Five Ways To Boost Your Metabolism
Oh to be 18 again and able to eat what I want without giving it a second thought! It's an unfortunate fact of life that, for most of us, our metabolism slows down as the years tick by.
There's ple...
Plants v Animals
One of the questions I get asked about nutrition all the time, is what nutrients I potentially miss out on by eating a plant-based diet.
I always explain the importance of taking vitamin B12 on a plant-based...
Self-Actualisation: Taking Responsibility For Your Life
We know that a positive mental attitude is so important to living a fulfilling and happy life, and for helping you to reach your highest potential in all areas of life.
But humans also possess the ...
The Truth About Toxins
We all know at least one person who has sworn after an alcohol-fuelled night out that they'll never drink again, that their liver feels 'pickled' and that their new detox regime will definitely begin on Monday ...
Stress and Diet
Stress
Stress has become a major part of modern life for many people.
We all encounter some form of stress on a day-to-day basis, and sources of stress may be a physical, emotional or psychological stim...
Hunger Control: My 5 Top Tips
Do you ever have days or weeks when you feel hungry all the time and no amount of food can satiate you? Or other times, you don't seem to have much of an appetite at all and even forget to eat regular meals?
...
The Beauty of Fibre
You will see the word fibre mentioned plenty of times on this site, in relation to recipes, diet and plant-based eating. Fibre is found in only plant-based foods, as animal foods are devoid of it.
F...
My Statement on Gluten
Comments I made on gluten and its connection to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the Irish Independent Weekend Magazine have caused quite a reaction this week, and I would like to explain exactly what I said and wh...
Nuts, Seeds and Butters: The Right Kind of Fat
A wonderful source of plant protein, raw and unsalted nuts, seeds and the various butters made from them are a brilliant addition to your diet for their beauty-boosting monounsaturated fats too.
But please d...
Do You Eat Too Much Salt? What It Really Does to Your Body
I'm often asked about healthy salt intake, and it crops up in media discourse quite frequently. How much is too much? And what does too much salt actually do to your body?
For starters, the recommended ...