HELP - My Child Keeps Sneaking Sweets at Home

So a friend of mine cries for help as she finds her child once again sneaking sweets when she is not looking. You are not alone! So many people tell me they have their problem with their children.

Firstly children learn from us. From our actions or reactions. Monkey see monkey do.

If you want your child to have a healthy relationship to food then you need to look at your relationship with food.

First things first - TAKE OUT THE SWEETS FROM YOUR HOME!

If they are not in the house your children can't get to them. You don't have to take them out of the house forever but you may have to. As an obese child myself my parents could never keep sweets and cakes in the house even when I had lost the weight, my relationship with food was never a fair one when I was younger and I simply didn't have the will-power.

So take the sweets out of the house and start getting adventurous with the foods you do have in the house. I freeze banana chunks with a little honey and sesame seeds on them - a delicious treat low GI and 'good sugars'.

There are plenty of ways to get your child into good foods but first you need to take temptation out of the home and don't fear they will starve!!! When a child is truly hungry s/he will eat I assure you.

For a one to one consultation or for more information contact Heidi on 085 7330038 or email info@heidigrimwood.com

Your First Steps to Gluten Free Living - 3

Prepare

One of my favourite quotes is ‘fail to prepare, you prepare to fail’. 

It’s the same for your new eating regime. You don’t have to necessarily set out and follow a strict food plan but if you are anything like me my food cravings change every 5 minutes. However a few homemade frozen meals would be handy for those busy days.

If you would like to book a one to one consultation or for more information contact Heidi on 085 7330038 or email info@heidigrimwood.com

Family Nutrition

If you are reading this letter, chances are you are interested in improving yours and/or your families overall health. My name is Heidi Grimwood. I have worked for over 17 years internationally in the health profession, as a Nutritional Therapist and Personal Trainer.

During this time, I have helped people of all ages lose weight, become more fit, and generally improve their quality of life through a program of activity and better nutrition.

It’s no secret that the obesity rate in Ireland is growing at an alarming rate. With 1 in 5 children obese and many more weighing more than they should, it’s time to take action to battle this rising epidemic.

It all starts in the home, where parents help their children develop the good habits that will lead to a lifetime of healthy living. If you are already working on this, you’re on the right track, but even more can be done.

And what if your child is overweight or among that 1 in 5? Well, even if you or someone in your family is affected by this problem, it’s not too late to do something about it. The reasons for obesity are not as important as what you do to solve the problem. If you’re feeling overwhelmed wondering what to do, I can help.

I work with families on everything from coping with fussy eaters, to dealing with allergy concerns, to helping with eating disorders. Use my extensive recipe collection to prepare cheap but healthy meal options.  

My outlook on healthy living is not one of unrealistic goals and expensive shopping bills, with a gym workout fit for elite athletes. Eating healthy and staying active doesn’t have to be complicated or a chore. I work with real people and help them make realistic improvements in their lifestyle.

I offer one to one nutrition therapy sessions for one or all the family at a fee of only €40.

I also offer group nutrition sessions and they last approximately 45 minutes. I allow a total of 1 ½ hours to answer questions and talk about your individual concerns. To go along with the sessions, you’ll get handouts on everything I talk about, as well as recipes.

To book a one to one session or a seminar, please contact me at 085 7330038.

Yours in Health

Heidi Grimwood

Nutritional Therapist & Personal Trainer

How Do I Start With a Gluten Free Diet?

I have been working with allergy nutrition for years and people are still finding it tough to get a grip on their diet. Today I am giving you information about starting gluten free. I also have an ebook for sale which is only €3.49 full of great information and recipes. Simply email me to purchase.

If you would like a one to one nutrition consultation which is only €40 simply contact Heidi on 085 7330038 or email info@heidigrimwood.com

How Do I Start With A Gluten Free Diet?!

It’s daunting enough when you get the news or decide yourself to go totally gluten free. What can I eat, where can I eat and am I going to have to take out a second mortgage to fund it?

