Tag Archives: Junk food

Weight or health – which is the best motivator?

By Dr Rosemary Stanton, nutritionist Many years ago, I went to a gym and was ‘assessed’ by a fitness trainer. In those days, I used to run for at least an hour every day and my BMI was at the … Continue reading

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Don’t get caught in a bottleneck, be prepared!

Ever had a morning when you’ve woken up and thought you were dying? You may be aware of the feeling I’m talking about. The unearthly headache, fuzzy mind swirls (maybe some alcohol still left in your system), nausea and the … Continue reading

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What are we doing feeding our children junk?

When food was fuel, it was coveted and consumed in reasonable quantities. Now that food is code for reward, therapy, child-minding and recreation, it is consumed in huge quantities with little regard for the nutritional make-up of that food. Why … Continue reading

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