We all need calories, there is no escaping that fact. For many years it has become a scary topic, creating a place of fear around the word. Calories get such a bad rap, it is essential to clear this fear to help you understand that calories are needed for a healthy body. When this fear around calories is cleared, you will be able to eat food from a place of understanding the … [Read more...]
What Are Micronutrients?
You’ve likely heard the word “macros” which refers to macronutrients - carbs, protein and fats - and these are essential for the body to thrive. In the fitness industry it is easy to get caught up in focusing on the macros of the food being eaten, and ignore the micros (micronutrients). Micronutrients are one of the major groups of nutrients your body needs, which … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Eating Habits to Help Change Your Life
Eating healthy can be simple, easy and enjoyable. All it requires is for you to focus on nourishing your body with food that makes your body feel good whilst being tasty and you will find it easy to be committed to healthy eating for the long term. Before diving into the 10 healthy eating habits to change your life, the most crucial point is to not lose your mind over it. … [Read more...]
Are Vegans Healthier than Meat Eaters?
Many people choose to go vegan for moral reasons, some want to reduce their carbon footprint by eliminating animal products from their diet, and some go vegan for health reasons. No matter what a person’s reason is — whether it be because of concerns for animal welfare, worries about the environment, or general health goals — there can be many benefits of going vegan. To … [Read more...]
7 Restorative Yoga Poses to Help Relax Your Mind
Life is stressful and learning to find a way that helps you relax and unwind is essential to help keep your health in check. Your mind and body are constantly on the go with scrolling social feeds, rushing in the car to then sit in traffic, running to appointments, working all day, squeezing in dates with your partner, friends and family, it is no surprise you feel … [Read more...]