Glycaemic index versus glycaemic load
A question I often come across is what the difference between GI and GL is. Let’s see if we can clear this up for you once and for all...
The five worst foods for your sleep
My wife always says that a woman needs her beauty sleep. There’s a lot of truth in that. Getting enough quality sleep at the right...
Sugar - all or nothing?
Until not so long ago, as many of you may still remember, fat was considered the enemy of all healthy diets. Before that it was...
Coffee on trial.
Neither my wife nor Starbucks are likely to agree with this blog, but let’s face it: almost all of us love our coffee, which is the...
Should I skip bread to lose weight?
BREAKFAST IS THE USUAL TIME TO ASK YOURSELF SHOULD I SKIP BREAD TO LOSE WEIGHT? Buttered, toasted or slathered with PNB and jam it’s hard...
How to Tactfully Tell Your Other-Half That They Are Gaining Weight
Some conversations within a couple must be managed with tact and sensitivity. A partner’s weight can be a particularly sensitive subject....
Lowering sugar cravings.
Usually it happens in the afternoon, sometimes also after dinner. Actually, at any moment when we feel depleted or energy-less. The need...
SUSHI - thumbs up or thumbs down?
It really depends on who you are asking. Recent survey which was reported in the New York Times and asked a sample of members of the...
Highly Sensitive Personality
Having a highly sensitive personality (HPS) means we're going to feel stress more intensely and react to it differently than others....
Soluble versus insoluble fibre
We’ve all heard that a diet high in fibre is essential. Here’s a little information to help you understand why. Fibre (also known as...
