Did you know that excessive caffeine intake can actually impact our health? Caffeine is a natural stimulant that is mostly found in tea, coffee and cacao plants. It acts as a central nervous system (CNS) stimulator which raises our blood pressure, increases our...
Did you know that only 17% of Australian men meet the recommended activity and muscle strengthening guidelines? The Australian Institute of health and Welfare reported that the most common reasons for men not meeting their physical activity requirements was due to:...
Why do we need iron? Iron is important for moving and delivering oxygen around the body and for a strong immune system. Inadequate iron intake can lead to iron deficiency and anaemia which can make you feel tired or weak, reduce your physical and mental capacity,...
Fussy eating is quite common in children aged between 2 and 9 years old. Mealtimes can cause a lot of stress for parents, but it is important to remain as neutral and positive as you can to promote food acceptance. Toddlers will usually play, squash and throw their...
Let’s break down why this thought process may be happening… 1. On the surface, maybe you’ve had a busy few weeks or a challenging situation has arisen such as time away from home or various occasions that you’ve celebrated. It can feel easy to cancel your appointment...
Food guilt is the discomfort we feel when we evaluate what we’ve done or failed to do against our values. For instance if one of your values is to “live a healthy life” and your behaviours do not reflect this, we can feel a sense of betrayal of ourselves and who we...
