Do you regularly suffer from digestive issues such as bloating, wind, stomach pain or frequent and urgent bowel movements? You may be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a functional gut disorder This means that there is no recognisable damage to the structures of the digestive system, but functionally it is not working optimally. It is estimated to occur in up to 1 in 4 people, with females suffering more than men. Symptoms can range from the mildly embarra

Why wait until the New Year to make your lifestyle and dietary resolutions. Now is the perfect time to delve into your pantry and well…start cleaning! From clearing out the things you don’t use to labelling all those unknown ingredients lurking anonymously in plastic containers, your pantry and fridge is as good a place as any to start your overhaul. Once you have the foundations for healthy choices at home you will find it considerably easier to make healthier choices both a

There is no such thing as ‘mild’ diabetes. All types of diabetes are serious, progressive and complex diseases which can have a major impact on quality of life and life-expectancy. The best ways to minimise the risk of complications is early diagnosis, treatment and effective ongoing support and management. To manage your diabetes it's important to make sure you are continually working on and aware of your condition. Managing diabetes will require variations based on your per

Are your kids fussy, or reluctant to try new foods? Here are some quick tips to help you expand their intake. Children often mimic their parents, so if you’re fussy with food, unfortunately you’re not setting the best example. Set a good example by eating a wide range of healthy foods and enjoying them and don’t make disparaging comments about foods. For every food, there’s almost always a substitute. If your children hate vegetables, offer more fruit or legumes; if they disl

Plan...so that you never get too hungry When you get too hungry you make poor decisions because your judgment is compromised. If you skip meals you will be playing catch up for the rest of the day and will tend to choose those unnecessary sweet treats around 4pm. To avoid this plan your meals and snacks throughout the day, which will help, abolish that insatiable hunger. Healthy eating will go astray if you do not plan! Planning is crucial to staying on track and reaching yo