How to beat sugar cravings

Sugar cravings, two small words which can spell disaster for anyone who is trying to lose weight. In fact, cravings are one of the main reasons so many diets fail. So how the heck can you beat them? Don’t worry - there are lots of easy ways to beat your sugar cravings. Let’s first look at the most common reasons they occur and the best ways to deal with them.

Wellness Tips for Keeping Your Mind Alert

We often consider the effects that health and wellness has on our body, but how often do we look at our mind? Here are four wellness tips for keeping your mind alert:

5 Wellness Myths Busted

When it comes to the world of wellness, separating fact from fiction can be difficult. To help you out, we’ve busted five of the most common myths you’ll hear about health.

Different Types of Carbs Explained

When it comes to bread, cereal and pasta, not all carbs are created equal. Read on to discover the different types of carbohydrates and how they impact on your body.

Gluten Free: Explained

You might have heard of gluten free diets before? They’re pretty popular at the moment, and as it is Coeliac Awareness Week in March, now seems a good time to look a little deeper at what gluten free is all about.

The Best Pre and Post-Workout Foods For Weight Loss

We are often asked, ‘What are the best foods to eat around my workout?’. Here are some suggestions for the types of foods to eat before and after a workout for weight loss.

Sugar: Our Friend and Foe

There is a place for sugar in our lives; in fact, we need it to be healthy. The key to fuelling our body with the right sugars is two-fold; consuming sugar in its most natural state and consuming it in moderation.

The Basics of Nutrition and Healthy Eating

If you’ve indulged in Christmas feasting, you may be tempted to lose the extra weight gained over the holiday season. But don’t be tempted to starve yourself; there are safer and healthier ways to lose weight while eating a wide range of food.

Sugar Rehab: How To Beat The Habit

In today’s society, overcoming addiction seems to be as common as collecting the morning paper. One celebrity enters rehab for alcohol abuse and the next for drug use. We watch contestants on weight loss shows struggle to lose weight as they overcome addictions to sugar, salt and caffeine. In today’s day and age, new addictions are being recognised and treated appropriately.