We have all been there, we feel dead tired then we get to bed and we are wide awake, or what we call ‘Wired’. Sleep is absolutely crucial to our health.Sleep is just as important as nutrition and exercise when it comes to improving our health, performance, and body composition. Good sleep helps our bodies […]
You are not alone. Many of us turn to comfort food when we feel stress or overwhelmed. The stress of being locked indoors, money worries and juggling additional responsibilities has brought on additional stress to many Although some people eat less in the face of strong emotions, if you’re in emotional distress you might turn […]
Are you feeling stressed, maybe even overwhelmed during this lockdown? Your alarm clock didn’t go off and now you’re late for your 9 AM Zoom meeting, your kids are running racket round the house and the washing is piling in the sink ….arghhh!! Does this sound familiar? In the current climate stress seems to be […]
Exercise is the most common way to relieve stress and help you relax later. It reduces your levels of stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol and stimulates endorphins, which are the body’s natural mood elevators. We are still allowed to take daily walks. Take this time to take a walk on your own if […]
If you want to start cooking more salmon but don’t know where to start, give this nutrient-packed salmon bowl a shot. In addition to brain-boosting fish, it also contains a ton of healthy grains and fresh spring veggies. Topping it all off is a miso-ginger sauce that ties everything together and makes this homemade meal […]
When you have nights where you experience trouble falling asleep, you might be racking your brain on what’s causing your sleep troubles. Is it stress? Noisy neighbours? That evening workout? A number the factors we mention below could have been at play when you experience trouble falling asleep or staying asleep most nights. Nevertheless, if […]
This easy-to-use guide aims to bring balance to your plate without the need to pull out measuring cups or a scale. The goal is simple: Fill half your plate with vegetables, a quarter with healthy carbohydrate-rich foods, a quarter with lean protein foods, and a small dollop of healthy fats. Throughout the day, snack on […]
As the weeks tick away being stuck indoors is becoming draining on our bodies and minds. We are coming across more clients working from home doing longer hours than they did when they were in the office. Stuck in front of their laptops for long periods; Niggling back pain starts making a comeback & so […]
There has never been a better time to buckle up on your nutrition. We are moving less, spending more time sitting around and taking far too many trips to the fridge. When we are stressed or boredom’s more likely we overindulge or graze. All the tiny bits of energy we expend add up to our […]
In the current climate it is very easy to forget what is most important. Yes all the initiatives we are taking to wash our hands, use sanitizers, quarantine etc are mega important and please continue doing them; but something that should be at the forefront of our minds seems to be forgotten: OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM! […]
