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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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Embarking on a therapy journey can feel a bit like finding your way through a maze. With so many different types of therapy out there, how do you know which one is right for you? Whether you’re new to therapy or looking to switch things up, understanding the different types of therapy is the first step to choose which approach - or a combination - might work best for you. What are the different types of therapy approaches? You might…
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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 fourth, and final, of our How to Feel Good series. Check out the other parts of the series here: dopamine, serotonin and endorphins. That heady feeling you get when you’re just falling in love with someone? That might just be your brain releasing oxytocin. Oxytocin is also called the ‘love hormone’, because it controls some of our most basic behaviors - like bonding with each other, sexual arousal, trust and romantic feelings. What is oxytocin? Oxytocin, like dopamine and…
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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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The second of our How to Feel Good series. Check out the other parts of the series here: dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins. If you’re feeling particularly content today, you might be experiencing what is known as a 'serotonin boost'. Serotonin is one of the body’s crucial neurotransmitters and hormones, and has long been associated with regulating our moods - earning it the nickname ‘the happy hormone’. In fact, serotonin is associated with our feelings of satisfaction and optimism. It also…
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01 Feb 2024
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The first of our How to Feel Good series. Check out the other parts of the series here: serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Remember that rush of pleasure you get every time you go shopping? Or bite into that cookie you’ve been craving? Or get a bunch of likes on your latest social media post? That’s the ‘dopamine rush’ - a feeling of pleasure we get because of dopamine, one of the ‘feel-good’ chemicals produced by the brain. Although we tend…
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01 Feb 2024
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