Posts by Hidden Springs RN
Sweeten Your Immunity: the sugar – immunity connection
Studies have shown spikes in sugar intake suppress your immune system. When your immune system is compromised, you are more likely to get sick. If you eat a lot of foods and beverage high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, which the body processes as sugar, you may be reducing your body’s ability to ward off…
Read MoreHydration Connection and Immunity Busters
How much water do you drink on an average day? If it’s not a lot, it could be affecting your immunity. Dehydration can have a ton of effects on the body and you probably already know it can make you tired and lead to headaches. You may not be so familiar with the impact on…
Read More5 Ways to Pull off a Joyful Holiday Season
There’s no getting around it – this Christmas is likely to be different from last year. COVID restrictions and worries about health and money are causing extraordinary stress for many of us. But stress isn’t inevitable and there’s still so much you can do to prioritize your wellness for a joyful holiday season! With a…
Read MoreGet Slim Without the Gym! Learn 5 Fat Burning Techniques to Lose Weight Comfortably in your Home
Finding the time to work out can be hard enough with busy schedules, dating, married life, kids…..but no matter the situation, time and comfort is of the essence. So taking a 15-minute drive back and forth from the gym, while also assessing awkward shower rooms and encountering ogling strangers during your workout, can be a…
Read MoreFoods with high amounts of hidden sugar
Sugar is the real culprit. For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar.…
Read MoreRosemary Fries
Ingredients 1kg/2lbs of potatoes 3 tbsp coconut oil 4 large sprigs of rosemary pinch of cayenne pepper Method Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a shallow roasting pan, add 1 tbsp of the oil and place in the oven to heat up while you prepare the potatoes Cut potatoes into chunky chips/sticks Pour the…
Read MoreCrunchy Peach Pots
For breakfast or an anytime snack. (Vegan option included) Ingredients 1 peach peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 150g pot Greek Yoghurt ( or coconut yoghurt for vegan option) 2 tbsp puffed/popped quinoa 1 tsp honey (replace with maple syrup for vegan option) 1 tablespoon mixed nuts (optional) Method In a short glass layer the…
Read MoreEgg Soldiers (without toast!)
A much healthier way to enjoy your eggs Ingredients 1 soft-boiled egg 5 spears of steamed asparagus OR steamed green beans Method Cut the soft-boiled egg in half and serve with the steamed asparagus or green beans for dipping.
Read MoreWhy chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing
Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer…
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