Healthy Empire Blog

Sweet desserts, including cake, cookies and pastries and savoury items like chips make up a big part of a teens diet. But growing teens between the ages of 14 and 16 need to eat a more balanced diet so they get the nutrients they need for good health. Focusing on a diet that will help your teens ...  THE BASICS FOR OUR TEENS   During adolescence, the body needs more energy and nutrients for growth, physical activity, and brain development. Nutrients like protein, calcium, iron, vitamins, and minerals are especially crucial during this stage. Unfortunately, teenagers often succumb to unhealthy eating habits,...

I often smirk & joke about reversing my age but the truth is I’m very serious!!! When I’m told I look younger I say it’s what I eat that matters!  Consuming foods that fight inflammation and keep ageing at bay!  When it comes to beautiful skin,  less wrinkles we often lean heavily on what we can put on—or in (hello, injectables)—our skin. The reality is what you put in your body is what really will make you look more youthful! No matter what else focusing on the food is your essential.  So it may appear an easy task but why is it so...

With so many people away here are 8 easy tips for healthy holiday eating 1. Eat Wisely Remind yourself how great you want to feel when on holidays. Being on holidays means feeling fabulous, rested, and super energetic, after all there is so much to see and do. Stick to routine, start your day with your smoothie or egg omelette and be set.  2. Portion control Eat more to eat less of the right foods. Filling up on more of the right foods will help keep your portions in control and not go A wall.. the sight of certain holiday...

Can you change Menopause with diet and lifestyle? So it can be frustrating, anxiety kicks in, your sleep is affected , your mood changes and you can’t control the impulse eats… Menopause is a normal part of aging but as normal as it may be, it’s the symptoms that really affect our weight and our confidence!   It’s an open discussion at most dinner dates with girlfriends as these hormonal shifts are contributing to weight gain and more.. The truth is, in the way you can take control and change.  Following an eating plan that improves hormonal symptoms is really the...