We all know water is extremely essential to our body. Water is life and we’ve all heard and been told we should be drinking at least 2 liters of water a day. (some even recommend drinking 3 liters daily)! Water…
In the first blog of this series we discussed the importance of following a structured eating plan (structured eating is to eat at regular intervals and to ONLY eat during those pre-set meal times.) In this series we dive into…
In our most recent blog we discussed that successful long term weight loss is a lifelong commitment and requires permanent lifestyle changes. The ultimate key to safe and sustained weight loss is to adopt healthy eating habits that can be maintained for life. Healthy eating isn’t…
Most of us, have at some point, been on a diet; or tried several diets to lose weight. And for many of us we probably did indeed shed off those extra pounds during that short temporary period of strict dieting…
The weight loss industry is full of myths. People are often advised to do all sorts of crazy things, most of which have no evidence behind them. However, over the years, scientists have found a number of strategies that seem…
Weight loss by any means, whether it's by diet, or gastric balloons such as the new swallowable Elipse balloon or by surgeries like gastric sleeve surgery, creates a state of net calorie deficit. A calorie deficit is a state in…
I want to live a healthy life in the most effortless way possible. I want to get my diet and nutrition right because it allows me to do the more important things in life, but I also don't want to…
Calories In vs Calories Out. Most people wonder why they are not losing weight in spite of ‘not eating too much’. Physicians often hear their patients say ‘I have a friend who eats so much but doesn't gain any weight,…
There are nearly 30 essential vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to maintain efficient brain, nerve, bone and muscle function. These vitamins and minerals are also important for our immune system and blood circulation. A lack of a single…
We all want to be healthy, fit and look good. But for many people, that’s easier said than done. The increase of fast food chains and the readily available fast food choices, long office working hours and reduced activity have…