Nutrition

Deprivation could be causing your negative relationship with food and your body. Surprised? Let me explain. Angels, I used to count calories, attempt fad diets, eat only diet foods, and punish my body. And it was only when I stopped depriving myself, and listened to my body and gave it what it needed, that I was able to form a positive, lasting relationship with myself, my body, and with food. And I’ve never been happier! Dieting, or restricting certain foods or food groups, leads to feelings of deprivation. Ever tried to cut out dessert and felt like you were craving it more than ever, and could barely think of anything else? The minute you give yourself permission to eat something, … The post This Could be Causing a Negative Relationship with Your Body appeared first on JSHealth.

A JSHealth version of an old classic. Warming, hearty and family-friendly. This is a great meal to cook up on a Sunday as there is sure to be leftovers! See Notes for plant-based swaps. Time to cook: 40 minutes  Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, finely diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely diced 500g (17.6oz) grass-fed organic beef mince 400g (14.1oz) tin lentils, rinsed and drained 400g (14.1oz) tin diced tomatoes, no added salt 1 tbsp tomato paste, no sugar added 1 bunch basil, leaves roughly chopped 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ cup (125ml) water, or stock  sea salt & black pepper, to taste For the topping 2 … The post Sweet Potato Cottage Pie appeared first on JSHealth.

I was terrified of carbs for years! I developed such a toxic relationship with food and my body, I became convinced that even looking at carbs would make me gain weight! However, after studying nutrition, I began to recognise the importance of good quality carbs. I realised I absolutely needed to incorporate them back into my diet. So for any of you angels who also feel like you need to limit or restrict your carb intake, or believe you’ll gain weight eating carbs, I want to debunk some myths. I’ll explain why we all absolutely need to include carbs as part of a balanced, healthy diet. 1. Carbs are an essential macronutrient for a reason. We thrive off carbs, and … The post 5 Reasons Why Carbs Are Not the Enemy appeared first on JSHealth.

As we all readjust to normality after the holidays and look to get our health back on track, now is the perfect time to reset and consider whether you’re supporting your metabolism. Your metabolism is so important – it’s responsible for converting food into energy. To support my metabolism, there are five things I do each and every day. I want to share them with you guys, so if you also want to give your trusty metabolism a helping hand, give them a go today! They’re all super simple and easy to incorporate into your daily routine! 1. My Metabolism + Sugar Support formula Angels, this formula is a game changer. It contains Chromium, Magnesium and Zinc to assist … The post 4 Things I Do Every Day to Support my Metabolism appeared first on JSHealth.

A Message from Jess: Hi angel! Happy New Year! Maybe you had the best intentions at the start of 2019, but found it super hard to follow through on them? This isn’t your fault. Diets are not designed to be sustainable. I’ve never met anyone who could stick to a diet for more than 3-6 months!  When it comes to keeping resolutions, it is very important you don’t place pressure on yourself to do it all perfectly and follow the “perfect” diet – often this pressure backfires and we give up altogether. Think, balance, and being kind towards yourself. Just make the best choices available to you. Be proud of the small changes that you ARE making! You do not … The post News Flash: You Don’t Need to Diet this January! appeared first on JSHealth.

2019 is drawing to a close (isn’t it crazy how quickly the time has flown!), so it’s time to reflect on some of the biggest health trends and fads we’ve seen over the past 12 months. I’m debunking the myths and sharing my opinions with you all, so we only carry the real stuff into next year! CBD Oil CBD oil has been everywhere this year. People claim it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread – an anti-inflammatory which can help treat pain, anxiety, depression and other diseases, and improve skin health. Most people aren’t aware that most of the evidence is questionable – a lot of the studies are in their early days, with many of them being conducted … The post Jess’ Thoughts on 5 of the Biggest Health Trends of 2019 appeared first on JSHealth.