There is more to healthy eating than just the food choices on your plate. In order for your eating to be healthy it needs to be healthy for your body, mind and spirit. Food choices: Opt for fresh food as much as possible (think 80/20 rule) Eat complete meals which includes a serve of protein, a serve of good fats,…
The Importance of Protein in Every Meal
Protein Basics: Protein is one of the three macronutrients required by the body. The other 2 being carbohydrates and fats. On average a person needs about 0.8-1.1g of protein per kilo of body weight. However, protein needs increase with age because our body becomes less efficient at synthesizing, digesting and absorbing protein, therefore we need to eat more of it….
Meal Prep Tips
Meal prep varies from person to person. What works for one person may not necessarily work for another person. In this article I will share with you a few different options that you can try and see what works best for you. Plan Your Week: Get out your schedule and have a look at your week. Consider work, school, extra…
Break the Cycle: How Skipping Meals Impacts Your Fat Loss Journey
People often skip meals thinking it will help weight loss. Alternatively, they get caught up in what they are doing and forget to eat or just don’t have an appetite so don’t eat. Unfortunately skipping meals can in fact increase fat stores and weight and reduce quality of life and well-being. Let’s explore what you can do instead, to promote…
Understanding food terms
Free range Organic Commercial Caged Grain Fed Grass Fed Natural Hormone Free RSPCA Approved Let’s take one at a time: Free range A farming method where the animals are free to roam around outdoors for at least part of the day, without being confined in cages or other enclosure 24 hours a day. They therefore have access to sunlight…
