Anna Wallace

Teaching portion sizes is an effective way to support individuals to improve their eating habits. Portion sizes typically depend on what is usually consumed, hunger levels and how much is in a pack or on a plate. However, having a healthy, balanced diet is about getting the right types of foods and drinks in healthy […]

It is World Chocolate Day today (7th July) – what better excuse to have a little indulgence. Not only does eating dark chocolate trigger the brain to release endorphins, known as the “feel good” hormones but cocoa also has some other surprising health benefits including:  High in magnesium, iron and zinc  High in polyphenols and […]

One of the main reasons people fail to lose weight is by restricting themselves to healthy foods 100% of the time, losing motivation and having a treat. The treat turns into a day of mindless eating, a day turns into the weekend and the cycle of “I will get back on my diet on Monday” […]

With the cost of fuel and food increasing globally it can be difficult to make ends meet. When you are hungry and pushed for time and money, processed and fast food can seem like the best options. However, you don’t have to break the bank to eat well. In fact, there are many ways to […]

At the WLA we often hear ladies who have started working towards eating healthier mention changes to their gut.  As your body adjusts to eating more complex carbohydrates, lean protein fruits and vegetables a sudden increase in fibre consumption can cause bloating and constipation. Here are some simple ways to improve your gut health!  1. […]

Summer is finally here and with that comes family get togethers and BBQs.  Does the thought of eating at a BBQ fill you with dread, thinking ‘What can I eat that is healthy?’.  Here are some simple tips for eating healthily at BBQs. 1. Go for the leaner cuts of meat 🐔 Try choosing some […]

We talked before about the hunger scale and tips on how you can use it as a tool to help you reconnect with what the feelings of physical hunger and fullness actually feel like.   The first step in using the scale is to rank your hunger before you start to eat and ask yourself […]

Do you find yourself watching the clock until “dinner time” and getting so hungry that you end up over-eating and feeling uncomfortable? Maybe it’s time to check in with your hunger and fullness levels using the hunger scale. What is the hunger scale? The hunger scale is a simple scale of 1-10, where each number […]

One of our top tips for eating healthily on a budget is to utilise frozen and tinned produce. But have you ever wondered if frozen and tinned fruits and vegetables are as healthy as fresh? Let’s have a look at the difference 👀 🥦 Fresh – Fresh fruits and vegetables are usually picked before they […]

It’s the final day of Healthy Eating Week #HEW22 & today we’ll be taking steps to reduce the amount of food we waste by freezing any leftovers, planning our meals & writing our shopping lists. In the UK, households are responsible for 70% of UK food waste. According to the Waste and Resources Action Programme […]