How do we define processed foods?
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There is a classification called the NOVA scale that rates foods by the level of processing. The four levels are Unprocessed and minimally processed foods Processed culinary ingredients Processed foods Ultra-processed foods This week I explain how we came up with these levels and what foods are in each.
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Using Feng Shui to create a more balanced life
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Using Feng Shui principles along with decluttering can support your emotional well-being. Stephanie Hemstead-Williams shares her insights into ways that we can declutter and improve the energy flow of our home, which will improve our personal energy levels too. This episode is part of our 'Beyond the Plate' series where we explore what, besides food, is having an impact on our health and wellbeing. A huge thank you to the podcast sponsor, Revive Active, Ireland's leading Super Supplement Brand, their award-winning powder formulas are designed with everyday well-being in mind. To find out more...
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Community and Connection:
Fab Female Nutrition
The Blue Zones, are regions around the world known for their exceptional longevity and vitality, and they offer valuable insights into the role of community in health and longevity. In places like Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia, and Ikaria, strong social bonds and a sense of belonging are deeply ingrained in daily life. From shared meals to intergenerational interactions, community is woven into the fabric of these societies, contributing to the health and happiness of their residents. Don't underestimate the power of community and connection. Whether it's sharing a meal with loved ones,...
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Stress Less, Thrive More
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Stress triggers the body's "fight or flight" response, releasing hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline to prepare us to deal with perceived threats. While this response is crucial for survival modern life means that we are exposed to chronic stress, and this has a negative impact on our health. Whilst we can't get away from stress there are some practical strategies we can employ to mitigate it's effects - listen to find out more. A huge thank you to the podcast sponsor, Revive Active, Ireland's leading Super Supplement Brand, their award-winning powder formulas are designed with everyday...
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Move More, Live Better
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When we hear the word "movement," we often envision sweating it out on a treadmill or lifting weights at the gym. Our ancestors got enough exercise daily and they would never have stepped onto a treadmill. If you enjoy the gym or classes then please don't stop, but it is still important to incorporate movement into our daily lives. Moving your body increases blood flow and oxygen delivery, boosting energy levels and reducing feelings of fatigue. Incorporating movement into your daily routine can leave you feeling more vibrant and alive. Choose the movement that works for you and find ways to...
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Rest and Revitalise - The power of sleep
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Sleep is often undervalued in today's fast-paced society, yet it plays a crucial role in overall health and well-being. Quality sleep is essential for physical health, cognitive function, emotional regulation, and immune system function. During sleep, the body repairs tissues, particularly those in the digestive system. It consolidates memories and learning, regulates hormones, and supports brain function. Without adequate sleep, these vital processes are disrupted, leading to a host of negative consequences. Discover the secrets of sleep and how quality rest can supercharge your health and...
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Sugar Sense: Navigating Daily Input
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Is sugar addictive? Scientists studied what happens when we eat sugar and found that it activates dopamine, which is the same chemical activated when taking drugs such as cocaine. This has led to the idea that sugar is addictive, but while you may crave it, it's a bit of a stretch to say it is truly addictive. The key is to first find the extra sugars hiding in your diet. Then retrain your tastebuds, which I recommend takes 28 days. You will be amazed at how different your food tastes, and some of the "treats" you used to enjoy will taste overly sweet and artificial.
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Navigating Sweet Surprises in Your Diet
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When you eat a chocolate bar or a dessert you know that you are going to be eating sugar. And for most of us, we enjoy the taste and it doesn't cause us a problem. However, sugar is hiding in many foods so many of us are consuming much higher levels than we realise. Green washing is the term we use when foods look healthy from the packaging but when you read the label you realise that they are not what they seem. You might be surprised to hear where sugar is hiding in your diet.
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Sweet Solutions: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Sweeteners
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The idea behind sweeteners was good but it's clearly not working, so what went wrong? Are our bodies meant to be digesting chemicals that taste sweet but have no nutrients or calories? What can we include in our diet that are naturally sweet instead? These are the topics discussed in this weeks podcast, part 2 of our 4 part series about sugar.
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Sugar Savvy: Unraveling its Effects on our Bodies and Health
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Our body quickly breaks down sugar in our diet into glucose, however, it also breaks down other food sources into glucose such as simple carbohydrates, vegetables and fruits and even protein. Glucose is our body's primary source of energy, and insulin is the hormone that helps is utilise glucose. If everything works fine, any excess glucose is stored in our muscles and liver. However, if we have too much glucose, we will store it as fat. And if we produce too much insulin we can become insulin insensitive. Both have a negative impact on our health and wellbeing
info_outlineLori believes that we hold onto weight as protection. The first steps in creating alignment in our bodies is to support healing, eliminate negative self talk and support finding our true authentic self.
About Lori
I am a spiritual health coach and registered nurse, and I have studied nutrition and alternative medicine. I help women lose weight and live a life with purpose and passion. I quit my job as a registered nurse because I was not allowed to use alternative methods. I had guidelines to follow I didn't agree with, like selling diet shakes and drugs for example.
How did you become a health coach?
Lori was interested in health and had an understanding of nutrition before training to be a nurse. She believed that this would allow her to support patients to the best of her abilities. Whilst she achieved great results she was both disappointed and shocked to be told by her bosses that she had to follow very tight protocols that including promoting supplements and diet shakes.
Soon after Lori left to pursue a career in nutrition proper and feels she can now fully support clients in the way she was meant to.
What would you do to improve the knowledge of doctors and nurses?
The medical profession get little or no training in food and nutrition. And in Lori's case this was all funded by big organisations and was not very balanced. She would like to see a shake up of the training to include elements of nutrition and emotional support, so that they are looking for the route cause of the problem, not just treating the symptoms.
When working with Lori her focus is on mindset. She believes that our body is holding onto weight for a reason, it's a shield and protection. After reading Deepak Chopra's book Perfect Health she realised that the mind and the body is connected and you can't work on one without the other. And this is the key to alignment
The final part of the journey to weight loss is the nutrition element. So although she is a weight loss coach it is so much more than just nutrition and food.
Feeling the energy and vibrancy of food
One of the key parts of Lori's work is encouraging client to create their own meal plans and understanding what food is fuelling our body. Her emphasis is on plant based whole foods, but she asks us all to walk round our local shops and start to feel the vibrancy of food.
If we pick up food and really connect with how it makes us feel, what it smells like and the external weight of the food. Then we will start to really understand how food makes us feel and how it fuels us both emotionally and physically.
This is how we create alignment and weight loss is a happy accident.
Quick fire!
- Favourite food - Italian food, particularly pizza and pasta
- Favourite city - Luxembourg (her home city)
- What have you got for tea? Probably stir fry
Lori's links
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My links
Do you feel that your life is in alignment? I'd love to hear if this podcast has helped you.
Want to know more about ways to work with me?
There are many ways that you can work with me to balance your hormones and improve your health and wellbeing.
I have a fabulous free community on Facebook Fab Female Nutrition Club I offer lots of support and advice on female health and wellbeing. I also love to cook and create recipes and I'll often be seen in the group cooking live and sharing all the wonderful health benefits of the ingredients used.
Several times a year I work with groups of ladies to transform their health and wellbeing. Appropriately called The Transformation Program they can help with many different issues and have had hugely impressive results - including up to 100% reduction in symptoms. If you suffer with IBS, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalances or just want to spend some time concentrating on your health and wellbeing they are fabulous value and great fun.
If you feel like you need a more bespoke option, then I also offer 1:1 coaching and support. Working with your specific needs creating nutritional protocols that support your health goals.
For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/175
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