CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates = 4 calories/gram There are many misconceptions out there about the type and amount of carbohydrates a person should eat. This program is here to set the record straight and eliminate all the confusion surrounding this vitally important macronutrient. Carbohydrates are our body’s primary and preferred source of energy. Our brains and red…
FAT Fat = 9 calories/gram The debate between ‘good’ fat versus ‘bad’ fat is a confusing one. In order to have a balanced whole foods diet you must consume fat on a daily basis. Fats are important for transporting nutrients, including vitamins A, D, E, K and other fat-soluble vitamins. Fat is also responsible for…
Protein Protein = 4 calories/gram Protein is made up of amino acids. There are 22 amino acids that are broken down into two categories: non-essential, meaning the body can make them, and essential, meaning that the body cannot make them and we must acquire them through our food. Protein makes up about 20% of your…
Firstly Here is A Starting Scenario: You get home from a busy day and are exhausted with no time to cook and you have to get dinner on. So you put a frozen pizza or in the oven. You serve it with some extra cheese and tomato sauce to make the kids happy 🙂 Then…
Why look a nutrition plan that is personalised to you? Personalised nutrition involves creating a plan tailored to improving your health based on your individual biochemistry and genetics. More and more people are starting to understand the benefits of personalised nutrition. Everyone is different with different body compositions, genetic makeup and needs. This is where personalised…
Vitamin D deficiency seems to be common today with approximately 40% of people having low levels. It is a essential vitamin for the body supporting bone health and regulating the immune system. Vitamin D can be obtained from some foods and you can also create your own. It is synthesised by the body when exposed…
Customised healthy eating plan for your body There is so much confusion for people on what to eat and often google gives recommendations however google does not know what is going on inside your body. It just becomes trial and error and guess work. That’s where I can help by providing you with a customised healthy…