F4L Blog
The Power of Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing
Practicing regular deep diaphragmatic or belly breathing has many health benefits, and is one of the hidden keys to optimum wellness.· In fact, people who practice deep belly breathing as little as 10 minutes a day have a much less chance of developing cancer and heart disease, handle stress more effectively and generally have better overall health and well-being.·
Meal plans usually suck – here are 6 better ways to transform your diet…
Almost every client starts out asking for a meal plan. The only problem? Meal plans usually suck. Instead of considering yet another doomed eating regimen, check out these 6 ways to transform your diet in a sustainable way.
“Do I get a meal plan?” The answer: No, we don’t do meal plans
Vegan No-Fry Cauliflower Hot Wings Recipe
With the rugby season upon us, who doesn’t think of getting their hands on some good ole finger food, any chance they can get?! I admit I’m not the biggest football fan in the world myself per se… but I love food I can pick up, so there you have it, finger food is great for rugby fans, moms and just about anyone.
7 ways to know if your nutrition plan is working: (and why the scales suck!)
Do you ever just feel hungry all the time? Like, you know you need to “get control”, but you can’t seem to “find the willpower” to close the bag of lollies or stop picking off your kids’ dinner plates?
Think Twice: How the Gut’s “Second Brain” Influences Mood and Well-Being
The emerging and surprising view of how the enteric nervous system in our bellies goes far beyond just processing the food we eat
Sniffles – Are you a sniffer?
Are you one of those people that despite taking all the correct supplements, despite eating a well balanced diet you seem to end up with the sniffles – and perhaps keep them way beyond the time you would expect them to clear up?
The Everlasting Flat Tummy
Have you come across those who, however hard they workout they don’t seem to be able to move forward and make progress? This may be you…
The Truth about Carbohydrate Addiction (And What To Do About It)
Most people enjoy starchy carbohydrates at least to some degree, whether you’re talking about warm, crusty bread, pizza, bagels, pasta or pastries.
Fat v. Sugar or Fat & Sugar v. You?
I recently watched the Horizon programme which is a quality UK documentary show. In it they looked at fat and sugar and carried out an interesting experiment on identical twins who are both doctors one living in the US and the other in the UK.
Breathing’s not important!
It just happens right? You breath in and out and go about your day – wrong!