I was asked the following question yesterday - "Without junk/excess food, many unpleasant feelings arise. Any suggestions? Yes, I do have some suggestions and I share them in the following video... https://youtu.be/99W2J0lZXJo  

If you are someone who has developed a habit of using food (usually sugary, processed food) in a self-destructive way, and you suffer badly from food cravings, and a preoccupation with food, then I don't recommend treat days. Sugar can be very addictive and for many of us, we can't rely on willpower to eat [...]

This is a common issue and so many people I have spoken to ask me in desperation, "Why can't I stop eating?" There are two reasons. The first is that you may be eating foods that are triggering a craving for more, or you may not have let go of certain behaviours around food that [...]

For those of us who really struggle to control our food consumption and portion sizes, putting some boundaries around quantity can really be helpful. In this video, I talk about weighing and measuring food. The goal behind weighing and measuring food is to quieten our mind down by removing all the decision-making around how much [...]

https://youtu.be/DebH4jG2jZI Willpower is like a battery that needs to be charged regularly. Many things drain it throughout the day such as dealing with situations that we find stressful, making decisions, and self-restraint. So when we rely on willpower to keep us on track with our healthy eating plan, we are likely to fail. Our willpower [...]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ESNwp-wBCI There are good fats, neutral fats and yes, there are fats that should be avoided. The majority of our cell membranes are made up of fatty acids, therefore the quality of the fats we eat will determine how well our cells fight infection, communicate with each other, and absorb nutrients.  We need a balance [...]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ksmEZjP30 This is a question that I am often asked. Depending on how severe your pattern of eating (and perhaps drinking) is, you may or may not find alcohol an issue. If you can enjoy one or two drinks occassionally and be satisfied with that, then you may well be able to drink alcohol and [...]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb017JTcSVo Many people who struggle with food cravings ask me about low-carb or keto diets.  Whilst I believe that low-carb diets can have health benefits, help to balance blood sugar levels, and reduce cravings, I have not found that is necessary for the majority of people I work with to cut out carbs entirely. Carbohydrates [...]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLMxG4KI00o&feature=youtu.be I was once stuck in a cycle of out-of-control eating. A cycle I thought I would never break free from. I made many attempts to "be good,", to be more disciplined, to try harder, and, to distract myself, but none of these worked long term. I finally found a way out 13 years ago and [...]

I know not everyone has the time or inclination to cook. It is possible to have three square meals a day and spend very little time cooking. In this recipe I use a Ballymaloe Bolognaise Sauce. You can substitute this with any good quality pasta sauce. I look for sauces with little or no additives [...]