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Cholesterol has been demonised by the health industry in the past, however recently we know that dietary cholesterol is not as bad as previously thought. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in every cell in your body. It plays a vital role in how your body works, and it is especially important in your brain, […]

In our Facts About Fats post, we showed that there are 2 main types of polyunsaturated fats: omega-3 and omega-6. But what are these and why are they important? 👀 3️⃣:6️⃣ OMEGA 3 AND OMEGA 6Omega-3 and Omega-6 may sound similar because they are both essential fatty acids, meaning that your body needs them but cannot make […]

The final macronutrient we wanted to discuss is fat. Fats are often demonised by the weight loss industry. Although typically saturated fats are “unhealthy” fats and unsaturated fats are “healthy” fats, all fats are integral for overall health. The main functions of dietary fats are: ✅ Supplying fuel for cells✅ Providing essential fatty acids✅ Being a carrier for […]

In our Facts About PROTEINS post, we noted that proteins can come from two sources: animals and plants. Animal proteins from meat, fish, dairy and eggs OR plant proteins from grains, lentils, nuts, beans and legumes. But have you ever wondered if plant proteins are as good as animal proteins?⁠⁠Let’s have a look at the […]

During Healthy Eating Week #HEW2022, one of the key messages was to Vary Your Protein 🐟🍗🥫🍳 🐟🐠 Did you know that the majority of the UK population does not consume the government recommendation of at least 2 portions of fish a week, including 1 portion of oily fish? 🐟 White fish include cod, haddock, plaice, pollock, coley, red mullet, […]

The next macronutrient we wanted to look at is protein. Protein is one of the major energy-giving nutrients. Protein plays many vital roles in maintaining our health this includes maintaining muscle strength, wound healing, making new cells and repairing old ones. Protein also plays a vital role in making hormones and enzymes which carry out […]

Last week we talked about the difference between macro and micronutrients. One of the three macronutrients is carbohydrates. Some people think carbs are bad and should be avoided to lose weight. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Carbohydrates are very important – they are the body’s most easily accessible source of energy and are […]

We are halfway through 2022, so now might be the ideal opportunity to re-evaluate your GOALS! At the WLA we focus on setting a 30, 60 or 90-day sensory goal 🗓️ We ask that you create an image in your mind with the goal you want to achieve in 30/60/90 days. Creating an image in your […]

Saying you aren’t allowed certain foods while you try to lose weight? 🛑⁠⁠ Saying NO to chocolate? 🍫⁠⁠ I know when I used to diet, Sunday night would normally mean eating everything that I wanted before my “DIET” started on Monday 🍔⁠⁠ When I dieted there were strict rules and only certain foods were allowed, god that’s why […]

During Healthy Eating Week #HEW2022, one of the key messages was Get At Least 5 A Day 🍎🍇🥕🥦🌽⁠ But why 5 A Day? The 5 A Day campaign is based on advice from the World Health Organization (WHO), which recommends eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the risk of serious […]