The Key Ingredients to Feel Full and Fueled: The Principal Components of Satiety and Nutrition

Q: Why do we eat?  A: To get the balance of nutrients and energy we require.  Q: What nutrients do we crave?  A: Protein and minerals like sodium, potassium and calcium.    Q: How can we reverse-engineer our food choices to satisfy our cravings without overeating? A: By ensuring we get enough of the protein …

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Omega-6 Fat: Are Your Getting Too Much of a ‘Good Thing’? 

A recent study, Biomarkers of Dietary Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality, has been floating around social media.  As the title suggests, the study found that higher intakes of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids aligned with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.  This study looked at 68,659 participants from thirty pooled studies.  Some …

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Are Stress and Cortisol the Missing Piece to Your Blood Sugar and Weight Loss Puzzle?

You’ve tried, and tried, and tried to balance your blood sugar by eating fewer carbs. You’ve turned up the resistance training, lowered your calorie intake, and even started doing cardio! Your bloodwork looks just fine, and you’re doing everything right. But the scale isn’t moving.  In fact, the number is going up! While you might …

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Glycemic Index vs Glucose Score: Foods and Meals that Will Spike Your Blood Sugar (and Those That Won’t)

You’ve probably heard of the Glycemic Index (GI), which is a measure of the rise in glucose after eating.  But sadly, it’s only used to rank higher-carb foods. To remedy this gap, in this article, we’ll dig into the Glycemic Index data to help you find foods and meals that will keep your blood glucose …

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Blood Sugar, Insulin and What to Eat for Each Phase of Your Monthly Menstrual Cycle

The fluctuations in hormones, cravings, and appetite that occur throughout a woman’s monthly cycle are fascinating and mysterious – not just for guys, but for most women as well!   In the days leading up to menstruation, women often experience an increase in cravings, appetite, blood glucose, and insulin levels.  This is sometimes accompanied by water …

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Data-Driven Fasting Challenge

The Data-Driven Fasting 30-Day Challenge will guide you to optimise your eating routine to align with your unique metabolism, preferences and goals.  We will show you how to manage your blood glucose, optimise your health and burn body fat! The Data-Driven Fasting 30-Day Challenge will guide you through the following phases. Baselining Your current foods …

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The Nutrient Bucket-Filling Game

Let’s play a game. Ready? Imagine your body is like a well-stocked pantry filled with storage containers, each holding vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glucose and fat—everything you need to nourish and fuel your body. The pantry has: Imagine each storage vessel inside you; the ‘perfect human pantry’ is clearly labelled for easy organisation, use, and …

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