Kids need fuel. This is not just because they have do do a range of activities throughout the day, but because they are growing very fast. But still, in my opinion not the only reasons. Children learn dietary habits very very early so it is vital to get it right (I'm sure you wouldn't want your child eating chicken nuggets for the rest of his life!). Coming from a country where children eat (and sit down) at the school canteen, I had a hard time adjusting to the lunch box thing when my children started school. Had you asked me about it at the age of 10 I probably would have had a different ..

Perfection, what is it? Why do us women put such expectations on ourselves?   My mother-in-law made a comment the other day, 'I remember my mum even in her later years worrying about what she ate'. That was a daunting thought, to think us women will spend our whole lives worrying about our weight!   For so many of us, we believe that to be beautiful, we have to be a size 8. So when we find that un-achievable, we give up and allow it to affect our self esteem.   I see many different body shapes as a stylist and most are self conscious about their body..

Fats get a pretty nasty reputation and are usually blamed for people being overweight. On the other hand, they are also praised for great health benefits. Does this make you feel confused? And what are good fats and bad fats? You are not alone, and today, I’m going to help you understand what it all means.   First let me explain what roles fats play in your body: Fats provide energy. After carbs they are the most efficient source of energy so best to have reserves to keep you going when you need it most. Fats also make up our cell membranes, so that’s pretty important too! They play..