While there is a link between higher weight and increased risk of ill health, it’s important to understand that being obese isn’t a guarantee that you will get sick, just like being non-obese isn’t a guarantee you won’t get sick. Studies have suggested that it is key health behaviours that have more of an effect [Read more…]
“My son has been diagnosed with asthma and I was wondering if there are any foods he should avoid?”
This is an area that is undergoing a lot of research at the moment and what we have seen so far is that there really is no clear link between certain foods causing or triggering asthma attacks. There is an old wives’ tale that drinking milk is linked to asthma but the evidence shows that [Read more…]
“What’s your opinion on having a “cheat day” when trying to lose weight?”
There is mixed opinion on whether allowing a “cheat day” helps people stay on track with losing weight. I believe having a “cheat day” risks people binging on high-calorie foods, which results in a massive energy surplus that makes it harder to lose weight. Instead, I recommend to my clients that they pick one day [Read more…]
