Are we over the total fat phobia of the past few decades yet? I hope so, food tastes much better with some fat or oil, and we need fats in our diets. Some of the important roles and functions of fats include: source of energy support and insulation for your organs and nerves fats form…
I am sure most if not all of us have been there – you’re worried about work, or a loved one, maybe work is horrible, a relationship isn’t going so well, you’re bored, or you are grieving a loss – and you find yourself craving foods like there’s no tomorrow. It is normal and to…
Phew, that’s a lot in one title! This post came about after a number of recent news stories coincided and they all relate to each other, so here goes. There was an article on the ABC news site yesterday about women having little time to themselves. The women most missing out are women in the…
As a woman who is passionate about the safety of women and children and of the equality of all people regardless of gender, race, creed, age, I am aware that at times men get a very bad rap. Specifically, the majority of men get a bad rap for the actions of the minority, for some…
You know how it goes; you are well rested, going for a walk most evenings, eating well and getting pretty good sleep, then something significant happens, something stressful, but you simply ‘manage it’. No drama, no anxiety or fear that it is beyond your capabilities. And yet other times someone asks you a simple question…
Binge eating The first thing to do is distinguish between a Binge Eating Disorder, and sometimes overdoing it or overeating at particular times of the day. Binge Eating Disorder BED is also called compulsive eating, emotional eating or overeating and it is characterised by repeated episodes of binge eating, feeling out of control and…
“I drink because I am an alcoholic; I am not an alcoholic because I drink.” I wonder what your reaction to that statement is? Today I am writing ‘free-form’. I am not trawling through the latest journal articles or seeking expert opinion. Rather, I am responding to the news of the death of Robin Williams,…
To sleep, perchance to dream. William Shakespeare We all know that we need good quality sleep to live a creative, healthy, happy and productive life, but sleep can sometimes be evasive, especially it seems when we most seek it. Following are some tips to help you enjoy a restful and restorative sleep. What’s happening? First thing to…
We all readily accept that what we eat and drink affects our bodies; it affects our weight, our cardiovascular system, digestion and more. But our diet has just as much impact on our minds and on how we feel and think. Some foods and drinks make us feel alive and energised, clear-headed and alert. Other foods make…
Food mood downers In the post “Eating for Joy” I identified some positive things we can do to help maintain a healthy mood. Things such as eating regularly, ensuring adequate protein and including omega 3 fatty acids. In this post I nominate my top 4 things to avoid to in order to protect your good…