to stress. Elaine Wilkins from The Chrysalis Effect, a pioneering
Warming Winter Turmeric Latte
On a recent visit to Deliciously Ella's cafe, The Mae Deli, I tried the most delicious Turmeric Latte. It ticked so many boxes - it was warming, comforting, reviving and healthy too. Known as the 'Queen of Spices', turmeric has so
Could you have an undiagnosed thyroid condition?
Amongst the various medical issues on the rise, thyroid conditions are amongst the top few. One cause could be a lack of good nutrition, sometimes due to lack of nutrients in the soil. It’s now thought as many as one
The Benefits of Keeping a Food Diary
COULD KEEPING A FOOD JOURNAL HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT? Does this sound unlikely? Perhaps too time consuming or a waste of time? Well, think again because several studies have now shown that people who keep a food diary are more likely
Can you beat the common cold?
So, can you beat the common cold? Well, maybe not, however, there is much we can do to prevent ourselves from getting one in the first place. If nevertheless we do catch one, then there are definitely ways to reduce
Do we really need supplements?
Apparently 27 million adults take supplements, so clearly many people feel they are important and effective for improving health. However, the consumption of additional nutrients in the form of supplements is often dismissed as a waste of money by doctors
Why do we feel hungrier in Winter?
It’s very common to feel hungrier at this time of year and there are very good reasons as to why. The colder weather leads to a drop in our body temperature, which means our appetites get stimulated as a result.
Food to eat for S.A.D
This content by Vanessa May was included in Natural Health Magazine, December 2014 • Complex carbohydrates Interestingly, people with SAD (seasonal affective disorder) apparently process sugar differently in winter compared with summer. Cravings for refined carbs, such as bread, cakes and biscuits,