In this podcast we cover: How to find motivation when you want fast results Why am I gaining weight Supplements to assist dieting Where to nutrition info And some great motivational quotes LISTEN READ Question 1 Why is my body so sensitive to foods (meaning gain soooo easily). I'm mainly Paleo. Ok there could be a few reasons for … [Read more...]
Podcast #79: How do we really eat better?
Most of us have some idea about what is good to eat and what's not. So if that's the case HOW do we go about eating better and is it really possible. Well, listen in and we'll chat about this concept and cover: Find and access healthy food Identifying Healthy Food Affordability Skill power Nurturing and care LISTEN READ Hello it’s … [Read more...]
Is Quinoa Good For You?
Quinoa is more of a seed than a grain but it can be used as a replacement for rice in meals, and can replace different types of flours such as wheat flour. But is quinoa good for you? The answer is Yes. Quinoa is Gluten Free As far as grains go, quinoa is a much healthier option to things like wheat, barley and rye. Of course, any grain that … [Read more...]
I’m a Recovering Foodaholic!
Hi I'm Jedha and I'm a recovering foodaholic. I thought I'd share a story today, one about myself, which I don't often do. But I think it's important for you to know that I have also had my struggles and I am human just like you when it comes to food and things associated with weight, body image and self esteem. Sharing a bit of my story might … [Read more...]
How Can A Nutrition Counselor Help You?
Recently I was sitting back and thinking about my title, I've been using 'nutrition and health coach' but really I am a nutrition counselor. I have a background in counselling and sociology and am also a nutritionist and it just so happens that these two things work so well together, so I've redefined my title to Nutritional Counselor. What is … [Read more...]
What Are Antioxidants?
Recently I explained what a free radical was. If you missed that article the short answer is that free radicals are unstable molecules that are missing an electron and this makes them highly reactive. The free radicals steal electrons from other functional cells in the body and then they become free radicals too. So there becomes a chain reaction … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #30: Heart disease, cholesterol and nutrition info
There are lots of nutritional myths around cholesterol and heart disease. So in this podcast we delve into where common knowledge comes from and some myths about heart disease and what causes it. We also talk about where our common knowledge about nutrition comes from, if these are myths why is it that we all believe them? Well I'll let you … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #18: Yo Yo Dieting and the next best thing
This podcast is about yo yo dieting and the next best thing, you know, the shiny television diets that we all keep jumping onto (and we need to let go of). This podcast was inspired by a recent question that came in. Q: I’ve been up and down every "diet" there is. I know what to do, just can't seem to stay away from the carbs, and sugary … [Read more...]
What Is Inflammation?
Need Help with Inflammation? Check Out my Inflammatory Food Lists & Cheat Sheets As some of you may know, I did my Masters thesis on the role of nutrition in inflammation and immunity so I'm now looking forward to sharing what I've learned because this stuff is really fascinating. Often when I mention inflammation, all the people who have … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #7: Q & A weight loss, resisting junk food, adrenals and more
This podcast covers a variety of questions and topics from my email subscribers. Not subscribed yet? Subscribe for weekly updates here. Topics we covered: How much fat to eat for weight loss Easy meal ideas Adrenal and gut health Resisting temptation to junk food Losing weight only to gain it back again Download the podcast here … [Read more...]
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