Honestly if you want to eat a cookie just eat the one that you like the most. % sugar free claims can make you believe one cookie is superior to another but in reality there’s often minimal difference. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Take these for example. There’s only 10 calories difference between the two and the normal cookie…
Christmas can be a time of stress about food and weight. Here are the strategies I apply to keep me feeling happy over Christmas. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Drink enough water. Thirst can be mistaken for hunger. If you’re thirsty you’ll knock back the booze a lot quicker. Enough said. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Choose when (& how) you booze. Are…
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I often talk about protein distribution across the day and I recently had a request for an example of what this could look like so ???? I do want to be clear that for most of us it is ok to eat 100g of protein per day but most of us do not need to…
I recently got asked about kicking a chocolate habit. Personally I think there is zero point in complete avoidance, it doesn’t work and often leads to obsessive thoughts, and unnecessary guilt. While there’s nothing wrong with a bit of extra chocolate now and then, if you’re peckish mid afternoon or after dinner then consider what…
Save this protein guide! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re trying to reduce your red meat intake then here’s how much protein you get from some other great options. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Most of us actually only need 0.8-1g of protein per kg of body weight (provided you’re a healthy weight) per day. It’s actually quite easy to get enough…
Calcium is a bit of a controversial one- the recommendations about how much we need vary between countries. The Australian recommendation is for between 1000-1300mg, the US recommend 1000mg daily and the UK recommend 700mg. The consensus is we do need it and we know that dairy and calcium fortified soy products are also very…
Did you know protein is the macronutrient best for keeping us full? So if you’re super hungry between meals a protein rich snack is the way to go to help avoid overeating. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m also not saying you can’t have banana bread, but the right is better for a regular snack option! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What…
The above is dairy milk ⬆️ One of the main questions I get is ‘is there sugar in milk?’ It is confusing because of the nutrient information panels in Aus. There is no differentiation between naturally occurring sugar (like the lactose in milk) and added sugar. I have an article up on my website now…
I’m never about missing out. But making changes to make snacks more filling will help to keep your calorie intake in check. Some ideas for you here. The ‘Pros and cons of Snacking’ is one of the parts of my free course. Head to my website to get access. Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…