As we know from previous posts, protein is an essential macronutrient, responsible for multiple functions in your body, including building tissue, cells and muscle, as well as making hormones and neurotransmitters. You should aim to eat 0.8-1g of protein per 1kg of...
Nutrition
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona – Chocolate, is there an alternative?
It is no secret that Easter and chocolate go hand in hand. Are you one of those people who struggles to get through the day without a piece of chocolate? Are you looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to curb your sugar cravings? Cacao is the source of...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona – The Importance of Protein After Exercise
We have all heard about the importance of protein consumption after exercising. Whether you are trying to burn fat, build muscle or sculpt your body, the intake of protein after exercise or body treatments such as Emsculpt is essential to obtain these goals. When we...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona – Saccharomyces boulardii
Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast that has been shown in multiple clinical trials to benefit human health. This beneficial yeast has been shown to be effective at reducing candida, Helicobacter pylori and the overgrowth of other pathogenic microbes within...
Top skin boosting foods
My philosophy as a doctor and skin expert is that we need to feed our skin well on the inside in order to see healthy skin on the outside. Remember that the skin is a complex organ and like the rest of the organs in our body, if we feed it with the wrong foods it...
Natural ways to boost happiness
Happiness can be defined as a sense of well being, joy or contentment. Did you know that good gut health can have a major impact on your brain, mood and therefore happiness?