Food

10 foods I buy that are organic & why

By Zoe | April 30, 2014

One argument for eating organic foods is to reduce chemicals that get into the body.  The World Health Organisation (WHO) released a report last year stating that endocrine (hormonal) disruption from harmful chemicals is more extensive than was thought 10 years ago.  Buying organic is more expensive so I buy those organic foods that make…

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Cutting Sugars – part 2 – My Sugar-free Day

By Zoe | November 27, 2013

My sugar-free Day I thought I should trial a sugar-free day to see how I fared as I ask so many people to cut down on sugars.   Sweet foods are the most commonly reported weakness from clients with many experiencing cravings for sugars and other carbohydrates.  I too have a ‘sweet tooth’ and when…

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No thanks, I’m sweet enough – Cutting Sugars Part 1

By Zoe | October 28, 2013

My most repeated advice in clinic is balance your blood sugar by cutting out sugars.  It can give you stable energy levels and help you lose weight. Sugars are a type of carbohydrate and are divided into groups depending upon their structure.  Glucose is one of the simplest sugars and is what the body breaks…

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