Health & Wellbeing
How to care for your liver
Of all the extraordinary organs in our bodies, the liver deserves a prize for being such a hard worker. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days
Category: Nutrition
The Dr Libby Blog
Nutrition
Confused about nuts?
When it comes to eating nuts, you’ve likely heard conflicting viewpoints over the years. Some advice encourages us to avoid nuts due to their high
Nutrition
Talking to kids about food
If you feel a little lost about how to talk to your children about food, you’re not alone. Many parents struggle to get their little
Health & Wellbeing
5 nourishing breakfast ideas to start the day
1. Have a green smoothie I wouldn’t necessarily recommend a liquid breakfast every day, as chewing our food triggers stomach acid production which encourages optimal
Health & Wellbeing
Hunger vs appetite: what’s the difference?
When it comes to managing your food intake, hunger and appetite are two very different things. Hunger is the physical need for food whereas appetite
Health & Wellbeing
Is coconut good for you?
Depending on who you talk to or what you read, coconut products (such as coconut oil) may be touted as a health-promoting superfood or a
Energy
Back to work lunch hacks (+ bonus recipe)
For many, lunch is one of the more challenging meals of the day when it comes to nourishment. Without forward planning or preparation, you may
Nutrition
Confused about food labels? Four things best ignored on packaging.
When we walk into a supermarket, we are exposed to a huge amount of marketing. Everything from shelf placement to the colours and the words
Health & Wellbeing
Ways to Avoid Constipation
The health of the gut is central to every aspect of health. It is through our digestive system that we absorb all of the goodness
Health & Wellbeing
The low-down on probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics
The impact that gut health has on overall health never ceases to amaze me, and the bacteria living in the gut is an important part