Can changing what I eat protect against depression?
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Promising new research suggests that increasing your fruit & vegetable intake may help reduce your risk of developing depression.
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Recovery Nutrition
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Are you back at the gym this week after a post-COVID lockdown? I am! 🙋♀️ Feeling a bit sore? I am! 🙋♀️ Let’s talk about how getting your post gym meal or snack can help you recover faster from your session and avoid injury.
Read MoreSupporting your recovery from injury through nutrition
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A downside of finding a sport that you love is the inevitable injury that sidelines you. While you are sidelined - what can you eat to support your recovery to get you back to your sport stronger than ever? No, I'm not talking about eating your feelings via chocolate and red wine but using your diet to support your recovery and get you back to your sport stronger than ever?
Your focus during your recovery should be on fighting inflammation and fuelling repair – loading up anti-inflammatory foods, keeping essential nutrient intake high as well as boosting protein intake. Your focus during your recovery should be on fighting inflammation and fuelling repair – loading up anti-inflammatory foods, keeping essential nutrient intake high as well as boosting protein intake.
Read More12 Days of Christmas
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I hate to use the term superfoods (eye roll) but I was thinking about all the lovely food we are blessed to be surrounded by this time of year and that I associate with Christmas. I thought I'd share some of their health benefits as well as recipes that my family enjoy this time of year. I'd love to hear about your Christmas super foods too! My favourite part of Christmas is sharing a meal with the people that I love. Food should be seen as part of the celebration - not something to feel guilty about. Include plenty of fresh fruit and veggies and some lean protein and use the time off work to schedule in a walk or run. Consider Mindful Eating over the Christmas break by making more conscious food choices, paying attention to how you eat, and practicing self-acceptance.
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