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Ever wonder how much nutritionists practice what they preach? Below are six habits nutritionists swear by as non-negotiables every day.
So, we’ve got good news and bad news. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: summer is coming to an end. It’s officially the last week of summer. Now, the good news? Autumn is coming and there are plenty of delicious fruit and vegetables in season.
You only have to go to the gym and see how much busier it is, to see the countdown to summer is well and truly on. So, we thought it was timely to catch-up with an expert in fitness and nutrition to inspire us to get out, get moving and get healthy.
There’s nothing quite like summer on this side of the world – beachside BBQs, road trips, festivals, farmer’s markets, untouched beaches right on our doorstep…the list goes on. However, unlike eating healthy in winter, summer is the season with the most temptation. Even if you eat with monk-like discipline all week, when Friday rolls it’s easy to undo all your hard work.
It’s a four letter word, it starts with ‘F’ and it’s a pretty controversial one 😉 Today we’re talking about F-A-T-S. The good, the bad and the ugly.
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Motivating yourself to drink more water can be an uphill battle. Though you probably know the wonders your daily dose of H2O does for the mind, body and skin, staying amply hydrated is easier said than done – whether you’re forgetful or you’d rather drink other (likely sugary) beverages.
That’s where smartphone apps come in. From sleep apps for a good night’s rest to mindfulness apps for anxiety, there’s an app for everything these days, including hydration. Check out the below apps to help get you into the healthy habit of drinking water.
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Your phone is constantly going off, the bills are piling up, the kids are screaming, work pressures are relentless. It’s undeniable – life is full of stress, in every direction. If only we could hit *delete* on anything stressful. Unfortunately, the reality of life is stress will always exist. The good news is that understanding the types of stress and its sources can help you to manage and navigate periods of tension more effectively so they don’t take a toll on your health.
Colder temperatures, less time outside, fewer daylight hours and layers of clothing, can make winter more nutritionally testing than other seasons. The temptation to hunker down indoors in front of the heater with a bowl of hearty comfort food and a glass of red is all too real.
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While vitamin C and oranges may be top of mind when gearing up for cold and flu season there are a variety of other nutrients which are important for the immune systems’ function. It might not seem very cutting-edge or glamorous, but the first consideration for immune system support should be enjoying a variety of foods.
There are certain nutrients needed by the immune system, which some foods contain higher amounts of.