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The Low Fat Myth
Fat has quite a bad reputation because a lot of people believe that fat makes us fat, right? This couldn’t be further from the truth. The truth is that in order to maintain a healthy body and weight, you actually need to eat fat! Many people believe that the less fat they eat, the less body...
Why Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Fad diets and quick weight loss schemes can be quite appealing, especially when we want to fit into those old jeans now! It’s also easy to get seduced by all the advertisements for programs that promise quick and effortless weight loss. But, unfortunately, weight loss and weight maintenance...
The Benefits of Clean Eating For Mums
As a busy mum, sometimes it can be very tempting to rely on quick to prepare, processed foods for meals and snacks. You may be rushing around, trying to take care of so many things in a day, grabbing a handful of potato chips or quickly zapping a frozen meal may be the only thing you think you can...
Plan for Success
Planning your meals and preparing your food ahead of time can help you become more deliberate with the food you are eating. When you intentionally think about what you eat before you eat it, you will make better food choices. Planning ahead also means you’ll...
How Pedometers Can Help You Lose Weight
Pedometers are amazing motivators and can help you lose weight! Pedometers are amazing motivators! It’s very motivating to watch your steps add up throughout the day and they encourage you to move more. Pedometers are an excellent way to measure how many steps you actually take in a day...
Not All Calories Are Created Equal
It is important to know that not all calories are created equal. Think of food as fuel for your body. Calories need to be made up of the right types of food with the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, healthy fats and other nutrients to give us...
Understanding the energy equation
Calories are a key factor in successful weight loss. A calorie is a measure of energy. If your calorie intake exceeds your calorie output you will not lose weight, no matter what type of diet, foods or food-combinations you follow. Some foods get stored as fat more...
10 Minute Chocolate Chip Muffins
An easy and healthy treat! This recipe contains honey, which is a far superior sweetener of foods compared to sugar. The reason for this is that it contains lots of nutrients that sugar doesn't. It should still be used sparingly. Raw honey is the best kind of honey as it contains propolis, which...
