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From the kitchen of Nutritionist Nereda Merrin, these nourishing, chewy and oh-so-satisfying snacks will give you the energy boost you need! Ingredients 2 cups cashew nuts (raw) 8 dried dates 2/3 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup cacao powder ¼ cup maple syrup Method Place cashew nuts in food processor or Thermomix and blend until fine (flour-like) consistency Add other ingredients to food processor or Thermomix and process for 1 minute until dough-like mixture created Measure

We know it helps us to feel better, but we wanted to explore exactly why does exercise boost energy. Through our research, we’ve discovered the following reasons why exercise is linked with a boost in energy: Improved blood circulation: When you exercise, your heart rate increases, and more blood is pumped throughout your body. This enhanced circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and organs more efficiently, supporting their optimal functioning. Better blood flow

You may have noticed that we speak a lot about the benefits of exercise being not just physical, but mental and emotional as well. It is also the same with Balance, our topic of the month. Mental balance refers to a state of psychological well-being in which a person is able to maintain a stable and healthy mental state. It involves having a clear and calm mind, free from excessive worry or rumination, and being

The focus of good balance is more than just remaining steady on our feet. We believe balance goes much deeper than just our physical body. We prefer to look at Balance in three different ways: physical, mental and emotional. These three elements all combine and have an important part to play in helping us to maintain our wellbeing. Good balance is essential for maintaining our physical health, allowing us to maintain stability and control over

We’ve all heard about the importance of exercise but in midlife what we enjoy and what we need changes. Gone are the days of step aerobics and you may find that you no longer have the same energy for exercise as you had in your thirties. Your forties are often a juggle of career and family responsibilities, and regular exercise just keeps slipping down the priority list. Now in your forties and fifties, with menopause

Did you know that your hamstring is actually a group of 3 muscles running along the back of your thigh, connecting the pelvis to the knee? Many of us experience tight hamstrings which, under added pressure, can lead to strains and tears. Keeping hamstrings supple can greatly reduce the risk of these injuries. The tightness often results from activities that require stop-start movements (eg tennis, netball, soccer) or running. It’s important to warm up before

Our physical, mental and emotional selves are intricately linked and so it stands to reason that if we’re feeling anxious and unsettled that we will find it near impossible to balance on one leg. In the same way, if we work on our physical balance we will find nervous feelings start to abate and we will experience reduced stress. Though we understand the mental and physical connection, we often think that balance is something to focus on