Counting calories to lose weight totally makes sense: if you create a deficit between the calories you eat vs the calories you burn, then theoretically you should be losing weight. It is scientific, that’s how it should work. And this works for most people. You are losing weight on any diet because you watch what you eat. The problem is when you are hungry or when you stop counting calories, then it usually backfires big time! And by this, I mean not just putting back on the weight,...
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10 simple dietary and lifestyle steps to decrease your risk of cancer
Written by listed nutritionist: Olianna Gourlis - Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine
Research has shown that it is the environment of the body and resulting vitality, or lack of it, that can affect the multiplication of cells (cancer). Our state of health either promotes or fights against cancer growth. So it is important to remember to look not only at the disease itself but also in what environment it lives in. Creating balance in the body by following the simple tips below can lead to homeostasis and prevention of major disease, including cancer: 1. Eat a whole food...
Weight-loss: are you tracking the right numbers?
Written by listed nutritionist: Severine Menem | Weight Loss & Weight Management Specialist
Working on losing weight? How do you know whether you are you tracking the right numbers to assess your progress? Rely on the wrong ones and you may never get there! When people come to me for weight-loss, I make sure that they are crystal clear on what they are looking to achieve and why they want this weight-loss. That’s the very first step that will define how well we are going to succeed. Everyone is different and no weight-loss is the same, that’s why this is so essential...
How to stop cravings for sugary foods
Written by listed nutritionist: Katherine Kimber
I am sure many of us know that intense desire to eat a specific food when you know you are just not hungry. Usually, it's for something we consider "bad", that we think we "shouldn't be eating too much of". There are a number of reasons why this might be, and in this article, I am going to share with you my eight top tips to help overcome cravings. 1 - Be specific and track patternsCan you pick up any specific patterns? For example, if it's chocolate, what type of chocolate? Naming a brand...
How to avoid ‘snaccidents’ at work
Written by Katie Hoare, writer at Nutritionist Resource
Healthy snacks are an important part of daily life: they keep our blood sugar level constant between meals, they provide all important nutrients to fuel our brain and keep us satisfied and fulfilled until our next meal. But some snacks, the snacks we just can’t resist because we’re hungry, stressed or just tempted, get in the way of our healthy ideals around snacking.
From a snacking drawer to managing communal snacks, follow our guide to avoiding ‘snaccidents’ at work and achieve your...
10 top tips to prevent, improve and reverse insulin sensitivity and resistance
Written by listed nutritionist: Ian Smith dipCNM, mBANT, CNHC
Crave carbs, have energy slumps, feeling tired, thirsty and pee a lot, is this you? If so you may be losing control of your blood sugar resulting in poor insulin sensitivity and resistance.My article offers 10 top tips to prevent, improve and reverse insulin sensitivity and resistance through diet and lifestyle.1. Find and address the root causeThe first step to improve insulin sensitivity is to understand what is the cause and drivers because there are many. For example for one person, it...
A little hearticle about cholesterol
Written by listed nutritionist: Naomi Rowling
You may be blissfully unaware October is National Cholesterol Awareness month but it is happening. Mention the word cholesterol and for most people, it conjures up the image of fat clogged arteries and a heart attack waiting to happen. Maybe you’ve been told you have high cholesterol and need to use cholesterol lowering medication. Perhaps a family member has suffered a heart attack or stroke and you may be concerned about eating cholesterol rich foods or saturated fat. For many years...
Nutritional support for mood and behaviour in children
Written by listed nutritionist: Sarah Hanratty
Food sensitivities, nutrient imbalances and deficiencies can all have an impact on your child’s mood and behaviour. Nutritional approaches are often overlooked when dealing with mood and behaviour problems but they can be incredibly effective. Here are some tips for regulating behaviour and mood using nutrition. 1. Identify food sensitivities Eliminating foods your child is sensitive to from their diet can have a positive impact on behaviour and mood. This is particularly relevant when...
7 ways to improve your digestive system without changing your diet
Written by listed nutritionist: Marie Jarvis, Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach, BSc, DipION
Did you know that your digestive system is the most selfish of all your body systems, after your brain? In fact, it’s a bit like a child who thinks their friend is being unfair. It folds its arms and says “that’s not fair and I’m not playing anymore!”. When you don’t treat your digestive system with the respect it deserves, it will begin to shut you off and not play properly. As a result, digestive problems begin to click in. We may experience indigestion,...
Probiotics or prebiotics
Written by listed nutritionist: Laura Westwood ANutr (Tailored Nutrition)
The microbiome (also known as gut flora) of the human gut has around 1014 microorganisms. These bacterium and yeasts residing within your gut are known as probiotics, while prebiotics is known to be their ‘food’. All prebiotics are fibres (and not to confuse things but not all fibres are prebiotics); these prebiotic fibres such as galactooligosaccharides, lactulose and inulin can be found in such foods as chicory root, garlic, onions, leeks and oats to name a few. Probiotics such as...