by Women's Health | May 18, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Health
In my early twenties, I was a school teacher and Pilates instructor, and on top of my jobs, I was used to running five miles almost every day. But slowly, I became so exhausted that I could barely get out of bed to go to work. I couldn’t figure out why I had no...
by Women's Health | May 18, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Health
It’s a tale as old as time: you eat a huge-ass cupcake, get a surge of energy – and then 30 minutes later you crash. Well, a lot of foods beyond desserts (brown rice, peas and some other vegetables) can mess with your blood sugar and cause the same effect....
by Women's Health | May 17, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
One of my good friends has Coeliac disease, and I have a minor freakout every time she comes over and food is involved. Why? Because once I literally almost killed her. Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration. But I’m still scarred by the time I offered her...
by Women's Health | May 16, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Let’s be real: No matter how healthy you look look on Instagram, EVERYONE has that emergency stash of ice cream or chips stowed away for when life gets stressful. Stress eating happens to everyone—even nutritionists. But unlike us mere mortals, registered...
by Women's Health | May 15, 2018 | Recipes
Avocado is packed with heart-healthy fats, is 100 percent cholesterol free and it contains vitamin E, which is essential for getting that glowing skin. And there are so many ways in which you can use it! Healthy Swaps Instead of using mayonnaise on your sandwiches,...