Nutrition and lifestyle posts
Don’t let money be a barrier to your health.
May 28th marks World Hunger Day and whilst unfortunately there is nothing new in regards to people struggling with purchasing food and being able to afford healthy balanced meals and lifestyles; rising fuel costs and a turbulent few years as a result of the pandemic means more and more people are struggling and looking at ways to cut costs. Here are my tips and tricks on how to support your wallet without compromising your health.
Show yourself some love - 22 resolutions to make 2022 your healthiest year yet!
February marks the month of the Lunar New Year and the month of love with Valentines day in the heart of the month, so is there really a better time of the year to start showing yourself some love?
My 3 top tips to ensure you enjoy Christmas and New Year too!
Here are my tips for ensuring it is the most wonderful time of the year.
Should you be giving Frozen Fruit & Veg the Cold Shoulder?
It still amazes me when I talk to people how many associate frozen fruit and veg as a “bad” and unhealthy food choice. So I thought I would write a little blog post addressing both the pros and cons of these frozen foods and to dispel the myths behind them.
Sourdough - is your loaf the real thing and does it really matter?
Sourdough has become quite trendy over the past few years which means many more commercial varieties of sourdough have popped up. Although in theory this is great as it increases the availability and reduces the cost of this time consuming bread, are you buying “true” sourdough and does it really matter?
Eating Out Gluten Free
It you are eating out you want to be able to enjoy your food and do not want it making you unwell or undoing all your hard work or effecting your results if you are trying elimination diet. Therefore, knowing where to look beyond the obvious and what to ask when ordering your food can help you more comfortable and ensure you enjoy your meal.
Produce Wash
Washing your produce (fruits and veggies) is important even if they state they are prewashed, ready to eat and organic. Find out why and see my simple homemade produce wash recipe.
Guest Post - Vicky Rees of Studio 21
Following my ‘Keep active through Autumn’ post today we have a guest post by Vicky Rees owner of Pilates studios ‘Studio 21’ based in Yarm and Saltburn
Natural Light
Shorter days, reduced light and changes in our lifestyles throughout the Autumn and Winter months can have a profound effect on our health. Here are 5 ways you can improve your light exposure during the colder months to support your wellbeing.
Keeping active through the colder months
8 reasons we should all be finding ways to keep moving throughout Autumn and tips to make it easier. Setting a good routine now, will set you up for a good start to the winter months ahead.
Forest Bathing
Why you should be taking the opportunity to enjoy those autumnal walks. Find out all about forest bathing, how and why is it good for you.
Autumn Blog Series
It is that time of year again the leaves are getting ready to turn and fall, the sun is lower and the days are getting shorter. But did you know the change in season can impact everything from our sleep to our skin and some common health problems?