Posted by Angelique on Feb 2, 2016 in Articles
We’ve all been there, those days when you just want to dive into a big bowl of cookies, cakes and chocolate and not come up for air! Let’s take control of your cravings with these five simple tips…
Stay hydrated
So hungry you’re seeing muffins? But you might not be hungry at all! Our bodies commonly mistake thirst as hunger (the dominant of the two). Aim for 35ml of unsweetened...
Posted by Angelique on Feb 2, 2016 in Articles
The full lowdown on episode 1 of Sugar-Free Farm and how you can join in at home!
Thanks to all of you who’ve filled my inbox with kindness and questions since Episode 1 of Sugar-Free Farm hit ITV last week. As TV debuts go, it’s been incredibly exciting and I’m beaming from all your support. I’m going to try and answer as many of your questions as I can both here and in my...
Posted by Angelique on Jan 26, 2016 in Articles
There’s the friend who’ll never eat fruit for fear it’ll ‘make her fat’, the colleague who’s pushing sweeteners like crack, and the health convert who’s drizzling honey on absolutely everything. It’s time we draw the sugar facts from the fiction…
Step away from these so called innocents! These sugar replacements, eaten in a bid to lose weight, have...
Posted by Angelique on Jan 18, 2016 in Articles
Not feeling the season of good cheer? It may be time to boost your tryptophan intake as part of your varied diet.
Fact: the amino acid tryptophan helps the body produce neurotransmitters serotonin (aka happy hormone) and melatonin which aids sleep.
If you have been experiencing mood changes, low mood or depression please see your doctor as a matter of urgency. You need to have a medical assessment as...
Posted by Angelique on Jan 7, 2016 in Articles
The world is abuzz with the release of America’s new Dietary Guidelines – a five-yearly document that influences national, and international, policy. So what do they say and what does this mean for us all?
The rainbow is in! Vegetables and whole fruits are championed alongside whole grains (which should make up at least 50% of total grain intake).
Red meat may be slipping off the menu, with...
