I’m sure we can all agree that being a teenager is a pretty tough time in someone's life, what with the constant hormone swings, pressure to perform at school and the ongoing social need on how best to fit in with friends. This transition from being a child to moving into adulthood can be a challenging time. Pressures of being a teenager The mental health foundation conducted an online survey an d concluded some concerning trends. It was found that 60% of young people (aged

Comfort eating is a phrase that’s used often but does food really bring us comfort, here we discuss some tips for managing when eating has become a negative experience. Many of us talk about comfort food without much meaning behind it there are many common phrases used we often say without giving it much thought. Some people may think about what we’ve said more, and it can take up a lot of brain space. Food is a very common thing that many people find takes up a lot of time i

Have you heard of intuitive eating? The phrase gets thrown around a lot these days. It sometimes gets wrongly associated with the dieting industry as just another type of diet. This is not the case. This article explores what intuitive eating actually is, and how you can get started on your journey to becoming an intuitive eater. What is Intuitive Eating? Intuitive eating is an evidence-based framework, which was developed in 1995 in the US by two dietitians, Evelyn Tribole a

Food rules is something that we have all experienced in some shape or form in our lives. This could be something simple as not being able...

Our nutritionist, Benedetta helps explain what iron deficiency is and why female athletes in particular are higher in risk of developing this condition. What is Iron? Iron is an essential micronutrient responsible for transporting, storing oxygen in the body and producing energy. 65% of iron is found in the hemoglobin, 10% is bound to myoglobin in muscle tissue and the remainder is found in the liver, bone marrow and macrophages. There are two forms of iron: heme iron and non

I’m going to go ahead and say it. Intuitive eating is a life-changer. That’s a big statement to make. The truth is, that once you truly...

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Intuitive eating is the latest food trend that is all over social media, but can you lose weight while practising it? The simple answer...

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