It’s no secret that vegetables are good for us and we all know that we should be eating the rainbow, in other words, a variety of vegetables from all the colour groups. Yet still, many people struggle to get enough vegetables into their daily meals either because they don’t know how to make them taste good or because it’s just not convenient. Here are a few of my favourite practical ways to add more vegetables to your daily meals; both quantity and variety.
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time you’ll know that I’m all about simplicity and balance when it comes to healthy eating. Without these two things, you’ll be hard pressed to stick to your healthy eating habits long term. That said, there are two other essential components to making healthy eating habits stick and they are planning & preparation. Yet, there’s still a matter of the time it takes to prepare a healthy meal in the middle of a busy work day. So here are a few of my favourite tips and tricks to make it easier.
Read MoreOne the main principles of the HolisticNiss nutrition philosophy is that you don't need complicated recipes or trendy “superfoods” to be able to make a healthy well balanced meal. What you do need is a set of guidelines, ideas and basic cooking knowledge to help you work your own magic in the kitchen and onto your plate. Read on for ideas and inspiration to help you get more nourishing meals on the table without the fuss.
Read MoreAre you pressed for time? Do you feel like eating healthy is too difficult and time consuming? Do you wish you could hire a personal chef so that you can finally start creating healthy eating habits that you can stick with? In this article, I share proven actionable tips, that have worked for me and my clients, that simplify and take the confusion out of healthy eating, so that you can create mindful eating habits that are easy to stick with even if you're starved for time.
If finding balance in your eating habits is one of your goals, the best piece of advice I can give you is, let go of the diets, food rules and restrictive protocols and meal plans and start planning your own well balanced meals based on your taste preferences, nutrient needs and lifestyle. Let’s face it. No one knows what you like to eat, better than you. No one knows what your body needs, better than you.
Read MoreNow more than ever, there’s a collective denouncing of diet culture happening in and around the wellness industry and beyond. People are starting to realize that diets, food rules and restrictions aren’t all they’ve been made out to be and that there is a better way. There's a sweet spot, a happy middle ground, where you can take charge of your health and wellbeing and finally create healthy, mindful and intuitive eating habits that stick, without food rules, restrictions and trendy fad diets.
Read MoreThe immune system is a complex machine that protects us from disease by constantly scouring for and attacking viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and other harmful pathogens that enter our bodies. It works round the clock day in day out and unless we get ill, we give it very little thought and attention.
Read MoreThe gut or large intestine is home to trillions of bacteria and 70% of the body’s immune system. Our gut bacteria (aka flora) modulates our immune response and our immune system determines the composition of our gut flora. They work hand in hand to protect us from pathogenic microbes, viruses and parasites.
Read MoreWhile the digestive system and intestinal system are separate, they are part of one entity knowns as the gastrointestinal tract, which starts at the mouth. What you put in your mouth, how efficiently and effectively you digest it, determines how it passes into the gut and influences your gut health and bacterial balance greatly.
Read MoreAs parents, caregivers and influencers of little people, it’s our duty to instill and reinforce healthy food and lifestyle habits that will help them live a healthy happy life, all without creating a culture of fear around food. It’s no easy feat, but it’s very much possible. Read on for my top 9 tips for helping kids build healthy eating habits while developing a positive relationship with food.
Read MoreTwo of the most common complaints I hear from people about healthy eating are; 1) eating healthy is too expensive and time consuming and; 2) I have no idea what it means to eat healthy anymore, it’s so confusing. Well, it doesn’t have to be any of those things at all. In fact, at it’s most basic fundamental nature, it’s the opposite of expensive, time and consuming and confusing. Keep reading to learn just how easy to nourish your body right.
Read MoreLast week I shared some tips for creating healthy habits that stick. This week, I’m sharing 3 simple, attainable, foundation building strategies you can start doing today, to help you nurture healthy eating habits.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that we should be eating plenty of vegetables. We all know it and yet it’s pretty easy to go a full day with little to no vegetables on your plate. For most people, vegetables act as the friendly sidekick to the main meal when in fact they should be the hero.
Read MoreDigestion my friends, it’s where it all begins. Digestion is to good health, as water is to hydration and fiber is to elimination. It’s not the most pleasant thing to talk about, but it’s so important that it needs to be the first article in this series.
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