Author: fleurbailey
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Staying on Track for the Holidays: A Nutritionist’s Guide to Enjoying the Season Mindfully
Staying on Track for the Holidays: A Nutritionist’s Guide to Enjoying the Season Mindfully The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration, often centred around indulgent meals and festive treats. While it’s perfectly normal to enjoy your favourite seasonal foods, maintaining balance is key to feeling your best. Here’s how to stay…
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Tips on Surviving Halloween with Kids from a Nutritional Therapist
Halloween can be a sugar overload for kids, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are my top tips for helping your little ones enjoy the fun without going overboard on candy. Let’s keep it festive AND healthy! 👻💪 1. Fill Up Before Trick-or-Treating 2. Set Limits Ahead of Time 3. Choose Healthier Treat Alternatives…
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Weight Loss 101
When it comes to weight loss, the basics can be boiled down to the principles of energy balance, nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral changes. Here’s a 101 guide to understanding weight loss: 1. Caloric Deficit 2. Nutrition The quality of your diet is just as important as the quantity of calories. Nutrient-dense, whole foods can…
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The Difference Between Bone Broth and Collagen
Bone broth protein and collagen are often discussed together because they share some similarities, but they are distinct products with different compositions, benefits, and uses. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences: 1. Source 2. Nutrient Composition 3. Protein Content 4. Health Benefits 5. Digestibility 6. Uses 7. Taste and Versatility Summary: Depending on your…
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The Importance of 30g of Protein at Breakfast: Fueling Your Day and Balancing Hormones
The Importance of 30g of Protein at Breakfast: Fueling Your Day and Balancing Hormones Starting your day with a protein-rich breakfast is more than just a good habit—it’s a powerful way to support your overall health, especially when you aim for around 30 grams of protein. Here’s why this approach is so beneficial, particularly when…
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Sip Your Way to Health: The Benefits of Smoothies
Sip Your Way to Health: The Benefits of Smoothies In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy diet can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Between busy work schedules, family commitments, and the constant temptation of convenience foods, finding time to nourish your body with the nutrients it needs can be challenging. Enter the smoothie—a quick,…
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Unveiling the Benefits of the Ketogenic Diet: A Pathway to Health and Vitality
In recent years, the ketogenic diet has gained significant attention for its potential health benefits and ability to support weight loss. The ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that encourages the body to enter a state of ketosis, where it primarily burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. In this blog…
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What is Detoxification & Why is it Important?
Over time, our bodies can become burdened by the level of toxins they are forced to cope with and that is when a detox program can clear out unnecessary and accumulated toxins, cleanse our bodily systems and strengthen our detox capabilities for the future.
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Nutrients to Support the Immune System
The immune system is strongly influenced by nutrients. The following vitamins, minerals and specific foods are important to prioritise in the diet for optimum immunity and overall health.
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Five Ways to Boost Fertility Naturally
If you’re looking to improve or protect your fertility, there are lots of ways you can achieve this through simple lifestyle interventions. The following methods can be be powerful in helping to improve hormone balance and support fertility.
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