Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Blog

The Mediterranean Diet – A Voyage to Good Health

Posted by Alexander on April 13th, 2015 (Uncategorized)

Research has shown that the traditional Mediterranean-style diet reduces the risk of heart disease, overall mortality, cardiovascular mortality, cancer and cancer mortality, and the incidence of Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. A plant-based diet A Mediterranean-style diet describes a plant-based diet, with about 15% of calories from protein and approximately 30%–35% of calories from healthy […]

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Posted by Alexander on March 14th, 2015 (Diet, Good Foods, Healthy Recipes, Nutrition)

Start your morning off with these healthy breakfast ideas Muesli Breakfast Tips: Homemade healthy muesli: mix all or a combination of the following in a large plastic container to make a nutritious, low-sugar muesli Buckwheat flakes / millet flakes / quinoa flakes / whole oats ages.For a gluten-free version do not add oats. Nuts & […]

Legumes – Packed Full Of Goodness

Posted by Alexander on February 9th, 2015 (Diet, Health)

Nutritious, low in fat and health promoting Reduce cardiovascular disease risk Population studies have found eating legumes is associated with a significantly reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD)3,4. One study found including legumes in the diet four times a week reduced CHD risk by over 20% and CVD risk by […]

Eating Out The Healthy Way

Posted by Alexander on December 17th, 2014 (Uncategorized)

While people are trying to become more health conscious when eating out, many restaurant meals are higher in calories than home-cooked versions. These tips can help you make quick, healthy decisions when eating out, which will allow you to enjoy your food without excess calories Choosing the restaurant • Choose restaurants that offer healthy options, […]

Spring Recipe – Bright Green Smoothie

Posted by Alexander on October 24th, 2014 (Good Foods)

A recipe given to me by a client that is guaranteed to refresh, cleanse and revitalize you. 4 kale leaves 1 green apple 1 cup spinach leaves Sprig fresh mint 1 banana 1 small knob of turmeric, peeled 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 cups of low fat almond milk, cows milk or yoghurt Place ingredients […]

3 Steps To Self-Love

Posted by Rach on October 20th, 2014 (Diet)

Learning self-love will change your relationship to food and alter your food choices for the better. Here are 3 steps to help you foster greater self-love. It is common to think that once we are the right shape and size, our life will miraculously transform into the fantastical one of our dreams, full of all […]

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