Food Enhancers
Food Enhancers There are various ways to enhance the taste of our meals. It often involves the addition of salt, pepper, various spices and herbs, sugar, other sweetening agents,&nb ...
Read moreThe effects of our emotions on our health
Our well being is affected by a wide variety of factors. I have shared in previous blogs, the effects of processed foods, sleep, stress, the health of our gut etc. on our well being. In this blog I am ...
Read moreGut Health
Our gut plays a significant role in the way we look and feel. According to Hippocrates the father of natural medicine, all disease begins in the gut. Our gut is the ‘spring board’ of our w ...
Read moreGood quality sleep is important
The quality of our sleep is very important, indeed essential to our well-being. Good quality sleep makes it easier to deal with the challenges that life brings our way. Are you wondering what good qua ...
Read moreWeight loss/maintenance does not have to be a harrowing experience
Losing weight can be a necessity or a desire. The former can happen when an individual is clinically overweight, and has their wellness jeopardised by various weight related ailments. These may includ ...
Read moreOverly processed foods the bane of good health
Overly processed foods/drinks are the bane of good health. Unfortunately, they are ubiquitous and really should be consumed very sparingly if at all. Let me quickly make the distinction between proces ...
Read morePrevention is better than cure
The saying 'Prevention is better than cure' may be seen by some as somewhat cliche, but so apt nonetheless. It typically refers to the premise of living intentionally, eating well and exercisi ...
Read moreThe Book ‘Moderation Is Key’.
Have you purchased your copy of the recently published healthy lifestyle book Moderation Is Key? Wondering about my qualifications to write in this area? Here you go... I have a proven track record ...
Read moreIntermittent Fasting
Generally, fasting is a planned abstinence from food, drink or both for a specified time. Fasting can be embarked on for Spiritual reasons. It is also a good way to kickstart healthy eating and res ...
Read moreBeing mindful of God as we fuel our bodies
Are you wondering about this blog title and why anyone would think about God as they eat? Other than to offer Him thanks for the food you are about to eat and ask Him to bless your meal. Well ...
Read moreFad diets are NOT the answer
Fad diets typically promise unsustainable results and often suggest difficult to adhere to food restrictions. They typically enjoy followers, many of which are lost as they find the promises made to b ...
Read moreThe role of exercise in weight loss/maintenance
Exercise and a healthy approach to food are vital in the quest for weight loss and weight management. They are both essential components of a healthy lifestyle. A good ratio to aspire towards is 20% e ...
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