Qualified Nutritionist & Personal Trainer
2023 is ticking along and as each day passes we get closer to having a new edition join our little family. I think Laika the dog might still be in denial of this news, but I’m sure she will adjust once the baby arrives.
Trimester 1 involved a little more nausea (and food not staying down) than I hoped for, but it really wasn’t that bad. Below are a few suggestions I have for anyone who needs them while feeling a bit green in trimester 1, fingers crossed they work for you or your loved one.
There are so many protein powders on the market these days, how do you know which is the best option for you? And do you even need a protein powder?
I think good quality protein powders can be beneficial for a lot of people’s diets, but it’s not a necessary supplement for everyone.
For example, a good quality protein powder can really help athletes or avid gym goers, vegetarians or vegans, busy people who struggle to get time for proper meals, and people who are immune compromised.
However the quality of protein powder is paramount! There are a ton of poor quality, highly processed, and artificially-sweetened powders out there that you want to be avoiding! If you’re adding a protein powder into your diet, you want to make sure that it is actually going to be beneficial – you want to ensure it is made up of real, nutritionally-dense ingredients, and is minimally processed.
It is Easter time again and who doesn’t love a good hot cross bun!
However most hot cross buns are loaded with many types of sugars, poor quality vegetable oil, white flour, preservatives and food additives! They are generally highly processed and are no good for your good gut bacteria, blood sugar levels, energy levels and waistline. The majority of the time they are not very filling, so you find yourself reaching for a second one!
So should you eat hot cross buns at Easter time?
