What do I Eat?

Eat (real) food. Mostly plants. Not too much. I’m so confused”, Heather told me. “I have tried going gluten  free, I have reduced dairy and  sugar, I eat loads of vegetables and salads yet I still bloat up like a balloon after most meals. It is uncomfortable and even painful at  times. Worst of all, I look like […]

Drinking Wine

When the Expat Social Scene Messes with your Mind and Mood

To the outside world Diane* had it together. She was happily married, had two wonderful kids, a great social life and she was very active in the local expat community. The first time we spoke Diane mentioned that after the initial relocation adjustment period she now loved her life but that all was not well. All the […]

Dairy Cream

All about dairy

Dairy is one of those controversial foods. Discussions stir up question marks and different viewpoints and it is quite obvious that the decision to drink or not to drink milk is very personal. It seems to work for some and doesn’t work for others. Many people believe milk consumption is essential for growing children, for […]

I Feel Tired

Feeling tired and worn out

For most of us, there are days where we feel energised and days where we are a bit more slow. It typically has to do with how well you slept, what’s been going on in your life, the weather, your hormones. The best thing you can do, when you’re feeling lower energy, isn’t to push through, […]

French Fries

The Truth about Fat

Nutrition is a fledgling science and what proves it more then anything else is the fat saga we have been subjected to in the last  few decades. We have been given diametrically opposing dietary recommendations by doctors and government health authorities alike and although there now seems to be growing consensus among scientists and researchers […]

Sugar

Sugar: Why it is Harmful to Your Health

If I had to choose the biggest culprit in nutrition related health problems today, it would be sugar. Seemingly unrelated health issues such as mood swings, sleep deprivation, belly fat, skin problems, heart disease, arthritis and many more have been scientifically linked to the excess consumption of this sweet, white powder. Most of us don’t realise […]

Brain Fog

Is brain fog clouding your life abroad?

You’re trying to read your book but the words are just not registering. You walk into the kitchen and all of a sudden you don’t remember what it is you came to do there.You keep forgetting where you’ve put your keys.You loose your train of thought in the middle of a sentence.To lighten the mood […]

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The #1 hidden health challenge for expats living in asia

Being an expat can be highly rewarding. From travelling the world, meeting new people, learning about different cultures to exploring new opportunities, there are many reasons to love living the expat lifestyle. But what we don’t often talk about is how moving around the globe can take a toll on your health. About 13 years […]

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Sugar: Why it is harmful to your health

If I had to choose the biggest culprit in nutrition related health problems today, it would be sugar. Seemingly unrelated health issues such as mood swings, sleep deprivation, belly fat, skin problems, heart disease, arthritis and many more have been scientifically linked to the excess consumption of this sweet, white powder. Most of us don’t […]