WELLNESS BLOG
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This week we continue the discussion around which sweeteners are the better options to consider.
While sweeteners reduce our sugar intake, they are not necessarily safer or more natural than sugar.
Artificial sweeteners can have various effects on our brains, influencing how we perceive sweetness, how we regulate our appetites, and how our brains respond to food
If we are going to be choosing to replace sugar with sweeteners it is important to understand their impact on our bodies and to understand why they are not necessarily better than sugar.
Knowing that we need to exercise is one thing, but we also need to figure out how to make time in our busy schedules
Consistency is key to incorporating exercise into our lifestyles. Varying the type of exercise we do can also help to make it sustainable.
Starting exercise again after a long break can be daunting so it's important to find ways that are sustainable and that don't set us back.
Regular exercise boosts our energy levels so it goes without saying that too little physical activity can make us feel tired.
Our bodies rely on certain nutrients to produce energy so if we aren't getting enough of these nutrients we can experience symptoms of fatigue.
Many of us get enough sleep, but still feel tired. Here are some reasons that could be contributing to the problem.
Healthy sleep is important for cognitive function as well as for healthy social interactions and improved physical performance.
Sleep plays a fundamental role in many aspects of our wellbeing so it is important to ensure that we are getting the best quality sleep that we can.
Lifestyle factors and hormonal conditions can disrupt our hormones and influence emotional eating behaviours.
Emotional eating happens when we eat in response to emotional cues rather than physical hunger. An imbalance in some of our hormones may exacerbate these tendencies.
Winter vegetables are rich in nutrients that help to support our immune systems and keep our bodies healthy throughout the colder season
Seasonal produce has a higher nutritional value and can be more beneficial to our health than non-seasonal produce
There are many reasons we crave unhealthy foods. There can be biological, physiological and/or environmental factors underlying our cravings
Proper hydration is just as important in the winter months as it is in the summer months.
Iron is an essential element that is needed for the production of blood as well as for proper immune function and the synthesis of collagen, some neurotransmitters and hormones.
This podcast is a continuation of last weeks discussion on how diet and lifestyle can play a significant role in managing and