sugar

Ask Alex: A little insight on snacking and a bit more on sugar.

A little insight on snacking and a bit more on sugar.Read more

Is snacking good for me?  Snacking as a concept isn’t bad, rather it depends what you are snacking ‘on’. If you get to 3pm and find yourself in a slump, munching on a cupcake is not going to help you for the long term, hence you will not reap the benefits of your afternoon snack. […]


Ask Alex: How can I stop sugar cravings?

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I have an overwhelming craving for sugar, especially in the afternoons, what can I do to stop this?  Great question. Sugar cravings affect so many of us. They are most likely caused from a diet high in processed foods which is subsequently quite high calorie and has a very low nutrient density. An unbalanced diet, like […]

Strengthening Immunity.

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Good nutrition is essential for a strong immune system. Strong immunity plays a protective role against seasonal illness such as the common cold, the flu and infections as well as other illnesses such as arthritis; allergies and asthma (sorry for all the alliteration!), all that can all flare up in the cooler months. Here are some […]

Ask Alex: Some answers on fruit sugars and skin health.

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I’m trying to reduce my sugar intake, does that mean I have to avoid fruit? Personally I can’t think of a more appropriate snack option. Fruit is quick to grab, highly portable and full of important vitamins and minerals. They come from plants, they’re wholefoods and in my eyes, the best form of ‘fast food’ […]

Sugar and its nicknames

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Sugar is addictive. It makes us feel good. It satisfies us, giving us a sharp release of energy. When this happens we produce more serotonin; we feel happier, more energetic, more motivated….until….we crash. No longer do we feel energetic, no longer do we feel motivated, we become irritable and in need of another ‘pick me […]

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