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Alternate Sweeteners and Low Carb Diets – What You Need to Know (Updated) food company marketing tricks low carb sugar addiction Apr 16, 2025

Tempting isn’t it?

Many of us would love to have our low carb cake and eat it too, to be able to enjoy all the sweet foods our brain desires while still losing weight on a low carb diet. Artificial sweeteners seem to promise that we can have the cake and still heal our metabolism and lose weight. B...

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More Than Hot Flushes: 5 Menopause Changes You Need to Know menopause mindset tips Apr 11, 2025

Dr Lucy here. I am a 57 yo menopausal woman and I’m embarrassed to say that as a doctor the menopause transition completely blindsided me. There was so much about menopause that I didn't know- even as a female GP until I was personally affected. This is why I have done so much extra training in Meno...

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5 Healthy & Fun Snacks for Kids mindset tips snacks Apr 04, 2025

As we head into the school holidays, with Easter just around the corner, it's the perfect time to spend quality time with your kids in the kitchen.

I (Dr Mary) have two kids, aged 2 and 11.

I enjoy cooking with my kids, as long as it is not too onerous. Easy is key for me! I find cooking together ...

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5 Low Carb Swaps from Our Kitchen low carb mindset tips Mar 31, 2025

When we talk about reducing sugar intake, it's essential to understand that sugar encompasses both simple sugars and starches. Simple sugars, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose, are found naturally in foods like fruits and milk, or they can be added to processed foods. Starches, on the other h...

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5 Tips to Manage Sugar Cravings mindset tips sugar addiction Mar 26, 2025

Last week, we talked about the dangers of eating too much sugar. Sugar can cause weight gain, increase your chances of type 2 diabetes, and hurt your brain, liver, and heart. But even though we know sugar is bad, cutting back can still feel really hard.

The problem isn’t about needing more discipli...

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5 Benefits of Reducing Sugar mindset tips sugar addiction Mar 16, 2025

As medical doctors, we have seen so many people whose quality of life is impacted by chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, strokes, arthritis, osteoporosis, and dementia. They experience pain, reduced mobility and reduced function. They enter retirement having worked hard...

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5 Ways to Boost Resilience mindset tips Mar 07, 2025

Life can throw some tough challenges our way, and that’s unavoidable. But what really matters is how we respond to those challenges. Today, we're talking about resilience – the ability to bounce back and grow stronger when life gets hard.

Resilience is key to both our physical and mental well-being...

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5 Reasons to Go Outside mindset tips Mar 03, 2025

As we approach the weekend, let's explore five remarkable health benefits of spending time outdoors, backed by scientific research. Nature offers a powerful remedy for many of our modern ailments, and incorporating outdoor activities into your routine can significantly boost your overall well-being....

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5 Powerful Reasons to Start Meditating Today mindset tips Feb 21, 2025

Are you a regular meditator? Would you like to be?

Meditation is one of those very simple, very easy and very powerful practices that can improve just about every aspect of your health.

Today, we're exploring five reasons why you should consider making meditation a part of your daily routine.

 

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5 Evidence-Based Tips for a Heart Healthy Valentine's Day mindset tips Feb 21, 2025

This Valentine's Day, let's focus on the most important heart in your life—your own! Heart disease remains a significant health concern and is still the leading cause of death in both men and women, cl; closely followed by dementia.

And whilst Valentine's Day is traditionally about romantic love, w...

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5 Reasons to Prioritise Sleep mindset tips Feb 21, 2025

This week on the podcast, we featured Laura Mazin, an RLM member who joined initially for help with weight management but found the added benefit of vastly improved sleep.

We all know the struggle the day after a poor night's sleep but a night here or there doesn't really affect our long term healt...

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5 Easy Self-Care Wins mindset tips Feb 21, 2025

Self-care isn't a luxury—it's essential.

It's about taking intentional actions to maintain your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Most of understand that self care is vital — yet it can often feel overwhelming or indulgent. With busy lives, constant demands, and the pressure to care for ...

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