Posts from the Dr Libby Blog
For some, spring brings an inner rejoicing—the onset of warmer weather that allows us to pack away our winter woollies and step out into the sunshine again. For others, the onset of hay fever means that spring is a difficult season — full of itchy, watery eyes and sneezing fits. This truly irritating immune response […]
Every day I meet people who eat too much. They know they do but they can’t seem to stop. Sometimes it is nutritious food, more often it’s not. Whatever the case, they know they would be much better off if they ate less. These people are precious, intelligent humans who don’t understand why they do […]
The health of the gut is central to every aspect of health. It is through our digestive system that we absorb all of the goodness from our food, a process that is essential for life. Yet today, many people suffer with an array of gut-based illnesses or dysfunction, which can have broad-reaching impacts on many […]
10 foods that help sugar cravings Sugar has been a topic of much debate over the past few years. Countless people make great food choices for breakfast and lunch and then at 3 o’clock in the afternoon or after dinner, they feel like someone else has taken over their body. The desire for and subsequent […]
I have never believed that weight-loss or weight management is as simple as calories in versus calories out. Our bodies are not inert and what contributes to how we nourish ourselves includes what can be complex cultural, psychological and environmental factors. What, and how much you eat, as well as moving your body regularly aren’t […]
Cabbage is a member of the prestigious brassica family, albeit an underrated one. The brassica family have many health-promoting properties, namely the compound sulforaphane, which studies indicate is protective against many cancers. If you are trying to improve the nutrient density of your diet, cruciferous vegetables need to be at the very top of your shopping […]
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