Why Diets Don’t Work….And What Does
If I could make one wish as a nutritionist, it just might be that the word ‘diet’ completely disappears from our consciousness. So why am I so against dieting? So many reasons, so little space…but here’s a few good reasons why:
Diets don’t work.
Yes, you lose weight, but about 95% of people who lose weight by dieting will regain it in one to five years. Since dieting, by definition, is a temporary food plan, it won’t work in the long run. Thus, when you’ve ‘completed’ your diet, you simply boomerang back to the unhealthy eating patterns that caused your weight gain in the first place! Moreover, the deprivation of restrictive diets may lead to a diet-binge cycle or ‘yo-yo dieting’ which can cause further health problems.
Diets don’t address WHY you overeat.
How To Prevent Those Dreaded Cold Sores
I often get asked about whether diet can help to prevent recurring cold sores or not. My opinion is that diet can certainly help – It may not prevent them altogether but it can help lessen their recurrence and speed up recovery. Supporting immune function is central to the treatment and prevention of cold sores. The cold sore virus is an opportunistic virus, rearing its ugly head when our bodies are placed under increased stress. However, there are a few simple steps that you can take to help prevent outbreaks and speed up healing time.
Healthy Snacks To Keep Your Energy Levels & Metabolism Revved Up
I’m a big believer in eating little and often in order to keep the metabolism revved and to avoid blood sugar dips which often lead to energy slumps. I always advice my clients to eat three core meals per day along with a mid morning and mid afternoon snack. I try to keep healthy snacks close to hand so that I have no excuse when temptation strikes. It’s also a great way to ward off those dreaded mid afternoon slumps. So, what constitutues a health snack I hear you ask? Read More
Say No to Hay Fever This Summer!
Take Action Now To Ward Off Hay Fever!
The longer evenings and milder weather herald the onset of sunnier times for most people. But for those with hay fever, the beginning of summer just means pollen and pain. In Ireland, the high pollen count usually begins sometime in June which means sneezing season is almost upon us so it’s time for hay fever sufferers to take action now!
Most people rely on conventional treatments such as antihistamines and steroids to relieve symptoms but there are natural alternatives worth exploring and they work best if you do them in the months leading up to pollen season. See below for my top picks of natural supplements to ward off/minimise hay fever: Read More
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