Mar 14How does late-night eating affect circadian rhythm?The Earth spins on its axis, giving us the light-dark cycle. We are rhythmical creatures and evolved to adapt to the changing conditions of day and night. All life on Earth has circadian rhythm, the predictable physical and mental changes that occur throughout the 24-hour light-dark cycle. …Eating8 min read
Jan 26How many hours sleep do you really need?We willingly give up our sleep, something quite unique to humans. What does your pet do when you are out? As you toil for their supper, they will be fast asleep, enjoying the comforts of your home! Animals have a natural rhythm, and this tells them when to sleep and…Sleep7 min read
Jan 7How to avoid Christmas Weight Gain and still indulgeby Monique Hope-Ross and Paul B Chell Every year, most people put on weight; it’s only a small amount, but it soon starts to mount up.[1] And for many people, the weight piles on, not during the year but during the holidays. Here’s the bad news; the road may be…Weight Loss10 min read
Jun 30, 2021Can Apple Cider Vinegar help you lose Weight?Apple cider vinegar has a long pedigree, shrouded in mystery; a folklore remedy found in many cultures from the Babylonians to the Aryans to Samurai warriors, who used it for strength and power. More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates recognised its value as an antiseptic, and latterly, apple cider vinegar…Diet3 min read
Jun 10, 2021Why the Gut Microbiome is crucial for your Mental HealthGut Bugs: What are they? Bugs are small organisms made up of single cells, and they have been around a lot longer that humans. They were the earliest forms of life, and first developed over three billion years ago. You live with trillions of bugs in your guts. …Gut Health11 min read
Jun 9, 2021Is Organic Food Better for you?Organic food has differences to conventional food in term of safety, micronutrients and health. The popularity of organic foods continues to increase and there is an intuitive argument to eating organic food: it is easy to believe that fewer chemicals in your food mean better health. At the diet-whisperer, we…Diet7 min read