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When your usual routine goes out the window
If you feel a little lost about how to talk to your children about food, you’re not alone. Many of us around the globe are
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When the festive season adds to your invisible load
The Christmas period can be a time of joy and celebration—yet for many people it also becomes a time of increased pressure and responsibility. Whether
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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
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The importance of fostering more alone time
With our busy lives, it can feel as though there isn’t space for us to create any time for solitude. Having a young family in particular can make it feel as though
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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
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The smallest caring step
One of the smallest and often most rewarding steps you can take towards self-care is to let yourself experience joy. And best of all, it’s
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Why you might need to supplement
Are you confused about whether nutritional supplementation is necessary? This is something I’m asked regularly. For those of you who are familiar with my work,
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What is a leaky gut?
A concept within digestive health that is not only fascinating but has wide-ranging effects on how we feel and function—including gut transit time (how quickly
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The link between stress and poor digestion
When it comes to poor digestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or simply a bloated tummy, stress can be a major contributing factor. Your body always
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Why does flying make you bloated?
It’s common to experience changes in your digestion and gut symptoms during and after a long flight, particularly so for those who experience irritable bowel