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If reducing your risk for heart disease and obesity weren’t reason enough to reign in your sugar addiction, combatting the impact of sugar on mental health might be your motivation. Here's how sugar is stoking the flames of stress, depression and anxiety.

Have you been thinking about quitting sugar and leaving behind all the health issues that come with your addiction, but are not quite sure whether – or how – to take the plunge?  Before you dive into how to quit sugar, let’s unpack a few reasons why you’ll want to in the first place – and trust us, there are enough reasons to outnumber the ingredients list on a chocolate bar!

If your kids only like eating cereal or chips – fear not! There is a shame-free way to get them excited about fresh fruit, veggies and even fermented foods like sauerkraut and tempeh. But it’s not just about the food – it’s about the mindset. Here are 4 dos and don’ts to get your children eating all the colours of the rainbow, without damaging their self-esteem.

Much like alcohol and other drugs, sugar has been known to have an effect on the reward system in the brain – but it’s a little harder to avoid. Here’s what you need to know about the addictiveness of sugar, plus, we’ll be diving into the importance of transforming your mindset when giving sugar the flick.

Mindfulness can be an intimidating practise for many, especially those juggling a hectic schedule of work and family commitments – but it turns out you don’t need much time, money or effort to get started. Our 8-Week Program expert Jess Allen is here with us to share her top tips for mindfulness and how it can help us learn to let go. 

While you’re likely aware of the positive physical effects of quitting sugar, like improved skin health, reduced visceral fat and more energy, you may be surprised to learn it can have a pretty impressive impact on your mood too. Here’s what the 8-Week Program can do for you.

There’s a rare genetic disorder affecting only 350,000 people around the world – but despite its small reach, the consequences are anything but. The condition in question, Prader-Willi syndrome, causes insatiable cravings and a host of other uncomfortable symptoms – here’s what you need to know.

There’s a simple way you can combine physical exercise with environmentalism, and it comes down to a Swedish phenomenon. We’re talking about plogging here – let’s dive into what it is, how to do it and why you’ll want to.

With Christmas and New Years’ festivities just around the corner, many of us are starting to feel the strain of balancing work, family and celebratory responsibilities. Our health rituals are often the first thing to go – so here are 3 simple ways to keep your body regulated when time is of the essence.

Left eye won’t stop twitching? Or perhaps you’ve found yourself with uncontrollable tremors. Both of these are some of the major signs of a magnesium deficiency – we’ll be diving into the top 4 signs to look out for.

When Maria Linehan started experiencing perimenopause symptoms, she couldn’t get any answers from friends, nor could she get any support from her doctor. Having struggled with intense symptoms and deeply-entrenched societal taboos, the mum of 2 set out on her own health journey.

Did you know the foods you put on your plate impact not only your gut, but your brain too? Everything from memory to mental clarity and mood can be affected by our diet – so it’s important to make the right choices. We've collated 3 unexpected foods to add to your list of brain-boosters!