I personally found the best way to get a proper start was to take EVERYTHING out of my house that I did not need any more that way I could never be lazy and just 'throw in a slice of bread'. Then I made up lots of different meals and froze them so if I was stuck with what to make at least there was something in the freezer so I didn't have to think. Eating out can be hard but many places are becoming more savvy to the Coeliac/gluten free world so have more options than we give them credit for. I also decided not to try and replace the likes of bread but make a change altogether that way I didn't rely on my toast/cereal for breakfast and sandwich/wrap for lunch - my taste buds now look for something different. I went what we call naturally gluten free so had:

Meat/fish/seafood

Vegetables and fruit

Nuts, seeds, pulses

I then (like a mad chef) tried all different concoctions - some worked some didn't but I now have many other ideas of how to eat gluten free cheaper and easier without relying on breads etc for the easy option.

Now I have the hang of it I can combine some flour based foods but I don't eat them daily maybe once a week as I am not used to eating them anymore so don't crave or miss them.

Having a tough day? Read this!

As much as we try to remain optimistic every day just sometimes things get on top of us. We can't see the wood from the trees and things feel simply awful. Well today I was feeling a little woeful and then turned on my computer and found this email. What is was, was a cyber kick up the arse, just what I needed and I hope it helps you today. Love and light Heidi xx

I’m standing in a packed train carriage, still 40 minutes away from my stop and the train has now been sitting motionless for over half an hour.

Heels aching…clutching my bags as close to me as possible to make more room for the passengers around me…all the while inwardly berating the train service for always doing this. Canceling journeys. Railway track maintenance at the most inconvenient of times. Running too few trains…

But then I catch myself and am brought out of my internal grumbling with a single thought; I chose this.

No one has forced me to take advantage of the railway service. I said yes to making this train journey. Isaid yes to meeting with a client to discuss a potential writing opportunity – a really exciting one at that.I said yes to earning a living by doing something I love. I said yes to living in the countryside, as opposed to the city, because there’s nothing I love more than the great outdoors!

I was the one who said YES to all of these things. So what is the problem here?

There is no problem. And the more I think about it and how all of my choices until now have led me to this moment, standing with achy feet on this broken-down train, the HAPPIER I actually begin to feel.

So today, I just wanted to take this chance to remind you (and myself), that life is a choice.

Every moment of every day is for you to choose.

If you’re struggling to make friends in your new town; if you’ve decided to give up your career for your family; if you’re in the middle of an exhilarating but terrifying adventure; if it’s hard keeping your new business afloat…it doesn’t matter what’s going on in your life right now, remember it was your choice.

And that means that you still have the choice to either keep going, or to make new choices.

And that is power.

Here's to a life YOU choose,

www.thelawofattraction.com

100 calorie filling snack foods

~ A cup of soup
~ 100g cooked rice (splash a bit of balsamic vinegar on for extra flavour)
~ Banana
~ 1/2 avocado
~ 300g of strawberries
~ 2 apples
~ 150g prawns
~ 150ml white wine spritzer
~ 50g almonds
~ 100ml hot chocolate
~ 30g peanuts

Just a few ideas to fill you up when you are trying to stay healthy and lose a few pounds.

For nutrition consultations contact Heidi on 085 7330038

10 Most Fattening Foods in the World

The Irish fry doesn't even come in the top ten!?!!

You might think that the United States, with its super-sized portions, absurdly high obesity rate, and uniquely American innovations like the Doritos Locos Taco, is home to the world's most fattening foods. But you'd be wrong! Our national dishes have nothing on these artery-clogging bad boys from around the world. Here are 10 of the most decadent foods you'll find in other countries.

Acaraje, Brazil

You know what's really not great for you? Palm oil. A mere tablespoon of the stuff contains a whopping 7 grams of saturated fat—which is too bad, because saturated fat makes food taste really great. Case in point, Brazil's acaraje: black-eyed peas formed into a ball, deep-fried in palm oil, and then stuffed with vatapa and caruru (spicy pastes made from dried shrimp, ground cashews … and more palm oil).

Churros, Spain

Forget your boring breakfast of Special K and skim milk. In Spain, a popular way for locals to start the day is with a meal of churros. These fried-dough pastries are dipped in sugar and cinnamon and then—here's the fat kicker—dipped in a thick hot-chocolate drink. Talk about a morning sugar rush!

