We’ve finished our season of making merry, and now, if you are anything like me, you feel that it may be time to start “reining yourself in” a bit! Even though I try to be mindful, I eat and drink a little more during the “festive season”. One interesting observation is that as soon I […]
Smart swaps
One of the most difficult things about sticking to a reduced carbohydrate diet is knowing what sides to have to accompany your protein. One (simple and super healthy) solution is to just have loads of vegetables with every meal. However, that gets a bit monotonous , so here are nine creative ideas that will help you […]
Reducing carbs and sugar in your diet
Believe it or not, you can retrain your brain to curb sugar cravings. Here are five ways to reduce sugar and some easy ways to stop the cravings. Some content on the Spice of Life website is only available to members. Book a consultation today Find out more on our memberships page.
Eat up your healthy fats and protein
If you are reducing the amount of carbs you are eating (even if moderately), you need to replace the carbs with healthy fats and good quality protein. Fat’s bad reputation In days gone past, people thought that a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet was the healthiest option. Fats were seen as “unhealthy”, so the best thing to […]
The problem with sugar
Many people believe that they are not consuming a lot of sugar because they don’t add it to their food. However, a vast proportion of the sugar we consume is hidden in processed and packaged foods. Some content on the Spice of Life website is only available to members. Book a consultation today Find out […]
Eating out lower-carb style
You can still enjoy eating out when you are reducing your carbs. There are so many options available these days, you will not have a problem finding many delicious lower carb meals. Below are just a few ideas. Some content on the Spice of Life website is only available to members. Book a consultation today […]
Tales of Vietnam
I was fortunate enough to spend 10 days in Vietnam during my last holidays – what a buzz!! Of course one of the many attractions was the food, Vietnamese being one of my favourite cuisines. Eating out seems to be so much a part of life,( as shown in the picture of the “nightlife in […]
12 Week Back on Track – Choosing Carbohydrate Foods
Carbohydrates are an important nutrient, so it is wise not to eliminate them and to have at least 100g per day in a balanced diet. Many people eat a lot more than this. 100g per day is the amount recommended by nutritionists for a “lower-moderate carb” diet. What type of carbohydrates should I choose? The […]
12 Week Back On Track Info Sheet – Processed foods or real foods?
If you are looking at ways of improving your diet, one of the first things to look at is how much of the food you consume is (chemically) processed and how can these foods be reduced over time? What exactly are processed foods? There is a distinction to be made between foods that are processed […]
12 Week Back On Track Info Sheet – Today’s diet
What were your eating habits like as a child? When I reflect upon how my family ate when I was a child, compared to how people eat now, several things come to light: We ate very few snack foods Three square meals a day with snacks such as fruit and yoghurt in between Processed foods […]