Cooking can be therapeutic
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of listening to a live interview with Nigella Lawson and was inspired by her views on cooking as a form of self-nurture, soothing and stress relief. For many [...]
Tick or Trick?
Over the last few months I’ve been asked to comment on the Health Star Rating System that is replacing the Heart Foundation Tick on packaged foods. Why is the Heart Foundation Tick being retired [...]
Rewire your brain to crave healthy food
Scientists at Tufts University Massachusetts have demonstrated that we can rewire our brains to desire healthy food and not miss fast food. How? Allow yourself to get really hungry and then eat a [...]
Are you really hungry?
When you sit down to eat, pause before picking up your cutlery (or the food itself if it is a sandwich) and simply ‘be’ there for half a minute. Take a deep breath and become aware of the [...]
Must I eat breakfast?
Starting the day with a good breakfast is one of the most frequently touted health and weight management tips.
