The body cannot produce tryptophan, an amino acid which is converted by the body into serotonin, so unless we get enough through our diets, we may suffer a deficiency, leading to low serotonin levels. Low serotonin levels are associated with mood disorders, anxiety, cravings and irritable…
Sound familiar to you? You may have thought of starting a new diet, new exercise regime, a pill (or two!) or all the above! Whatever your decision, make sure it’s achievable and sustainable. Try and incorporate a diet/exercise routine that suits YOU. For example, you…
What kind of Language Should you use? Avoid negative communication No, stop, don’t as first words in a sentence Mix up the way you say things “good job for eating your carrots” Need to instil confidence in your child “You can do it” rather than…
Recent research suggests that drinking exactly 500mL water before breakfast, lunch and dinner (i.e. totaling 1500mL/day) will help you lose 2.5kg more than someone not drinking this amount of water pre-meals! Take the 500mL water challenge this week!
Sounds easy…. Just 1/2 your current portions at dinner, drink water before the meal (avoid all soft drinks, juice and alcohol), increase your fruit (max 3 serves) and veg intake (min 5 serves)….and limit take away foods to once/week (or if you have to eat…
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