Amazing women.
It makes us genuinely devastated to observe the huge amount of pressure and unrealistic expectations we see women putting on themselves and food. No wonder really, as society keeps telling us everything we AREN’T: “aren’t ‘slim’ enough”, “aren’t eating ‘healthy’ enough”, “aren’t working out enough”! This can quickly become our internal self talk. So, how […]
The power of gratitude
Gratitude. There is science that shows if we do something like keep a gratitude diary (a book where we may write down things that we are grateful for), that after 30 days we can literally start to re-wire the neural pathways in our brain. Every day we try writing down or at least speaking outloud […]
Mindful eating exercise
You’ll need a quiet place, a seat and a piece of chocolate (or any food really, as long as it’s a food you enjoy). 1. Put the chocolate in the palm of your hand, look at it like you’ve never seen it before! Be curious, notice the shape, the colour, wrinkles, shiny, smooth, strange or […]
The magic of mindful eating
Time for some truth serum… Do you eat lunch at your desk? Eat dinner in front of the TV? Snack while scrolling through your social media feed? Eating well isn’t just about what we eat, it’s about tapping into our senses and really listening to our body. You might have heard of or practiced mindfulness […]
Eight beyond simple ways of adding some variety
Variety is the spice of life right? Studies actually show that people who eat a wide variety of food are healthier, live longer and have reduced risk of developing illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Here are some beyond simple ways of adding some variety to your life. Challenge yourself with every meal, […]
Food is so much more than nutrients
We believe that our wellbeing is shaped by a multitude of factors, including our physical, mental & spiritual health, and that no one factor should be considered in isolation or be left behind. We also believe that food can play an integral role in helping to shape ALL parts of our wellbeing. It’s well known […]