June 16, 2019
We often wonder if there is a magic bullet for weight loss. The short answer is no. However, research is discovering some fascinating pieces of information and one food that may help is kimchi.
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June 10, 2019
There is no rule that says that hormone health does not include a treat. Here is a simple cookie that includes dark chocolate – which is also good for the liver. Life is to be enjoyed and that includes treats. The spelt flour or brown rice floor is good for stabilizing blood sugar and also contains resistant starch which is good for the gut.
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June 05, 2019
Nothing is better than soup for lunch or dinner, and this roasted mushroom kimchi soup dish is a treat the whole family will enjoy. Mushrooms have numerous health benefits and kimchi is known to be loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. This soup is not only nutritious, but delicious!
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June 01, 2019
Balancing hormones is complicated. But you have to start somewhere and there three things you can do to help which can give you a good idea as to how much work you have to do.
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May 27, 2019
It is important to understand what the goal of detoxing is supposed to be. The idea is that by severely reducing your food intake and existing on raw juices, the energy that is not being used for digestion, can be used to remove toxins a person may have been storing in their fat cells.
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May 23, 2019
Is it possible for us eat drink and be merry (literally)? Well... It depends on what we eat and drink.
Research looking at diet shows that those consuming a traditional diet, rich in fermented foods, have significantly lower levels of depression and anxiety (25-30%) then those who consume a Westernized diet.
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January 16, 2019
Have you spent a lot of 2018 wishing that you were happier with your life and less stressed? A lot of the time, we take our happiness cues from the outside, especially ones that other people can see. And if we don’t meet these standards or ideals, we can quickly feel that happiness is out of reach. Rather than putting your ideals of happiness onto other people or in material things, it’s super important to recognize that true happiness has to come from within you. Ready to start finding your happy in 2019? Here are some tips for being happier and less stressed in the year ahead.
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January 09, 2019
Are you planning to improve your health and wellness goals in 2019? If the past year hasn’t gone quite as you planned on the health and wellbeing front, the New Year is a great time to think about where you’d like to be - both this time next year and much further down the line. Here are some tips for setting some goals that will improve your health and wellness, and some of the key areas that you might want to focus on.
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January 02, 2019
Do you tend to start off the year with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm about what you’ll change and find your motivation waning by February? If this sounds familiar, your willpower may not be the real problem. It may be down to your choice of resolution(s) in the first place, especially if you’re picking ones that are likely to end in disappointment in the long run. These tips should help you to create resolutions that you find a lot easier to keep!
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December 26, 2018
If you’ve made it through the festive season without putting weight on, you don’t want to undo your hard work by going crazy at New Year parties instead. Any extra pounds you put on at this time of year can be very difficult to shift and could take months to lose. Scary thought, right? Taking some steps to make sure that you don’t put on weight in the first place off the back of your New Year party plans. Here’s how to ring in the New Year and have fun, without overindulging.
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December 12, 2018
Eating healthy can seem like a much bigger challenge over the holiday season, especially if you’ve been invited to parties and are worried that the food on offer will ruin your healthy eating efforts. Party food can be super tempting and it can derail all of your good intentions but here’s the good news: you’re much more in control than you might think and there’s plenty you can do to stay on track and still have fun.
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December 05, 2018
If you’re trying to avoid putting on weight this holiday season, it’s a good idea to limit how much alcohol you drink. Liquid calories from alcohol (and mixers such as soda) can mean that you consume far more calories than you intended and it’s not great for your health either. A lot of people find themselves drinking more at this time of year than any other, with the intention of balancing things out with a detox January. The holidays can be a difficult time to start a more mindful approach to alcohol but there are still lots of ways to enjoy yourself with little or no alcohol involved. Your waistline and your health will thank you!
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