Salus Nutrition and Health
A simple, sustainable approach to nutrition…
Christmas Countdown ncrease Your Water Intake This might seem like a very basic, obvious tip but people often underestimate the importance of hydration. It is essential in helping to prevent that sluggish feeling, gets rid of nasty toxins and contributes hugely to healthy, glowing skin. We should be aiming for 2 litres on average a …
With just over 6 weeks to go until Christmas, now is the time to start working towards looking and feeling great over the festive period. I will soon be sharing some simple nutrition tips to help carry you right through to the New Year and beyond!
⭐️ Feeling chilly? 🔹 Nutritional deficiencies can be an underlying reason why we feel cold in a room full of others who are warm. We need to provide our bodies with the correct amount and type of fuel to regulate body temperature to keep us warm. 🔹 Good fats are essential for this function because …
‘One bad meal won’t make you fat, just like one good meal won’t make you healthy’ ⭐️ We are all only human, with busy and often complex lives so don’t beat yourself up if, despite great intentions, you slip a little sometimes when it comes to food choices. The most important thing is to be …
HAPPY NATIONAL POTATO DAY!! Irish people have always had an affinity with potatoes and rightly so… Potatoes are packed with: °° Vitamin B6 – neurological function °° Vitamin C – immunity and antioxidants °° Potassium – can help to lower hypertension °° Fibre – essential for a healthy digestive system and helps with weight loss …
Craving Carbs? We all fall victim to the odd craving for chocolate or cake which is normal, but if it occurs regularly it can have consequences on your weight and general health. Try these tips to help curb those cravings for the munchies: 🔹 Increase your intake of ‘healthy fats’ which are better at suppressing …
Cacao Pops Looking for a weekend treat? How about a healthy, ‘grown up’ version of Coco Pops…. The best part? The milk turns chocolatey!! Ingredients: 65g Puffed rice/quinoa 2 tbs cacao powder 2 tbs coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbs maple syrup/honey Method: 🔹 Mix the cacao powder and vanilla in a small …
When cooking with oil, use a lower heat and for the shortest time possible to ensure minimal nutrient damage. 🔹Supermarket oils are highly refined and usually of poor quality, except olive oil (which should always be stored in a dark bottle to preserve the quality) 🔹Consider using coconut oil, butter or palm oil when cooking …
What’s up, Sugar? 4g of sugar = 1 teaspoon = 16 calories °°Sugar is a master of disguise and can sometimes be the primary ingredient of a product but dressed up as another word. °°Watch out for the following on food labels because they are all a form of sugar…. »Corn Syrup »Dextrose »Fructose »Fruit …
🔷 Smart Weight Loss through Exercise ⭐️Weight loss is usually associated with the shedding of fat, rather than muscle and as a result, people often lose sight of the importance in keeping muscles healthy and strong while losing fat. ⭐️If you follow a calorie-reduced eating plan, you run the risk of losing both fat and …