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The 3 kinds of stress – 3 simple ways to manage it

The 3 kinds of stress – 3 simple ways to manage it

Does this sound like you? You have issues with your gut – maybe you don’t even know what is considered normal anymore. You are frustrated with your weight, your eating and maybe life is feeling a bit overwhelming at the moment. You’re not the only one - many clients...

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FODMAP friendly Chocolate Oat Squares

FODMAP friendly Chocolate Oat Squares

This is a very quick and easy recipe to make, passed down to me through the generations and I have adapted it by adding a few flavours I like and made it FODMAP friendly.  This recipe was given to me at my engagement celebration, called a kitchen tea in South Africa....

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How to manage a FODMAP diet at Christmas

How to manage a FODMAP diet at Christmas

Christmas is a time of year that is often focused around celebrations. Being on any kind of restrictive diet can make this a challenging time, the FODMAP diet being no exception. FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates and sugar alcohols that cause symptoms for some...

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Understanding Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Understanding Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

This blog explores the differences between the two conditions, symptoms and what you can do about it.   Both of these conditions occur in your large intestine, also known as your colon. It is basically a weakening of certain areas of the wall in your colon, which...

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Your weight does not define who you are

Your weight does not define who you are

Weight stigma and weight bias is real in this world. Weight bias relates to negative attitudes, assumptions and beliefs based on a person's body size. Weight stigma is what is experienced by the person of a higher weight. Unfortunately, we live in a society where...

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Living With Endometriosis

Living With Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition that affects 1 in every 10 women of reproductive age. Some women experience significant symptoms and some have no symptoms at all. Endometriosis Is Classified According To 4 Stages: Stage I Endometriosis: Typically small...

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Easy to make, light and fluffy Gluten and Dairy Free Cake

Easy to make, light and fluffy Gluten and Dairy Free Cake

Looking for a delicious gluten and dairy free chocolate cake that is easy to make, and everyone can enjoy?  This rich, fluffy and moist chocolate cake is perfect lightly warmed or cold and simply dusted with icing sugar or can be iced to your preference of...

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