The Nutritional Institute

When the holidays come along, the average person tends to overindulge. It’s a time when we share food, that is made with love, with our family and friends. However, many people feel that if they eat that delicious-looking mince pie, they will lose all the hard work they’ve done to keep their weight in check throughout the year. Others will feel guilty and anxious. Well, if that’s the case with you, I’m here to tell you that it is possible to enjoy food, be healthy and connect with others at the same time, without losing any of the hard work you’ve done. 

Constipation is the number one affliction underlying nearly every ailment. It is the root of all dis-ease. Constipation is often referred to as the 'modern plague' – the greatest present-day danger to health. It affects the health of the colon, upon which the health of the body in its entirety depends. Constipation is the clogging up of the colon. Some people carry up to seven kg of impacted waste material in their colon around with them.

Packing your meals with protein really helps you to feel the punch while you are training hard. It creates a stamina that keeps you performing at your best and looks after your muscles when it’s all over. 

Adrenal fatigue is one of these terms that bounces around internet forums and Facebook groups, but when you confront your doctor with the term, saying that you think you have ‘it’, you’re told that it doesn’t exist.

I believe that cravings are cues sent by our body to tell us that it is out of balance, and probably one of the main reasons why people have problems maintaining or losing weight.