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
Category: Nutrition
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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
Health & Wellbeing
Ask Dr Libby: Why do I get so bloated in the afternoon?
Many people tell me they experience their tummy getting more and more bloated as the day goes on, leading to extreme discomfort by the evening.
Health & Wellbeing
The Gut-Brain Connection
We’ve all heard the term ‘go with your gut’ when it comes to decision-making. But is there really such a thing as gut feelings? And
Health & Wellbeing
Are you one of the one in five?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects around one in five New Zealanders and Australians, with women being twice as likely to be affected than men. This