Weight Management

Weekend Delights: Where's the Pasta?

Let me start by simply saying the following: Carbohydrates are NOT the devil, are the best source of energy for your body and DO NOT CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN! You need to realise that you gain weight when you consume too many calories, whether they are from carbohydrates, fats or

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The 30min Workout, at Home & Around! by guest expert Hani Assi

Yes, we all experience our lazy days, and yes, there are (endless) times where we turn into fearful five year olds not wanting to move, use the stairs, go to the gym or even for a walk..But, how about we change that? No more excuses, as you

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Salad Directory

To kick start the weekend, here’s a list of some easy salad recipes to add a bit of variety to your menu. Who said salads should be boring, unappealing and just “Rabbit-friendly”! For more yummy recipes, everything from mains & desserts to gluten-free dishes, visit my favourite

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Weight Loss Surgery: What you need to know

 Have you tried everything to lose weight? Really tried?  Have you had the support of a qualified dietitian to lose the weight?  Have you tried changing your lifestyle and maintain those changes for more than six months?  Have you engaged in any sort of activity in the

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Healthy Fasting: The Ramadan Guide

  Every year, dietitians and nutritionists from all over express their opinions on what a healthy diet consists of during the holy month. As many have mentioned previously, food choice and variety is vital to provide your body with all the essential nutrients it needs as well

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Summa-summa-summatime!

For a lot of you, it’s Summer time! Your bags are all packed, or you’re in the process of planning your getaway (me included!). Trying to eat & drink sensibly while you’re on holidays can be quite difficult if not impossible at times! If you’re visiting new

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Diet Directory – Popular Celeb Detox/Cleansing Diets

Yes, back to the Detox Diets…A topic I have mentioned previously. In order to raise awareness about the zillion diets out there (most which carry false promises of purifying your body of toxins, boosting your immune system and so on…) I thought I would give everyone a

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Does Happily Ever After = Heavily Ever After?!

Endless dinner dates, cooking 3 course meals to impress your partner, marriage, pregnancies, kids and the list goes on… Does being in a relationship, finding love, getting married all lead to the numbers on your scales to climb? This topic is really worth talking about as I

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Losing Weight without Exercise

A number of my patients have asked if it is possible to lose weight without exercise, walking, or engaging in some sort of activity…The answer – Yes you can lose weight with restricting your calorie intake alone BUT!!! Maintaining your weight loss without exercise or increasing physical

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