Peaches, the “peach myth” & health properties of peach fruit
Peaches are a sweet, soft fruit of a yellow-ish, orangey or pinky colour. Peach fruit is used in jams, cakes, or even eaten with meats such as turkey. They originally come from China, and there is a famous Chinese myth called The Peaches of Immortality which we will talk more about. Nectaries are actually from […]
The BMI formula | Understanding BMI 10 ways
The BMI Formula is what you use to calculate your BMI. A BMI calculator assesses your body mass index and is a broad indication of whether you are at a healthy weight or not. Put simply, if your BMI is too low, you are underweight, and if it’s too high, you are overweight, obese or […]
Lose weight with miso 10 ways
I love miso. Lovers of Japanese cuisine will be familiar with this thick, salty paste. There are tons of ways to eat miso and it may help you lose weight. There are many reports that miso soup causes weight loss and that there are many miso soup benefits – but what are some of the […]
Should I do the 5:2 diet? Will the 5:2 diet work?
I love a crazy diet, and the 5:2 Diet seems to fit that bill. Probably more for food obsessesers than those with a balanced approach to eating, this diet is perfect for you if you like a bit of self-flagellation and are down for a quick(ish) fix. But will it help you lose weight? Is […]
Is juice actually healthy for you or is juicing making you gain weight?
What do you think – is juicing making you gain weight? Eating healthy can be a challenge for everyone. Healthy living is something that we should all aspire to. You’ve probably seen millions of articles on the best juicer to buy and the best juices to drink – but could drinking juice actually be making […]
5 reasons you’re not losing weight & have hit a diet plateau
So, you’re not losing weight and you’ve hit the dreaded diet plateau? There comes a time in everybody’s life when they look down at their jelly belly, thunder thighs or lack of box gap when they say to themselves, “Ya know, I really gotta shed some pounds.” For me, that time is now. I am […]
Winter weight loss foods: 6 of the best
What are some winter weight loss foods? Winter can be the time of year when the pounds and kilos simply creep on. It’s cold outside and you are less likely to want to exercise and your body is craving warm, nourishing meals in an effort to provide your body with a layer of fat to […]
10 quick ways to lose weight (2 kilos or 5 pounds) in 2 days
Really, I think you’re beautiful just as you are but if you need to lose some weight very quickly, I have a few tips for you. Most of these are not that healthy for you, although I maintain that you’ll be fine, so long as you do them for the recommended time only, and no […]
Working too fast and making lots of mistakes? Here’s how to fix your life!
Do you ever feel like you are working at a million miles a minute? That you don’t have time to check things properly and take the time you should for projects? You’re not alone. The pace of modern life has gotten so quick. Many of us feel that we are expected to check our emails […]
5 plant-based foods you can eat to improve your skin, nails and hair
Having healthy skin, hair and nails can be a sign of inner wellness. When our immune system is run down, often our nails can become brittle, our skin can look dry, and our hair can break or even start to fall out. Keeping your stress levels under control and getting adequate sleep and exercise has […]
How healthy are sushi rolls, really? Can I lose weight eating sushi rolls? How healthy are nori rolls? How healthy are California rolls?
Sushi – it’s huge all over the world and if you’re like me, you’ve been led to believe that it’s a healthy option for a light meal or a snack. It’s low fat right? Made with natural, wholesome ingredients – right? It’s low in calories right? With hardly any preservatives? Wrong, I’m afraid. Sushi trains […]
Alcohol and weight gain: is booze making you fat?
Do you like downing a couple of alcoholic drinks at the end of a busy work day? Is having a glass or two of wine the thing that keeps you just a few kilos or pounds short of your “comfortable weight”? There have been many studies into the relationship between alcohol and weight gain, now […]
Using scent and smell to get rid of stress and for healing
I am a huge stress junky. Highly strung and ready to “lose it” at any moment, I have to keep several strategies up my sleeve to help me calm myself down in the event that I get upset at something. Scents can be a really good way to reset your emotional controls and to kick-start […]
Getting older for women: Which parts of my body will get better with age?
Getting older can be hard, especially in this day and age where everyone is so focused on youth culture. It’s like older people do not exist. That’s just stupid. Since the beginning of time, people have (rightly) looked up to their community elders – in Ancient Rome, once you reached the age of 60 you […]