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Binge Eating Disorders
Four new diagnosed disorders that you may find very familiar. One of the most common forms of disordered eating, and perhaps the least understood, is binge eating disorder (BED). Those experiencing BED compulsively eat large quantities of food and tend to feel secretive and shameful about their eating. Binge episodes are preceded by strong urges and a sense of being out of control. A person with BED has very similar drives and feelings as someone with bulimia, but they don't attempt to compensate for their binges through over exercising, laxative abuse or vomiting. The causes of eating disorders are varied [...]
The Froothie is here! The easiest and fastest way to get wholefoods nutrition into your day ever!
Time time time- we need more time!! It's very easy to see how life can have us on a permanent stress response. With the cost of simply existing-some get to call it living, seemingly on the rise with every quarterly utility bill, backed up with everyday work place pressures including the hours you simply need to spend at work to pay for your existence, time is certainly becoming very limited. Let's face it- life is more than a Mars bar commercial, it's not just "work rest and play" that need to be factored into our days. The many different aspects [...]
Natural solutions for reducing pain and inflammation
Although it is not news to those of us that see clients with a variety of conditions relating to inflammation and see the positive impact of dietary modification as part of wellness programs. It seems even the big guns are starting to get the message. That is progress! According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide; what you eat can fuel or cool inflammation, a key driver of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions (1) Well, I will be damned. They said it. We already know it. Happy days… so if you are still in denial that sugar [...]
This week, the focus is on nutrition
Are you surviving the cold weather? Here in Victoria, it has been bitingly cold and it reminds me of my childhood in Europe a lot. This week, the focus will be on nutrition and on how not to comfort eat (or on how to do it in a healthy way) plus how to snack for training. I have big chocolate cravings - just like every Belgian has - but know I need to stay away from white and milk chocolate. White chocolate does not contain cacao solids but it does have lots of dairy and sugar. Eating dark chocolate will [...]
Hair loss- Possible causes and how do i stop it!
Baldness or loss of hair is referred to as alopecia and there are multiple factors that can contribute to it. Hair loss can be hereditary as you see with the Royal family- first Charles and now Wills, poor young George will more than likely endure the same whispy fate. Hormones are another factor that can have men and women feeling a little lacking in their crowning luster- all a part of the good old aging process. And one must never underestimate the hair defying powers of stress- a known cause of temporary hair loss. Auto Immune diseases can sometimes trigger [...]
Learn and pass it on . . .
One of the things both of my grandchildren know about me is that I do my very best to avoid gluten. Even when my youngest granddaughter pretends to make me some play food, she always says to me as she is serving it, “Don’t worry nanna, it is gluten free.” As a grandmother, I believe it is not only important that I look after myself so I can keep up with my grandkids, but that I teach them about the life changing things I have learned. That is a vital part of being a nanna – passing on the wisdom [...]
Low Carb Ice Cream
Low carb ice cream Looking for a low-carb way to satisfy your ice cream craving? This recipe will tick all your boxes. Serves: 6 Ingredients: 6 Serving Size: 1 scoop Total calories: 363 kcal Carbohydrates: 8g Fat: 29g Protein: 17g Ingredients 1 x 440mL can coconut cream 1 cup fresh cream ½ cup Synd-X Slimming Protein Powder 1 cup fresh or frozen berries 1½ tablespoons Nature Sweet Sugar Substitute ½ teaspoon coconut essence Method Using electric beaters, mix together coconut cream, cream, Synd-X Slimming Protein Powder, Nature Sweet and essence until smooth [...]
Coeliac disease may cause iron deficiency
Coeliac disease may cause iron deficiency By Margaret Jasinska Iron deficiency is common, particularly in women. Women are more susceptible if they menstruate each month, particularly if they experience heavy bleeding. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can also deplete a woman’s body of iron, and some women who have several children in succession never fully recover their iron stores. The most common symptoms of anaemia include: fatigue shortness of breath (particularly on exertion) intolerance to cold weather low body temperature cold hands and feet tinnitus, dizziness feeling weak restless legs syndrome Other things besides iron deficiency can cause anaemia, but [...]
Mental strength – do you have it in you?
By Stephane Vander Bruggen Today, we will touch on mental strength. How do you know you have it in you? How do you know if you are mentally strong or not? I would say that it is your attitude towards the hard moment that will define this. Same applies in life I guess.When things get hard and that little voice inside your head is trying to play tricks on you, do you listen? Why are you doing this? You trained lots this week so slow down a bit You had a cold three weeks ago, so take it easy [...]
Spices and Herbs- Nutritional healing already in your cupboard!
Spices and Herbs- Nutritional healing already in your cupboard! When you eat, it’s good to select foods that will aid in your longevity, protecting you from inflammation and heart disease that will give you lasting energy and vibrance. Unfortunately these days however, with modern food processing, the foods which are on offer to us can turn us into ticking time bombs. It is what poor quality and poorly chosen foods do to our bodies long term, for months and years after the tantalizing flavours of gustation are all but forgotten that needs to be of [...]
