What are Therapeutic Foods Contents Phytoestrogens help balance your female hormones How do phytoestrogens help balance your oestrogen levels? Phytoestrogens and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Foods that contain phytoestrogens Simple ways to increase phytoestrogens in your diet Probiotic and prebiotic foods balance your gut bacteria Sirtfoods activate your ‘skinny’ gene Key things you have learned in this article Watch a…
What You Drink Is Important Contents Abigail’s story What are drinks that balance your body and make it easier to lose weight? Tailor to the imbalances in YOUR body Your next step How to increase the water you drink How to reduce your caffeine and alcohol Key things you have learned in this article Watch a Relevante Video Do you…
When we are very young, we tune into our bodies and instinctively eat the amount we need. However, by the age of four, we learn to override this tendency, ignoring the internal messages that prompt us to stop eating. From then on, if we have a larger portion in front of us, we eat more. Cutting back on your portion…
We’ve looked at a number of steps you can take to help bring your body into balance from increasing your fruit and vegetable intake, to including protein with each meal and snack and having the right type of carbs and fats. But perhaps pulling it all together at mealtimes isn’t yet happening. Is it challenging to prepare healthy meals? Are…
When it comes to losing weight, what you eat is obviously important! But it’s not just about what you eat. Exercise has a host of benefits that help you lose weight, not just the obvious ones like calorie burning and appetite regulation. Relaxing and de-stressing can also make an enormous difference to your body’s willingness to let go of excess…
Why do You Crave Carbs When You Diet or Your Mood Is Low? Contents Sarah’s story Why do you crave carbs when you diet or your mood is low What to do if you crave sweet foods because your mood is low Tailor to the imbalances in YOUR body Your next step Key things you have learned in this article…
Imagine being able to easily make healthy food choices! How would it feel if you were no longer compelled to say yes to the chips, to the second helping of pasta? Imagine if you just didn’t feel as hungry. In this article, we look at how your choice of carbs can either help you bring your body into balance and…
It can be incredibly frustrating when you follow a healthy diet plan, yet the weight doesn’t shift. Maybe it starts off well and you lose a couple of kilos, but then your weight-loss plateaus. Whatever you do, you seem stuck at that point. How do you keep up the momentum when you are not getting results? It’s demoralizing; what’s the…
Food intolerances, ‘Leaky’ Gut, and Weight Gain Contents Polly’s story What is food intolerance and what causes it? How do food intolerances affect your weight? Quick questionnaire Are food intolerances contributing to your weight? Key things you have learned in this article Watch a Relevant Video Do you suspect that you react to certain foods? Are these the ones you…