by Melanie McGrice | Jul 6, 2016 | Lifestyle
Think it’s ok to go to get into a routine where you get to sleep late and get up early? Think again… We spend approximately one third of our life sleeping and should aim to get ~7-8 hours of shut eye each night. Sleep is an essential part of a life and in fact...
by Melanie McGrice | May 24, 2016 | Lifestyle
As it gets colder we tend to prefer to stay inside rather than head out and exercise. On top of that comfort food intake increases. Check out my tips on keeping healthy during the winter months.
by Melanie McGrice | May 24, 2016 | Lifestyle
I’m sure you know that vitamin D is important for your child’s health. As your little ones are growing rapidly at this age, vitamin D is a critical ingredient for strong bones and muscles. But did you know there is also a link between vitamin D levels and lower body...
by Melanie McGrice | May 11, 2016 | Lifestyle
There’s a lot of controversy surrounding which oil to use at the moment. But, at this stage, my favourite recommendation remains Extra Virgin Olive Oil, commonly known as EVOO. The evidence around the positive effect of EVOO on our cholesterol levels (it...
by Melanie McGrice | May 11, 2016 | Lifestyle
Want to stick to your healthy eating resolve while grocery shopping? The key is to plan ahead. The weekly food shop can be a complicated chore – hundreds of products to choose from, ambiguous food labels that make products sound healthier than they...
by Melanie McGrice | May 11, 2016 | Lifestyle
Where should I shop? There are so many options these days. From online, to farmer’s markets, to the local supermarket we are spoilt for choice when deciding where to shop. This week Jess our Nutrition Assistant has analysed the pro’s and con’s of each....
