I have just finished reading a fascinating article in the New York Times which pretty much sums up the trap that the majority of the clients who come to me have fallen in to – the yo-yo diet cycle. I don’t think I have had a single initial consultation during which the words ‘cheat’, ‘clean’ […]
Meet my lovely client Robert. I have been working with him for just 4 weeks and this is what he has achieved so far. Now, Robert came to me adamant that he did not want to attempt a ‘diet’. He had lost weight in the past but managed to regain it all over time. […]
Is it really worth buying organic produce? What does it mean and what really is the difference between organic and non-organic? Read my short article to find out what the research says so you can make an enlightened decision on whether you should buy organic or not. What does organic mean? According to the Department […]
These super healthy, rice crispie bites make the perfect mid morning or after school snack! Who doesn’t have fond, childhood memories of yummy rice crispie cakes? They were a staple in my house, probably because they were a super simple, cheap treat for my Mum to whip up. As a mum now myself, I want […]
A curry isn’t a curry without some tasty sides but we all know how the calories can soon add up! Here are a couple of options that you can make at home that are super healthy, super simple and of course, super tasty! They are the perfect accompaniment to my low-cal chicken curry 🙂 Raita […]
It was once believed that losing weight and keeping it off was all a matter of willpower. However, recent research is suggesting that it is not as simple as that! Whilst we like to believe that we are in control of our thoughts and actions, the truth is that we have a much deeper subconscious […]
I have just finished reading an insightful paper from the ‘Lean Habits Study‘ which examines the link between long term weight reduction and behaviours. It concludes that: Behaviour change is fundamental if long term weight loss is to be successful. The more behaviours a person changes, the greater the chances of success. They actually found […]
As a mum who is fanatic about food, I am always thinking of ways to ensure my boys are getting everything they need from their diet whilst making it fun and enjoyable. In fact, here is my son Luca making some great fruit collages today which he is excited to be serving us all for […]
There is a commonly held myth that reducing carbohydrates promotes weight loss and it is indeed a very convincing argument. We have all tried a low-carb diet at least once in our life and the chances are that it worked. Think about it, reducing processed, calorie dense carbohydrates and replacing them with protein and whole, […]
Fructose is a natural sugar found in fruit but it has been somewhat demonised of late. The main reason for this is that it has been used in the form of High Fructose Corn Syrup in carbonated beverages and as the consumption of these has increased in western society, so has obesity. It has also […]