Ditch the guilt you may be harnessing from a long weekend of indulging. Indulging is a healthy part of life. Practice this CREATE YOUR HEALTHY PLATE strategy instead (of feeling guilt) at meals. Be consistent with this and you’ll feel great, whether you’ve...
Of all the superfoods that are touted, there is one group that doesn’t get the air time it deserves. And that’s legumes. If you’ve been reading the Brown Paper Journal for a while you’d know we’re big fans of legumes here and we want to...
If you feel like the demonising of carbs messaging is STRONG right now and there’s a lot of noise about how carbs do nothing but spike glucose, please take a step away from it all. Take a breath and remember that carbohydrates are a critical macronutrient that...
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies globally with WHO reporting that around 1/3 women are iron deficient. Iron is of particular importance in children (as they are growing) and for women during their years with a menstrual-ovulatory cycle...
If you are a menstruating woman or have children (because they are growing which means increase demands on nutrition), then you need to be thinking about iron rich meals and foods in your / their diet because these groups in particular need more iron rich foods. There...
Improving sleep involves adopting healthy habits and creating a conducive environment for rest. It’s World Sleep Week so here are some tips to help improve your sleep: Establish a bedtime routine: Consistency is key. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time...