Breakfast and Blood Sugar: How to Start the Day Right

What the Winter Olympics reminds us about fuel, energy and the 1% gains that support sustainable performance - at any age and any stage of life.

Cocoa & Maca Energy Balls - These are super quick and easy to make and great for energy and endurance

Smoothie bowls, green juices, fruit blends… they’ve become the poster children of health and wellness. And sure, they’re prettier than a packet of crisps, but are they doing your body good? Here’s the truth: when it comes to fruit, how you eat it makes a big difference. That morning blend of banana, berries and mango might look vibrant and nourishing, but it could be quietly causing blood sugar chaos. Let’s dive into why. Whole fruit: nature’s original health food Fruit in i

Menopause is a game-changer. Hormones shift, metabolism slows, and the body reacts differently to food and fasting. Many women turn to intermittent fasting (IF) to manage weight, balance blood sugar, and improve energy, but does it actually help? And more importantly, when  should you eat to get the best results? I’ve personally experimented with all kinds of fasting methods, from shorter fasting windows to complete 24-hour fasts. Right now, I find that more extended fasting

Ever picked up a food packet, flipped it over, and thought… what even is this stuff?! Once upon a time, a beef stew was just beef, carrots, onions, and stock. Simple, nourishing, and made from real food. But grab one off the supermarket shelf today, and suddenly, you’re looking at a long list of emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, sugar, flavour enhancers, and seed oils. How did we go from four ingredients to forty? Why So Many Ingredients? Food manufacturers aren’t addin

Did you know you might be hosting a sugar party in your pantry without even realising it? Sugar is a master of disguise, sneaking into our favourite foods and fooling even the most health-conscious among us. But don’t worry, you’re about to become a sugar ninja, armed with the skills to uncover its hiding places and kick it to the curb.   Why Should You Care About Sugar?   Sure, it’s sweet, comforting, and oh-so-tempting, but sugar isn’t as innocent as it seems. Think of it a

Soaking seeds and nuts is an essential step to unlocking their full nutritional potential. As someone who loves having a handful of nuts or seeds as part of breakfast or as a snack, I'm always looking to get the most out of these nutrient-packed foods. Many seeds and nuts contain compounds like enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid, which can make them harder to digest and reduce the absorption of vital minerals like zinc, magnesium, and iron. Studies show that soaking helps neut

When I strapped on a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would I uncover blood sugar spikes that sent me on a path to dietary doom? Or would my body reveal itself as the unsung hero of balance? Spoiler alert: the results were fascinating—and a little unexpected. My CGM Story: Food, Stress, and Surprises   As a self-proclaimed experimenter, I went all in. Pasta? Check. Wine? Yep. Ice cream? Absolutely (and maybe twice). To my surprise, my blood suga