Wellbeing

Is Keto the Key to Weight Loss and Better Health?

Is Keto the Key to Weight Loss and Better Health?

I was introduced to a standard low carb diet also known as the "keto" way of eating in my early 20's when I started lifting weights and training for fitness figure competitions. I am still fascinated at the body's ability to change composition, based primarily on how you eat and how you train. In the early days, I was a real gym junkie…training 6 days a week and carefully monitoring my low carb diet to support the high-intensity workouts I was putting my body through. I learnt a lot, in particular, how to fine tune my diet and in order to support a...

Delicious Ways to Get More Protein in Your Diet

Getting enough protein in your diet is one of the most powerful ways to keep all cells in your body happy and healthy. It’s alarming how many people cut out certain macronutrients, such as protein, while counting calories, in an attempt to lose weight or get in better shape.

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My Gut Healing Eating Plan

For as long as I can remember, the journey toward better digestive health has been a life long journey. Over the years, I’ve learnt that there are many contributing factors effecting digestion and it’s a process of elimination to discover what works for you and what doesn’t. Factors such as diet, food intolerances, stress, adrenal burnout, hormones, lifestyle, emotional disposition, anxiety, chemicals, parasites, bacteria, medications, relationships and sleep will affect the state of your health and how your body works. AN EATING PLAN THAT WORKS I believe that food is most healing when it is close to its original state and...

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My Top Five Strategies for Success

I created The Healthy Chef brand out of pure passion. My love of good food and seeking better health for myself, and for the ones I love, were the main driving forces in what I create and wake up for every day. Working on my personal development and a healthy work life balance has been key to building and expanding the Healthy Chef brand. I thought I would share my top strategies for success this week, in proud recognition of being inducted into the 2017 Businesswomen’s Hall of Fame. 1. Do something you are PASSIONATE about. I think I...

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Is Your Protein Safe For Kids?

We receive many emails at The Healthy Chef regarding the use of our protein powders for children. This is a good question as most of our customers enjoy our protein as a healthy breakfast smoothie or snack in the mornings or afternoon. The answer is simple... YES.