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Today we discussed the DASH and carnivore diets as well as the benefits of mindful eating

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting focuses on time-restricted eating and can be applied to many different diets, but it's important to eat nutritious foods during the eating window.

Exploring The Vegan Diet

The Vegan diet is a 100% plant-based diet which is usually grounded in environmental or ethical concerns. This talk explores the pros and cons of this way of eating

The Paleo diet focuses on the elimination of grains and the inclusion of proteins and healthy fats, whereas the plant-based diet includes grains and legumes, but eliminates most animal proteins

Low carbohydrate and Ketogenic diets can be very similar. The difference is that with a ketogenic diet you reduce carbohydrates to a degree that your body starts to make ketones instead of glucose for fuel.

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most sustainable eating plans and comprises whole foods that are rich in nutrients.

Health changes take time and effort. Laying good foundations and making realistic and sustainable goals will go a long way in helping us stick to them

Managing stress is vital for our wellbeing and it is also important for us to set realistic goals for the changes we hope to implement.

Healthy sleep and adequate hydration is vital for our wellbeing. Many of us are not getting enough of either so this talk highlights the importance of both.

Taking on strenuous exercise too soon at the beginning of the year can set us back and do more harm than good. Rather start slowly and build on your ability so that you can sustain good exercise habits for the year.

Rather than making intense resolutions for the new year, let's look at ways to make sustainable long-term changes that will set us up to meet our health goals for the year.

Healthy holiday choices

During the holidays we often have less routine and different eating patterns. Making healthy choices helps us to enjoy the season without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.

This week we continue the discussion around healthy tips for enjoying outdoor summer activities

With summer upon us and the holidays fast approaching it is best to keep in mind some healthy, practical and safety-focused tips to help us make the most of this time

Vitamin D, sunlight and health

Vitamin D plays a vital role in several functions in the body, including bone health, immune, brain and nervous system health and gene expression to name a few.

Several natural remedies can help to alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies. These include quercetin, vitamin C and local raw honey

Managing seasonal allergies

We develop allergies when our immune systems overreact to harmless substances

Safe sun protection

Ideally we should be avoiding exposure to harmful UV rays, but if we can't there are some things we can do to protect ourselves so that we don't damage our skins.

A healthy lifestyle is crucial for a healthy skin.

Nutrients for healthy skin

Our skin is our largest organ and it is vital for protection and regulation of many important body functions.