Health and Fitness

 

Counting Macros

Counting Macros

I typically don’t recommend counting macros, unless you have a positive relationship with your body and the scale. If you do however count macros, or are interested in learning more, here are some...

Thyroid Dysfunction and Adrenal Fatigue

Thyroid Dysfunction and Adrenal Fatigue

The thyroid gland conducts your metabolism and is needed for adrenal glands to function well. Essentially, your thyroid is like the main source of power in your ‘house’ (body), while your adrenals...

IV Drips vs Infusions

IV Drips vs Infusions

IV drips for weight loss consist of a cocktail of vitamins and minerals which support a healthy body & metabolism, as well as fat-burning substances that help break down and metabolize fat in...

Overall Wellness

Overall Wellness

Close your eyes. If you could achieve anything and be anything you dream of, what would that look like? What would your life be like? How would you look? How would you feel physically, mentally, and...

Animal Superfoods

Animal Superfoods

EGGS are the go-to food for women, as amongst being rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fats and important nutrients such as vitamin B6, and vitamin D, they also contain folate and choline, which...

Powerful Mind Powerful Body

Powerful Mind Powerful Body

If I could do a wheel pose with broken and dislodged vertebrae, and damaged cartilage discs and nerves, you can move your body in some way or another for half an hour every day two points I’d like...

Comfort Food

Comfort Food

During the colder months, it’s absolutely normal to crave comfort foods, but that doesn’t mean having to resort to unhealthy options. For example, a healthy bolognese pasta could be made by cooking...

Meal ideas when living alone

Meal ideas when living alone

It’s very natural to feel unmotivated to cook a proper meal when living alone, but don’t fear, it doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Below are some tips for you: Wholesome meals don’t always need...

Kids Lunch Boxes

Kids Lunch Boxes

I’m not a mother yet, but I’ve been doing a deep dive into hormonal health, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, and early childhood development over the last few years.  I’m absolutely horrified at...

Coffee

Coffee

Did you know? You should never drink coffee on an empty stomach.  The timing of when you have your coffee can have a major impact on your hormones and overall well-being.  Coffee raises your...

Sauna: Heat/Cold Exposure Benefits

Sauna: Heat/Cold Exposure Benefits

Benefits of regular dry sauna bathing include detoxification, increased metabolic rate, increased blood circulation, pain reduction, antiaging, skin rejuvenation, improved cardiovascular function,...

Nutrition and Exercise = Self Love

Nutrition and Exercise = Self Love

February, the month of love, is a great time to highlight what self-love really means. It means taking care of your body, mind and soul, prioritising your needs, and being gentle with yourself.  As...

Prawn and Quinoa Salad

Prawn and Quinoa Salad

It’s that time of the year where you might feel like you overindulged during the festive season, but don’t worry! If the scale has gone up by a few kilos, I can almost promise you that it’s not all...

What I wish I’d known

What I wish I’d known

I have always been sporty, even competing at an international level, and my passion for health also sparked while I was still in primary school. Yet I never fully grasped how important movement and...

Exercise and related muscle soreness

Exercise and related muscle soreness

Struggling with tender muscles post-workout? Here are some of the things I do to help with muscle soreness related to exercise: Eating sufficient protein daily is not only crucial for our overall...

Tea’s and their benefits

Tea’s and their benefits

With winter upon us, I thought I would share some of my favourite teas and their benefits: Green Tea High in anti-oxidants, increases fat burning, improves physical performance, may lower risk of...

Superfoods and their benefits

Superfoods and their benefits

Baobab Powder Slows aging, healthier skin, blood sugar balancing, colon health, supports the heart, supports gut flora stronger bones and teeth, more energy, alkalising. Raw Cacao Powder Heart...

Setting goals

Setting goals

Setting goals in all aspects of our lives is very important. It is so rewarding achieving goals, small and big, and these achievements motivate us to continue striving towards being better and doing...