Looking at our body’s response to the food you eat. . The digestive system is a set of organs, which converts everything you eat and drink into a substance used by the body as energy, growth and repair. Without food, water and oxygen we could not survive. It is fair to say that for most of us eating has also become a hobby as well as a necessity for survival. How many times do…
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The Liver is the largest and heaviest organ in the body and can be found at the top right hand side in the abdominal cavity, directly underneath the diaphragm. It is the only human organ capable of natural regeneration of lost tissue – as little as 25% of a liver can regenerate into a whole liver – Just one good reason to take care of your liver! The liver’s functions include digesting fats, metabolising proteins,…
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When you make a food choice, it is likely to be because of how it looks, smells and tastes. If you knew what happened to your digestive system each time you ate certain foods, you may change your eating habits. These days everyone is talking about sugar. In fact some say that it is as dangerous to your health as tobacco. Both substances can cause very serious diseases if consumed on a regular basis. The…
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There are different ways to evaluate progress. . Weighing yourself once or twice a week can be a reasonable indicator of the effects your new healthy eating plan is having. But relying solely on the weighing scales is not really a good way to gauge your progress over the long term. Because it’s not 100% accurate, you can end up feeling frustrated and demotivated by the results. Especially if you are one of those…
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This meal consists of a baked salmon fillet, new potatoes, brocolli and a tomato (and a little bit of lemon juice!) 17% of adults exceed their calorie allowance daily because they have no clue what calories are in their favourite meals and snacks, according to a recent study. A quarter of adults said if they knew how many calories their favourite snacks and treats contained, it would help stop them eating them. At SmallerKnickers,…
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This roast dinner consists of chicken, roast potatoes, runner beans, carrots, broccoli, yorkshire pudding, sage and onion stuffing and gravy 17% of adults exceed their calorie allowance daily because they have no clue what calories are in their favourite meals and snacks, according to a recent study. A quarter of adults said if they knew how many calories their favourite snacks and treats contained, it would help stop them eating them. At SmallerKnickers, we’ve…
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Whatever you eat and drink, the process of digestion is made up of a combination of different chemical reactions that start working as soon as you start to eat or drink. The chemicals involved reduce the food to blocks of nutrients for absorption for use by the body. Every piece of food we eat is composed of fats, carbohydrates (also known as starches) and proteins. These are known as Macronutrients. Each macronutrient must be broken…
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What is it that you want to change for yourself? What are your targets for your health that you want to get right this time? Change isn’t easy, and it’s rarely fast. The initial decision to change can be fast – can be overnight. Something happens, someone says something – and we decide that enough is enough. It could be a comment from a friend or loved one, it could be that an outfit doesn’t…
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Our brains are amazing. It’s in control of every emotion and reaction, and therefore behaviour. And (mostly) unconsciously, every aspect of the body’s functions, such as breathing, healing, digestion, muscle movement, sight and sound etc etc! How do we do all this? And, in most part, very successfully? When we’re looking at the behaviour side, on a daily basis, our minds are bombarded with information from our senses (sight, sound, touch, smell, taste). And the…
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In September 2016, I decided to book a Christmas holiday. A friend asked if she could come with me and we agreed to go to Malta, departing on 22nd December for 7 nights. I had a few reservations, as I know this friend likes to do things her own way, and this was my only holiday this year. But I went with the plan to enjoy myself. We arrived at our hotel about 2pm in…
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