I am often asked what types of foods I should eat to encourage healthy weight loss and a good digestive health. Foods known as carbohydrates are broken down by the body into glucose, the fuel that cells use to make energy. Carbs that are low in fibre are broken down quickly into glucose to supply [...]
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Some Healthy Snack Suggestions
In a previous post, I noted the importance of eating snacks at regular intervals during the day. Let’s take a quick look at what sorts of snacks we can prepare. Firstly, snacks should be easy and quick to prepare. If you are out and about during the day, take a piece of fruit, or a [...]
Frequent Snacking Can Keep Craving at Bay
It is a little known fact that eating the right amount of food combinations that are broken down into glucose slowly, you will create a constant supply of energy and still be able to lose weight. And as well as the right combinations, the timing of those snacks is also crucial. You may have heard [...]
Should I Buy Organic Food?
In the same way that the term ‘low fat’ has come to imply ‘healthy’, labelling food as ‘organic’ can suggest added benefits. Organic fruit and vegetables are generally more expensive than non organic alternatives, and if you can afford them, go ahead and buy them. However, it is important to remember that the organic nature [...]