Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” More and more research shows that our gut (digestive system) has a bigger role to play in the development of many modern day diseases. And we're not just talking about heartburn and IBS. We're talking about all kinds of issues like inflammation, allergies, pain, mood disorders, auto-immune … Continue reading Gut Health
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January 25, 2018 by Kelly Moriarty In short, if you aren’t exercising at all then get started on an exercise program 2-3 times per week. If you are currently exercising regularly, increasing your number of sessions per week to six or seven or even trying to fit in two workouts per day is unlikely to be helpful … Continue reading How Much Exercise Do You Need For Weight Loss?
January 15, 2018 by kellyannmoriarty (Please remember that this post contains my personal experiences and opinions and is not intended as a how-to or an educational article. I am not a doctor (of human animals) nor a registered dietician – nor do I wish to be!) Just over a year ago I had a few dreams about … Continue reading Kelly eats… for 2!
This is the exact 'to the point' question one of my THRIVE members had written down during the first week of her 10 week program! So let's talk snacks! I try not to snack and I explain why further down in the post. But that doesn't mean I don't eat between meals or think it's … Continue reading “No Snack?”
Baby Eoin (pronounced Owen) is now 8 months and getting stuck into all sorts of solids which he smears all over the place and even occasionally eats. The last few weeks he has started really enjoying full meals where I find myself looking for something else to give him once the bowl is empty. I've … Continue reading Real Food For Babies
Unfortunately if your waist measurement is big - it's a big deal. What you weigh can matter, but only to a certain extent. Let's take a look at one of my favourite examples - my husband Andy! Here's a picture from one time on the beach when I made him do some yoga poses while … Continue reading Got Belly Fat?
If you're used to super sweet or pre-made hot chocolate powders, this recipe will taste, well, cocoa-y. That is what real cocoa and chocolate tastes like! It's a bit more earthy, a bit more rich and full in its flavour, and by that nature you can't really over-indulge on it. The chocolate and chocolate powders … Continue reading Real Hot Chocolate
Every week there is a new headline claiming that a certain food is either really good for you or really bad for you. And since these headlines are published to the general public who for the most part have no experience in critically analysing scientific data, I think it is important to share the following … Continue reading Why You Should Take Nutrition Headlines With A Huge Pinch Of Salt
How is that for a title! This was the name of an article I had seen elsewhere so I decided to put my spin on the idea. Trendy smooshed up fruity stuff in a cool looking coconut bowl. There is SO much information out there about what is a healthy diet. Ask your doctor and … Continue reading “Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong and it’s Making You Fat and Tired…”
This word “metabolism” gets thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It's how you take in nutrients and oxygen and use … Continue reading All About Metabolism
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