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Miranda Lewis
Read this blog post to discover how healthy, sustainable weight loss without dieting has nothing to do with calorie counting, and everything to do with the hormone insulin. Have you heard that to lose weight you need to eat less, and exercise more? People who know me well know that I’m not easily riled. But […]
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(This recipe for vegetarian lentil shepherd’s pie recipe can easily be made vegan if you substitute the creme fraiche for coconut yogurt and use a butter alternative for the mash). Did you know that eating lentils is one of the best ways you can increase your longevity? Dan Buettner, a reporter for the National Geographic […]
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Apple cider vinegar is having a bit of a moment. Is this just a new fad, or are there any real health benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar? Vinegar has been touted as a healthy remedy for centuries. And it turns out with good reason…. I used to roll my eyes when someone asked me […]
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How to use red lentils to make a curry Red lentils are a versatile legume full of plant based protein, fibre, iron and packed full of health promoting polyphenols. But knowing how to use red lentils can be tricky. The best way to use red lentils are in a curry or soup. Red lentils are […]
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How Carbs make you fat (which carbs to avoid and which carbs to eat) It’s that time of year when my clients start to feel a bit antsy about the thought of their upcoming Summer holiday and wearing a swimsuit for the first time in too long. Maybe you feel the same way? Trust me, I am not […]
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Should I Count Calories? Have you ever found yourself wondering WTF should I eat?? Nutrition is confusing. Or at least it seems that way. So many conflicting opinions! Should you eat fat, or not? 🤷 How much protein do you need? 🤷 Is sugar to blame for everything? 🤷What’s better for weight loss vegan or paleo? 🤷 SO MUCH NOISE. Which […]
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Is Oat milk Good for Me? You thought oat milk was healthy, right? 🤷You heard it was a better alternative to mucous forming dairy, right? 🤷Unfortunatley, that’s not always the truth. “A latte made with Oatly Barista is the toxic and inflammatory equivalent of a medium serving of french fries” Ok, we all know […]
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Exercise often conjures images of regimented routines, sweaty gyms, and the relentless pursuit of weight loss. However, what if exercise could be something you genuinely look forward to, a part of your day that brings joy and fulfillment? On this week’s Positive Nutrition Podcast I explore ways to reframe exercise as an act of self-care […]
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If I had a time machine and could go back to my younger self – the one who was obsessed with how her body looked and believed that her worth was tied to her size and therefore manipulated her food choices to eat as little as possible so as to be as small as possible […]
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I knew from a young age that sugar was bad, that my mum disapproved of it, that even though it was delicious I shouldn’tlike it, or want it. So to avoid getting in trouble I snuck sugar. I would grab a sugar lump when no one was looking, sneak the jar of Nutella up to my bedroom to […]
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If you have experienced moments of emotional eating or binge eating episodes you will know how much guilt and shame can be attached to those events. As I share in this week’s episode of The Positive Nutrition Podcast punishment and guilt are not the tools that will support you to break the binge cycle. Instead, […]
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Learn how to create balanced meals without sacrificing taste or enjoyment in this practical and tactical episode of the Positive Nutrition podcast. In this episode I introduce the VIP’s framework: I explain the importance of each component and offer tips for incorporating them into your meals. This is not a time consuming process, it’s a […]
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This is a blog that aims to inspire and empower you, leaving you feeling positive + uplifted about nurtition. I want to share what healthy eating really looks like free from diets, fads, quick fixes, dogmatic rules and unachievable perfectionism.
Healthy can be simple and delicious, let me prove it to you.
I know it's hard to make time for yourself. The demands are endless and your to-do list is never ending. That's why being healthy needs to be a lifestyle choice, an automated part of who you are, otherwise it will never happen. It's easier than you think, let me show you!
And all the recipes are super simple and quick to make, because I KNOW, just like me, when you want chocolate, you want it NOW!