As a mother and a proud owner of a pug (although the jury is still out on who owns whom), I am excited to see a growing body of research confirming extensive benefits of pet ownership for children. Kids form very special emotional bonds with their four-legged friends and this relationship can have a positive…
The other day I was experimenting in the kitchen and came up with this easy bread substitute recipe that can be cooked in under 5 minutes. Unlike most breads, it’s high in protein and low in carbs: a winning combo for anyone who is mindful of their weight. It is dairy and gluten-free, contains a…
Taking up where I left off last week. For more strategies and tips on how to reduce sugar in your diet and overcome sugar cravings look here. Boost flavour. Vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices add subtle flavour and can help decrease sugar intake naturally. Increase dietary intake of zinc and magnesium Low levels of these…
Getting off sugar is easier said than done. Given its addictive nature, no wonder most of us struggle. The good news is, that a plan and a little bit of self-discipline can take you a long way in beating pesky sugar cravings and eventually overcoming sugar addiction for good. So here is a simple and…
Being a Nutritional Therapist I often hear from my clients, that cutting back on sugar is one of the hardest dietary transitions they face. Even health conscious individuals, well aware of health risks associated with overconsumption of sugar and fully committed to change, find it a tough challenge. So what makes sugar so tempting? What…