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Start here. 1. Increase water consumption - studies have shown that drinking more reduces calorie intake.  The most recent study of adults on a low calorie diet found that the group drinking 500ml before each meal lost 44% more weight than the group who didn't.  2. Eat more fibre. Get stuck into vegetables and fruit (leaving skins on means … Continue reading Thinking about losing a few pounds?

Ingredients 2 ripe bananas1 tbsp almond butter1 tbsp coconut oil, melted2 tbsp maple syrup1/4 cup raisins, chopped dates or chocolate chips1/2 cup ground almonds1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gf if required)3 tbsp almond milk (unsweetened)1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp vanilla extractPinch of sea salt Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C and prepare a baking … Continue reading Banana cookies

This is a dairy free and gluten free (if you use gluten free oats) low sugar banana bread. If you prefer one with more sweetness you can add a couple of tablespoons of maple syrup or 100g coconut sugar.   Ingredients 4 large ripe bananas 75ml melted coconut oil 100ml unsweetened nut milk 200g pecans … Continue reading Best banana bread

Peaks and troughs in blood sugar interrupt the brain’s sugar supply which needs to be kept as steady as possible.  Switch refined carbohydrates for whole, natural, unprocessed foods, eat at regular intervals and include protein with every meal or snack. Stock up on Vitamin B12.  It has an essential role in neurotransmitter production which are … Continue reading 3 simple but powerful ways to improve focus, brain power and mood

Take 3 deep breaths before eating to bring the body into the ‘rest and digest’ mode rather than ‘fight or flight’ and don’t eat on the run. Ensure you are hydrated before you eat. Being dehydrated will mean the necessary digestive juices won’t flow readily. Improve your gut microbiome by feeding your good bacteria with … Continue reading 3 simple but powerful ways to improve your digestion

Modern living in the western world brings with it jam-packed schedules and information overload. Do you ever stop to stare out of the window? Do you drift off while you're queuing in the post office or do you get your phone out? Do you eat your food mindfully at a dinner table or do you eat at your … Continue reading Relax and love yourself

I think most people are aware that the liver is the organ that has to deal with alcohol, but what else is it for? And how can we look after it? Here are 3 of the liver's many functions: 1. The liver is the main detoxification organ. It has to deal with everything we consume … Continue reading What does your liver do and how can you keep it healthy?

The World Health Organisation has dubbed stress the 'Health Epidemic of the 21st Century'. Most of us would presume that stress is largely due to external factors like working long hours, hectic family lives and the pressures of modern life but our capacity to deal with stress lies internally.  What makes one person thrive on … Continue reading Eat for stress relief

Buckwheat doesn't have wheat or gluten in it and although it's often used as a flour, it's not a grass, but a seed.  It contains high quality protein and fibre and is less likely spike your blood sugar.  So it's a great option for pancakes.   Ingredients100g buckwheat flour300ml milk of your choice2 eggs1/2 tsp … Continue reading Buckwheat pancakes