Articles and information to help you get the most out of your nutrition.
During menopause, your metabolism tends to slow down, meaning your body burns less energy throughout the day than it used to. Because of this, you’re at a higher risk of storing and accumulating fat if you don’t make dietary changes and continue to eat as you did before. It is important that, during menopause, you …Read more »
During menopause, your body begins to produce less estrogen. This can result in a lower metabolic rate, as well as symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. This means that your body requires less food to maintain its current weight. This means that your chances of weight gain increase if your food intake remains the …Read more »
Do you wake up feeling tired, or refreshed? The quality of your diet and how often you’re refueling throughout the day can effect how well you bounce back from a poor night’s sleep. When you’re fatigued, you often crave ultra-processed snacks, such as chips, sweets and fried foods. The reason you crave these foods is …Read more »
It can get overwhelming wearing all these different ‘hats’ – the parent hat, the employee hat, the friend hat, the partner hat. Your health is one of the easiest things to neglect when all the hats start to weigh you down. Getting your health back on track might sound like a mighty task, but there …Read more »
If you find yourself feeling fatigued or experiencing low mood throughout the day, it might be because you’ve been skipping or eating unbalanced breakfasts, or waiting too long in between meals (this is why snacking is so important!). Everyone’s different! Some people just aren’t big on breakfast or have low appetites in the …Read more »
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, or even just to have some downtime for yourself. However, it can often lead to overindulging as you ‘let go’ and feel that you can eat and drink what you like because it’s the holidays. This can derail your goals and result in …Read more »
Whether you’re exercising to change your appearance, to improve your mental health, or to gain a new hobby and make some friends; what you eat around training can impact your stamina throughout the session, as well as your recovery and results afterwards. It can also impact your ability to exercise multiple days per week. Read …Read more »
Australians spend an estimated $310 million is spent each year on weight loss products and services. Many expert clinicians agree that maintaining weight loss can be extremely challenging (Truby, 2019). This article will help you understand the process of the ‘Diet Cycle’ many fall victim to and how it has a negative impact on your …Read more »
Did you know the food you eat can impact your mood? Serotonin is known as the ‘happiness hormone’. Approximately 90% of the serotonin made in our bodies is produced in the gut (the gastrointestinal tract); therefore, it’s important to focus on maintaining your gut health. You can in fact improve your diet to achieve optimal gut …Read more »
It is normal for motivation to come and go; we are all human. Staying motivated long-term is the key to reaching your goals. See our tips on how to get yourself motivated and stay that way. Give Yourself A Reward You should reward yourself every once in a while. We aren’t telling you to eat an …Read more »
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