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Salt is an important part of our diet because it’s our main source of sodium, a mineral necessary for our body, but like carbs, they can be both friend and foe. So what does sodium do for the body? How much salt is too much per day? Which high-sodium foods should you avoid? We’ve done the research to provide all the answers. By the end of this guide, the fourth of our Foundations of Food series, we will unpack everything…
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14 Mar 2024
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Just like fats and carbs, protein plays a starring role in every person’s nutrition journey. But amidst the ocean of diet tips and health hacks, proteins often get a mixed rep – glorified by some and misunderstood by others. In this comprehensive guide, the third of our Foundations of Food series, we will unpack everything about protein - the difference between ‘complete’ and ‘incomplete’ proteins, how to up your protein intake (especially if you’re a vegetarian), and answering that age-old…
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07 Mar 2024
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So, you’ve started therapy – congratulations! That's a huge step towards self-care and improving your mental wellness. But here’s a question that might be on your mind: ‘Is my therapist the right one for me?’ Finding the right therapist can be hard - but it’s crucial, because so much of your progress depends on your relationship with your therapist. If you’re struggling to understand if you’re with the right therapist, here are a few questions to ask yourself to figure…
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07 Feb 2024
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While the conversation around therapy has definitely exploded over the last few years, there is not enough So let’s break down the basics: What is Therapy? Therapy is an umbrella term for a number of medical treatment approaches that help manage emotional distress. It’s also often called ‘talk therapy’ or psychotherapy. It not only helps reduce the symptoms - such as anger, stress or sadness - but can also help identify root causes of people’s behavior. This, in turn, can…
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06 Feb 2024
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Last month, I tried one of those fancy weighing machines at my friend’s house - which measure much more than just your weight - and was shocked to discover the reading - the machine told me my ‘metabolic age’ was over 40, when I was just in my early thirties! (Compare this to my friend - whose metabolic age turned out to be in her late twenties, despite being the same age as me.) Now, I've been hearing the term…
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05 Feb 2024
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Ever started day-dreaming in the middle of a meeting? Or found yourself lying awake in the middle of the night thinking about all the chances you didn’t take? Well, you’re not alone. Mind-wandering - or the process of having thoughts that’s not immediately related to your current task or environment - is a universally human experience. In fact, humans might be the only species who actually does this: spend a lot of time contemplating past or future events or even…
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02 Feb 2024
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The third of our How to Feel Good series. Check out the other parts of the series here: dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin. Ever wondered what actually happens in your body when you stub your toe? Or accidentally cut yourself? Or when you’re feeling particularly stressed after a long day? Your body is releasing endorphins - its natural painkiller. Endorphins refer to a group of hormones your body releases to prevent pain, whether emotional or physical. They’re also released by the…
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01 Feb 2024
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Welcome to our Foundations of Food series – where you can get comprehensive, beginner-friendly guides to the foundations of nutrition, to help you make better, more informed choices about your health. Fats have often been considered the enemy of a healthy diet. But like carbs, they're often misunderstood. Not all fats are bad for you. In fact, healthy fats are an essential component of a well-balanced diet. In this comprehensive guide, the second of our Foundations of Food series, we will unpack…
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01 Feb 2024
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Welcome to our Foundations of Food series - where you can get comprehensive, beginner-friendly guides to the foundations of nutrition, to help you make better, more informed choices about your health. Carbs, or carbohydrates, are often the subject of debate in the world of nutrition - ranging from being called ‘essential’ to your diet to being labeled as ‘harmful’. There’s so much information out there to sift through that it often becomes hard to know what to believe. In this…
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17 Jan 2024
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Period pain, also known as menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea, are cramps and pelvic pain that you may experience during menstruation. This happens because every month, the lining that has built up within the uterus is shed - unless you’re pregnant - and the muscles of the womb contract and relax in an irregular rhythm to do so. Prostaglandins, chemicals that induce uterine muscle contractions, are the primary cause of period pain. Estrogen, one of the primary reproductive hormones in women,…
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17 Jan 2024
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It’s that time of the year again. The time we all make ‘new year, new me’ resolutions about getting fitter, eating healthier and leading a more balanced life. The problem is, many of us find it difficult to sustain the habit and most new year resolutions are dropped by March. Even if you’re already on the fitness wagon, it can be difficult to regain the motivation to start your routine after a few relaxed weeks of end-of-year festivities. We spoke to some…
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28 Dec 2023
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December marks the height of the holiday season - with Christmas, end-of-year celebrations, weddings and general festive spirit. But it also brings in a challenge familiar to those of us who are trying to manage weight gain or stick to consistent nutrition routines: holiday weight gain. If you’re finding it difficult to keep on track of your health and fitness goals this time of year, you’re not alone. Is holiday weight gain real? Unfortunately, yes. Research has shown that most…
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22 Dec 2023
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