Every pregnancy is different, however, there a few key tips that will benefit any mum-to-be:

• Ensure you get an adequate amount of sleep each night.

• Aim to drink plenty of water throughout the day – even if this means more trips to the bathroom!

• Incorporate regular relaxation practices, such as pregnancy yoga and meditation. Not all postures (asanas) are appropriate in pregnancy, so follow the guidance of a qualified yoga teacher.

• Maintain a reasonable work-life balance – allowing for adequate down time and rest breaks when you need them. Take time to become aware of your body and stop when you need to.

• Maintain an appropriate level of daily physical activity – not only will this boost your energy levels, but it will help you maintain an appropriate pregnancy weight during each trimester.

• Manage any stressful circumstances as best you can. If you feel you require extra support – reach out for support.

• Minimise your toxin load by reducing your exposure to environmental pollutants, cigarette smoke, cosmetic and chemical cleaning products.

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Carbohydrates are made up of glucose molecules. One main function of glucose is to provide energy (for example it is fuel for the brain). This dependency on glucose requires that we eat carbohydrates regularly and that our body uses glucose efficiently.

The body’s response to an increase in blood sugar is to secrete a hormone called insulin from the pancreas. The function of insulin is to send glucose into the cells where it is metabolised to produce energy.

The excess is stored as glycogen in the muscle and liver cells or is converted to fat and stored in adipose tissues around the body. The result of this process is a decline in blood sugar. When blood sugar levels fall below normal, the pancreas releases a second hormone called glucagon, which has the opposite effect of insulin.

Glucagon promotes the conversion of glycogen from the liver and muscle cells back to glucose for energy and encourages the burning of fat.

WHAT FOODS ARE CARBOHYDRATES?

BREADS, GRAINS, CEREALS, PASTA, RICE, VEGETABLES AND FRUITS PLUS ALL THE YUMMY STICKY DELICIOUS STUFF LIKE CAKES AND PASTRIES.

It is the types of carbohydrates we choose and the amount we eat that commonly cause conditions of glucose imbalance. Left unchecked, the result may be insulin resistance, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome and/or heart disease.

When was the last time you checked your blood glucose levels?

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Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of conditions that can result in one or more negative impacts on your heart, blood vessels, and liver, as well as your ability

to metabolize sugar and fat.

Also referred to as syndrome X or insulin resistance, it is estimated that 25% of the world’s adult population has signs and symptoms associated with metabolic syndrome.

While metabolic syndrome can seriously impact your health, there are steps that can be taken to reduce or reverse these potential negative health consequences.

Metabolic syndrome is defined as 3 or more of the following:

* Increased waist circumference (>102 cm/40 inches men and >88 cm/34 inches women)

*Elevated blood pressure (>130/85 mmHg)

*Elevated blood sugar (fasting glucose ≥100 mg/dL)

*High triglycerides (>150 mg/dL)

*Low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (<40 mg/dL in men and <50 mg/dL in women)

Healthy lifestyle choices play a major factor in reducing or reversing the potential negative health consequences associated with metabolic syndrome.

The right combination of diet, exercise, stress reduction, and nutritional supplementation can assist you in your quest to regain and maintain optimal health.

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There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to health and especially when it comes to weight loss!

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Great health starts by knowing what foods YOU need to eat and which foods are right for your body!

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