F4L Blog
5 Food that help manage cholesterol levels
For people battling high cholesterol, choosing meals wisely can be a challenge, but it is essential. Restaurants, parties, even seemingly healthy take-outmay present unhealthy temptations. But simple dietary modifications can help you eliminate those unhealthy...
The non-diet approach – and eat cake!
I'm going to start with the bottom line first! We need to stop thinking our cravings for sweets and sugary foods need to be “controlled.” Instead, let’s think a little deeper about what might be missing from your diet and what your relationship with food is like. If...
Gratitude and Emotional Benefits
How grateful are you – check the quiz here
How long should you nap?
We could all benefit from a boost in alertness, particularly when our sleep has been disrupted, or we’re feeling drowsy. But do you know what makes us feel sleepy in the afternoon, and how long you should nap to maximise the benefits, and minimise the downsides? I...
Are You Taking Self-Care Seriously?
You probably already know that sufficient sleep, proper nutrition, physical exercise, human connection, and time to relax are important — but do you actually carve out time for them? When you consider caring for yourself as unrelated to work, you’re likely to let your...
Reframe How You Think About Self-Care
Summary: Many leaders tell themselves: “It’s so busy, I can’t afford to…(spend 7 hours sleeping, or stop to get lunch, or keep up my hobbies).” This framing, which casts investments in personal resilience as contrary to the best interests of an organisation,...
10 drivers of satisfaction – at work
The Great Job Boom continues to bring more opportunities for workers across New Zealand, so now could be an ideal time to think about your next career move. But what do you really want from a job? Job satisfaction is now even higher on the must-have list...
How To Get Rid Of Stress With Nutrition
If I were to ask you what your stress levels are like at the moment overall – where would they fall on the scale? If you’re like most people today, I’d say they land on the higher end of things. Sadly, it’s a state of our current lifestyles that stress factors into...
8 Unexpected signs you may need more sleep
Our bodies are very good at communicating to us what we need. We just don't tune in to listen well enough these days. Hungry, we eat. Tired, we sleep. But what about the more subtle messages that we may be ignoring. Here are 8 of the best that are linked to lack of...
Why are plants so good for us?
Over recent years, the dietary term “plant-based” has gained increasing interest from the western world, due to a variety of reported health and environmental benefits. But what does it mean exactly, and why should we try to eat a more plant-based diet? What is plant...