by Steffi Simpson | Feb 12, 2020 | Amazing, Health, Motivation, Nutrition
“What is food to one man may be fierce poison to others” – Lucretius. 95-55 B. C. Food allergies and intolerance are estimated to affect 20-30% of the population. Intolerance can be due to not having specific chemicals or enzymes in the body that are...
by Steffi Simpson | Feb 9, 2020 | Amazing, Health, Motivation, Nutrition
Is Intermittent Fasting good? Intermittent fasting can be a very good tool for weight loss; however, I would not recommend it for most people – and many people use it in the wrong way. There are several different forms of intermittent fasting – all of which feed from...
by Steffi Simpson | Feb 5, 2020 | Amazing, Health, Motivation, Nutrition
How do you know the right foods to eat? Really, there is no ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ foods to eat, and what’s best will be different for everyone. However, when deciding what the best thing for you to eat in any given situation, there are a few different approaches to...
by Steffi Simpson | Jan 29, 2020 | Amazing, Health, Motivation, Nutrition
How to feel fuller when trying to lose weight? Staying full and satisfied is a major key to successful weight loss. Fortunately, there is a lot we can do about it. Protein – Protein is a very satiating macro-nutrient, meaning it will keep you full for a long...
by Steffi Simpson | Jan 19, 2020 | Amazing, Health, Motivation, Nutrition
What are the effects of Proteins, Fats, Carbs and Fibre? Proteins, fats, and carbs are the three macro-nutrients, with fibre debatably a fourth (but technically a micro-nutrient). These all have their own roles in a diet and will have different effects on your body...
by Steffi Simpson | Dec 22, 2019 | Amazing, Health, Motivation, Nutrition
How much protein should you eat per meal? The amount of protein you should eat per meal will vary person to person. What’s more important than your protein per meal, is the overall protein you eat each day, regardless of how this is distributed in your meals. A good...