by josephine | Sep 10, 2016 | Blog, Dieting
Many believe it’s necessary to count calories to achieve weight loss. They may have decided that they “need to have 500 calories for each meal” or are “trying to stick to 1200 calories each day.” They may follow an exact, day by day diet plan …with...
by josephine | Aug 8, 2016 | Blog, Dieting
We often associate being tempted by food as a sign of weakness, greed or lack of willpower. We might even see it as harmful to our health. Being tempted to eat a food is seen as something to be fought, resist or overcome and, with practice, something that we can tame....
by josephine | Jul 6, 2016 | Blog, Dieting
Dieting rituals such as calorie counting, recording the amount of food, calories or fat eaten and even constant weighing are counter productive for empowered eating, good health and happiness. So, what habits should these be replaced with? Stop blaming yourself for...
by josephine | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, Healthy Habits
“The Waiting Place… for people just waiting. Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or waiting around for a Yes or No or waiting for their hair to grow....
by josephine | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 20 year old Nutrition Facts Label is getting a makeover! Although these changes apply to products produced in the US, given that they also appear on shelves in Australian supermarkets, understanding the changes is relevant for...
by josephine | May 9, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Every cuisine has its signature foods and the Mediterranean diet is no exception. Mediterranean food is simple but surprisingly tasty and healthy. The health benefits of the diet are due to its nutritious, high plant content dishes which are prepared in a simple way...
