Posts Tagged ‘HEALTHY CHOICES’
Intermittent fasting: no food for thought
Intermittent fasting has been receiving a lot of attention in the dieting industry. Sometimes it’s referred to as ‘staggered calorie intake’. One specific take that’s quite popular is the 5:2 philosophy, where you are meant to eat ‘normally’ for 5 days, and then fast for 2 days. (Fasting here means eating very restricted calories.) It…
Read MoreHealth secrets for sustained weight loss
Have you ever enviously looked at someone who is fit and toned, and wondered what their secret is? Wondered why it seems to be so easy – effortless even – for some people to keep in shape? Well, perhaps it’s time that we revealed these health secrets. The health secrets that will help you lose…
Read MoreProcrastination solutions for TODAY!
We have all been guilty of procrastination at one time or another. As I’m sure you’ve realised, procrastinating doesn’t solve the situation. It just makes things worse. The real issue that needs to be solved is procrastination itself. But before we look at procrastination solutions… Some signs that you are guilty of procrastination: You find…
Read MoreHigh protein diet causes cancer? Nonsense!
My previous post looked at the WHO’s claim that bacon causes cancer. Now it seems that we are faced with a study that claims to have proven that a high protein diet causes cancer. Before you give it all up and opt for a vegan lifestyle, we need to examine this study in more detail.…
Read MoreBacon causes cancer – say it isn't so?!
People around the world groaned in dismay when the World Health Organisation (WHO) added bacon to its list of group one carcinogens. Essentially what they are saying is that bacon causes cancer. Will breakfast ever be the same?! Is there truth behind the claim that bacon causes cancer? The problem lies in the fact that…
Read MoreBest time to exercise is… when???
There is an ongoing debate about when the best time to exercise is. It doesn’t seem like we’re going to reach a consensus any time soon. Some people swear by waking up early and fitting in a gym session first thing in the morning. Others prefer to wait until the end of the working day…
Read MoreBreakfast health benefits you can't ignore
You’ve heard it a million times: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Given the rush that most of us are in every morning, this advice is often not adhered to. However, given the long list of scientifically proven breakfast health benefits, we would all do well to make breakfast a steadfast part of our…
Read MoreMotivation to change your life for the better
Change is an undisputed part of life, whether we want it or not. Sometimes we will experience something – a trigger – that acts as a source of motivation to change. Whether you need change in a relationship, your lifestyle, or your career, the truth is that it’s important to sustain that motivation to change…
Read MoreWeight loss mistakes to avoid
There are certain weight loss mistakes that I see people making time and time again. Don’t sabotage your weight loss efforts by adopting an unhealthy habit that will prevent you from shedding those kilos. Weight loss mistakes you need to ditch Missing breakfast. This will actually cause you to put on weight. Skipping the first meal…
Read MoreStop emotional eating with 3 great tips
Almost all women at one point or another will find themselves emotionally eating. Whether it’s because you feel exhausted, stressed, depressed, or anxious, sometimes it seems like the only thing that will make you feel better is to indulge in (usually unhealthy) food. It’s not exactly salad we’re craving – it’s salty, sugary, and/or fatty…
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