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How old is your body, really? How to improve BMR and metabolic age

How old is your body, really? How to improve BMR and metabolic age

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Nourish your Gut: Happy Foods for a Happy Microbiome

The gut microbiome is like a delicate balance, and what you eat can either tip the scales in favour of good health or lead to trouble. Gut health is the talk of the town these days and for good reason! Our gut is home to an incredibly complex ecosystem of bacteria, both good and bad, and it plays a crucial role in regulating our digestion, metabolism, and even our mood. In recent years, research has shown that the gut microbiome… Read more

Nourish your Gut: Happy Foods for a Happy Microbiome

Nourish your Gut: Happy Foods for a Happy Microbiome

The gut microbiome is like a delicate balance, and what you eat can either tip the scales in favour of good health or lead to trouble. Gut health is the talk of the town these days and for good reason! Our gut is home to an incredibly complex ecosystem of bacteria, both good and bad, and it plays a crucial role in regulating our digestion, metabolism, and even our mood. In recent years, research has shown that the gut microbiome…

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27 Apr 2023

Happy Food: Boost Your Mood with These Delicious Foods

We all know that food is essential for our physical health, but did you know that it can also affect our mental health? Eating a healthy and balanced diet can help improve our mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. In this blog, we will explore the foods that can help boost your mental health and provide some tips for incorporating them into your diet. Why is Diet Important for Mental Health? The food we eat plays a crucial role in… Read more

Happy Food: Boost Your Mood with These Delicious Foods

Happy Food: Boost Your Mood with These Delicious Foods

We all know that food is essential for our physical health, but did you know that it can also affect our mental health? Eating a healthy and balanced diet can help improve our mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. In this blog, we will explore the foods that can help boost your mental health and provide some tips for incorporating them into your diet. Why is Diet Important for Mental Health? The food we eat plays a crucial role in…

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06 Apr 2023

Protein: Everything You Need to Know in One Place

Just like fats and carbs, protein plays a starring role in every person’s nutrition journey. But amidst the ocean of diet tips and health hacks, proteins often get a mixed rep – glorified by some and misunderstood by others.  In this comprehensive guide, the third of our Foundations of Food series, we will unpack everything about protein - the difference between ‘complete’ and ‘incomplete’ proteins, how to up your protein intake (especially if you’re a vegetarian), and answering that age-old… Read more

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Protein: Everything You Need to Know in One Place

Protein: Everything You Need to Know in One Place

Just like fats and carbs, protein plays a starring role in every person’s nutrition journey. But amidst the ocean of diet tips and health hacks, proteins often get a mixed rep – glorified by some and misunderstood by others.  In this comprehensive guide, the third of our Foundations of Food series, we will unpack everything about protein - the difference between ‘complete’ and ‘incomplete’ proteins, how to up your protein intake (especially if you’re a vegetarian), and answering that age-old…

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07 Mar 2024

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The Truth About Being Irritable on a Calorie Deficit

It’s no surprise that what we eat affects our mood along with other functions of the body and if you’ve suddenly reduced your calorie intake for the purpose of weight loss, there is a fair chance that you’ll find yourself grumpy, snappy or even lethargic. Mood swings on a diet are fairly common, and many people are dissuaded by weight loss and diet programs simply because of the detrimental effects they will have on their mood. While the irritability caused… Read more

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The Truth About Being Irritable on a Calorie Deficit

The Truth About Being Irritable on a Calorie Deficit

It’s no surprise that what we eat affects our mood along with other functions of the body and if you’ve suddenly reduced your calorie intake for the purpose of weight loss, there is a fair chance that you’ll find yourself grumpy, snappy or even lethargic. Mood swings on a diet are fairly common, and many people are dissuaded by weight loss and diet programs simply because of the detrimental effects they will have on their mood. While the irritability caused…

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14 Jul 2023

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