Is #CleanEating ruining your health?
By Courtenay Turner on
It’s 8am and the sun is peeping through your blinds. Before you’ve even got up out of bed, your fingers find the familiar edges of your iPhone. Passcode entered, screen brightness down, Instagram open: let the onslaught of healthy #foodporn begin.
Paleo pancake stacks, raw vegan bliss balls, dairy-free ice cream, grain-free waffles with superfood sauce… it all sounds too good to be true and it’s all right there, just waiting to be visually devoured.
Without a doubt, the “clean eating” trend currently sweeping social-media sites is an abundant source of inspiration for those looking to take control of their health. It encourages us to experiment with more nourishing recipes and try a more varied range of whole foods. It motivates us eat...
Tips for Surviving Dry July
By Sarah Gibson on
Taking on Dry July? Wondering if you’ve got the willpower to see it through? For so many Australians, the prospect of a dry thirty-one day stretch can seem as gruelling as any marathon. If you’re the kind of person for whom the word “dry” usually only comes before “martini”, Psychologist Sarah Gibson shares a few tips to help you rise to the challenge.
Tough goals become easier to commit to when they are closely linked to our values.
Remind yourself each and every day of how Dry July relates to the kind of person you want to be: someone who helps people who are dealing with serious illness, someone who invests in their own health, someone who embraces challenge. Remember that such values-oriented action can have profound psychological...
12 Foods to Take into Work for a Healthy Mind and Body
By Claire O'Meara on
Most people take a brief case to work, but I’m more likely to accompany it with a soft esky filled with goodies. Here are some examples of things I take on a regular basis to work. Taking everything would be overkill for the day, but picking and choosing different ones during your week makes sure you are getting a variety of healthy nutrient rich, satisfying delicious foods.
When you eat healthy foods you not only improve your physical health, but you will also help your mind and body deal with stress. When the brain gets the right nutrients, it performs better and stays alert during the day. When the brain is working better you’ll find that your thinking will be clearer and you will get tasks done faster. The morning and afternoon...
What to Eat when you Crave These Junk Foods
By Cyndi O'Meara on
A food craving is usually due to the body requiring nutrients, either macro (fats, carbs and protein) or micro (vitamins and minerals). A food addiction is where a certain chemical is in the food that passes the blood brain barrier and effects receptors in the brain.
When you begin to eat foods that are REAL as opposed to foods in packaging, which are subsequently laced with additives, preservatives, flavouring, modified foods and non food sources, then your body gives you the right cues as to the right food you need to eat. But because we don’t consider what we eat, we make poor food choices when a craving begins.
In animal husbandry, when cows start eating fence posts and rocks, the farmer knows to put out a salt (mineral) block!...
Nutritious Breakfast Options
By Rosie Mansfield on
As Dry July kicks off, now is the perfect opportunity to replenish your body and reap the benefits of being hang-over free. These healthy breakie options are a tasty and nutritious alternative to the traditional fry-up and will keep you energised for an active weekend.
Poached Eggs & Avocado – Poaching is the healthiest way to cook eggs, which contain high quality protein to help keep you fuller for longer. Avocados are loaded with heart-healthy fatty acids, and can even help lower cholesterol levels.
Oats & Banana – Bananas are a time-saving breakie option which will give you a boost of energy due to the high levels of potassium levels. Use it as a topping for wholegrain oats packed full of b-vitamins and you’ll instantly feel...
Kickstart Yourself Back Into Movement
By Leanne Hall on
We’ve all been there. Hitting the gym regularly, eating really well and feeling fabulous. Then it happens. Maybe we over eat at a work function, or take a week off the gym because we’ve been feeling unwell. Or maybe we just feel bored with our current fitness routine. Whatever the trigger, the result is the same. Motivation takes a drastic nose-dive and we find ourselves frustrated, and perhaps even depressed at the fact that we just can’t seem to pull ourselves together and get back on track.
Identify Obstacles
When motivation disappears, the first question you need to ask...
Motivation to Exercise
By James Anderson on
This whole “exercise thing” can be so annoying. From finding the time to finding the motivation, exercise – can be a real bitch.
We both know it’s good for us, so why is it so difficult to stay on top of?
Well, I think there are 3 main problems.
Problem #1 - It’s painful.
We’re genetically wired to try and achieve pleasure whilst avoiding pain. We create a “pleasure hierarchy” for ourselves, putting the most important things first and everything else, well, who cares.
After all, which would give you more pleasure?
Staying in your warm bed on a cold winters morning or doing burpees at 6am?
So how do we overcome this?
Solution - Set goals.
Create an inspiring vision that allows you to rise above “the workout” and able to see the bigger,...
How to Utilise Meditation to Curb Cravings
By Geraldine Coren on
Most of us have heard of the benefits of meditation, how it can slow down a busy mind and calm the nervous system. But meditation is more than just focusing and relaxing. It is a powerful tool for...
Mindfulness in Business
By Geraldine Coren on
Mindfulness is developed through simple and easy-to-use practises that can give us insight into ourselves, our attitudes and brings more objectivity and self-mastery to our lives.
Allowing time for mindfulness in the work environment will help us move away from working on 'automatic pilot', to recognise our reactions and what triggers them to help us make better decisions, reduce stress levels, increase focus and concentration and improve performance.
Try incorporating the following mindfulness practises into your workplace environment.
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Mindfulness is the act of bringing conscious intentional awareness to everyday life. People who practise mindfulness are more productive, less stressed and experience positive...