I get this question all the time: “How can I get rid of my stubborn belly fat, and what can I do about my wings?” Midlife brings genuine changes in hormones, muscle, fat distribution, skin and metabolism. Once we understand what is happening, we can stop punishing the...
Have you been training hard, turning up consistently, eating “well”, doing your classes and pushing through your workouts — but still wondering why you are not getting the results you would like, specially after you hit certain age? Are you stuck, feeling burnt out,...
You hear about it everywhere. It is a big boom: celebrities and people on social media are losing weight with these “miracle” GLP-1 injections, and someone you haven’t seen for a while is suddenly smaller than ever. Most people who want to lose weight are now trying...
We all know that drinking enough water is one of the best things we can do for our health. But drinking from a dirty water bottle isn't healthy at all—and it could even contribute to a sore throat, coughing, or allergy-like symptoms. The Hidden Problem Inside Your...
We all know that drinking enough water is one of the best things we can do for our health—but that doesn't mean we should be taking midnight tours of the bathroom every night! The secret isn't simply how much you drink, but when and how you drink it. A few small...
A quick, colourful, high-protein meal using a ready-made mixed stir-fry vegetable bag. Ingredients 1 bag (approximately 400g) mixed stir-fry vegetables of your choice 200g firm tofu, chicken, prawns or lean beef, sliced 1 tbsp olive or sesame oil 2 cloves garlic,...
For a week, challenge yourself to eat a wider variety of plant foods. Aim to include plenty of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, chickpeas,and whole grains in your meals. 1. Aim to eat three balanced meals a day, following our Balanced Plate Guide....
Have you ever had "butterflies" in your stomach before an important event or noticed digestive issues during stressful times? This is because your gut and brain are closely connected through what scientists call the gut-brain axis. Your gut does much more than...
The diaphragm and pelvic floor are closely connected and work together as part of your body's natural pressure management system. Along with the deep abdominal muscles (transversus abdominis) and deep spinal muscles (multifidus), they form what is often referred to as...
