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Want more energy and better health? Stand up!

Want more energy and better health? Stand up!

Scientists have been sounding a warning about the correlation between sedentary lifestyles and poor health for years. That’s why we’re all advised to exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes three times a week. However, you can’t afford to “rest on your laurels” if you manage it. In fact, you can’t afford to rest too long on anything...

16 December 2015 by Catherine Saxelby

What coffee is that?

What coffee is that?

Coffee - the drink with history, flavour and attitude. It’s the great social beverage that is accessible in a variety of ways all...

30 September 2015 by Catherine Saxelby

Iron - what it does and why you need it

Iron - what it does and why you need it

Our bodies need iron. Not the sort used in barbells, weights and stream trains but the essential mineral we get from our food. And...

16 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. What’s the difference between green and black tea? What about caffeine?

Q. What’s the difference between green and black tea? What about caffeine?

THE QUESTION IN FULL Q. What's the difference between green tea and black tea? And can I drink green tea at night when I don't want...

16 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Why women need iron

Why women need iron

Always tired? Dragging yourself around? Always got a sniffle or a cold? Poor concentration? The reason could be that you’re low on...

15 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. How much caffeine is too much?

Q. How much caffeine is too much?

A. If  you're having trouble sleeping or experiencing an upset stomach (acidity,  indigestion), headaches, shakiness or...

28 February 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

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Hi. I’m an accredited nutritionist, blogger and award-winning author. I can help you make sense of all those crazy fad diets and weird super foods.

My aim is to help busy women eat nutrient-dense foods so they maintain a healthy weight while having heaps of energy :) And stay productive.

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