Best Diet for Anxiety and Depression

Best Diet for Anxiety and Depression

Is there such thing as a best diet for relieving depression and anxiety? Yes, there is – The Mediterranean Diet! A wealth of research has shown that implementing this style of eating can have a huge impact on both depression and anxiety, as well as many other...
Do carbs cause weight gain?

Do carbs cause weight gain?

One of the most frequent weight loss questions I get is – “how many carbs should I eat?”. This question is followed by a close second – “aren’t carbs bad?”. My answers are always the same – “it depends” and...
Avoiding exercise? Change your perspective on it

Avoiding exercise? Change your perspective on it

Most of us know that moving your body daily is important for our health and mind. Yet, resistance to exercising is one of the most common issues with clients (and even myself!). I hear – and tell myself – many reasons why exercise is not a priority today,...
Trouble losing weight?

Trouble losing weight?

If you notice your weight starting to increase, your lifestyle could be having more effect than you think. We all know the obvious triggers such as eating too much and not doing much exercise but there are some sneakier factors that can play a big part in weight gain....
Ways to Sneak More Veggies into your day (and kids!)

Ways to Sneak More Veggies into your day (and kids!)

There was a time when I only ate vegetables. I also ate tons of beans and a bit of fruit. New to the ‘health and wellness’ world, I followed the advice of media-popular vegans that touted claims about how a vegan diet is the only optimal diet for us humans. While I no...