Wellbeing

My Top Foods that Work Wonders for Your Digestion

My Top Foods that Work Wonders for Your Digestion

Foods have an amazing ability to promote health and make us feel wonderful. Last week I wrote about the Simple Steps To Kickstart Your Spring Detox. If you’ve been integrating these small tweaks, you’ll start to notice a boost in your energy, health and wellbeing.

4 Simple Steps to Kickstart Your Spring Detox

With spring in full swing, I like to reset my body and make the most of all the fresh seasonal produce that's available at this time of the year. So, to mark the start of this rejuvenating season, I’ll be sharing my simple tools for detoxing over the next three weeks.

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Anti-ageing

Why You Need Protein For Effective Detoxing

I aim to do a detox every season - about 4 times per year - because it's just like doing a mini reset on my eating habits that then enhances my overall health. Our bodies naturally detox every day. It’s part of a natural process that allows us to get rid of toxins and regenerate cells. Just like changing the oil in your car – a detox supports and re-energises how all your systems function.

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Anti-ageing

Protein for Anti-ageing + Wellbeing

In the past three weeks, I’ve looked at the value of protein for weight loss, body shaping, sports performance and recovery. For this protein packed week on The Healthy Chef Protein Series, I’ll be looking at protein for anti-ageing and wellbeing - a topic that’s more important as I’m getting older and wiser… I’ll be hitting the big 5-0 next year! PROTEIN FOR HEALTHY SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS Almost every cell in the body is made from the building blocks of protein, such as our hair, skin, bones and muscles. Protein consists of 20 amino acids, two of which are called L-lysine...

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Protein for Weight Loss + Body Shaping

Welcome to my special 4 Week Protein Series. If you missed Week 1 last week, you can read The Smart Guide To Buying And Using Protein Powders here. This week I’m touching on having enough protein in your diet to support your weight loss goals. There are many studies that show that adequate protein in the diet is effective for fat loss. Protein is more satisfying than fat and carbohydrate and keeps us fuller for longer. When we feel more satisfied, we naturally eat less—and lose weight. It's important you consider your goal when choosing the right powder. Whether it's for weight loss, body...