Poutine, Canada

On its own, the humble potato is a relatively healthy starch. But in the hands of Canadians, it becomes poutine—French fries smothered in gravy and cheddar-cheese curds. This cheesy dish is so popular that it's even sold at Burger King in Canada, where (according to the chain's nutritional information) the dish contains 740 calories and 41 grams of fat.

And that's just the traditional version. There are entire restaurants that solely serve varieties of poutine. Smoke's Poutinerie dishes up Triple Pork Poutine (with chipotle pulled pork, double-smoked bacon, and Italian sausage), Nacho Grande Poutine (with homemade chili, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeno peppers), and Bacon Cheeseburger Poutine (with prime ground beef, double-smoked bacon, and cheese sauce).

Khachapuri, Georgia

Eating off a plate is so boring. What if your food were served up inside a bread boat instead—and what if the bread boat were filled with melted cheese? Georgians have the right idea with their khachapuri. It's a bread bowl that is stuffed with melted cheese and topped with an egg and a large pad of butter!

Nutella Crepes, France

Just one serving (2 tablespoons) of sweet, chocolaty Nutella spread has 200 calories (110 of which are from fat). And when using a spoon (or a finger) to eat the hazelnut spread straight out of the jar just isn't enough, you'll want to head to France for a Nutella crepe. There, many street carts and restaurants fry up batter in butter and make thin pancake-like pockets in which to deliver your Nutella. Even better, the crepes are usually topped with powdered sugar and sometimes even whipped cream.

Aligot, France

You know the stereotype that French women don't get fat? We have to wonder how that's possible when a dish like aligot is served up in the country's L'Aubrac region.Aligot is made with mashed potatoes, butter, cream, garlic, and melted cheese, all whipped together into a thick, rich dish. According to calorie-counting websiteFatSecret, 1 tablespoon of aligot contains 6 percent of the recommended daily amount of saturated fat.

Deep-Fried Mars Bars, Scotland

After you've tried the deep-fried fish and deep-fried potatoes in Scotland, what should you have for dessert? A Mars bar—deep-fried, of course. Who wouldn't love a chocolate bar gone all melty and encased in a satisfyingly crunchy shell of fried dough? Answer: The Mars candy company, which reportedly feels that the deep-fried dessert is not in line with the company's goal of promoting a "healthy, active" lifestyle. Because, you know, nothing says healthy like chocolate candy!

Jalebi, India

Sure, plain ol' fried dough is unhealthy on its own. But India really steps up the game with jalebi, deep-fried dough that is soaked in a sugary syrup. Funnel cake, you're on notice—a sprinkling of powdered sugar just doesn't cut it anymore.

Calzone, Italy

Did you know that a traditional calzone uses the same amount of dough as an entire pizza—and that it's meant to serve four people? Or did you, um, think that the whole delicious calzone was all for you? We have the Campania region of Italy to thank for birthing this version of pizza that is even unhealthier than the original. In a calzone, tomatoes, mozzarella, and other traditional pizza toppings are stuffed into an easy-to-eat dough pocket and then served.

Ramen, Japan

Ramen has exploded in popularity over the last few years—and we don't mean the sad, dehydrated Cup Noodles kind of ramen, either. We're talking about the traditional Japanese soup dish, consisting of noodles in broth, topped with a variety of meats and vegetables. Soup is basically a health food, right? Unfortunately, the broth (often made with beef, lard, and oil) really packs a fat punch, even if the noodles aren't fried.

—By Caroline Morse

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/smartertravel/10-most-fattening-foods-i_b_5107205.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

Keeping The Extra Pounds At Bay During Party Season

           Try to even out your calories, if you know you will be going to someone’s house for drinks and nibbles have some fresh fruit at your meal time instead of dinner. Or if you need to make sure your stomach is lined have a complex carbohydrate free meal so omit bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and cereals.

-          Portions are still the key – always use a side plate for your meals regardless. If you are at someone’s house just ask for a smaller portion.

-          When everyone is tucking into the box of Roses or Easter egg, have some Natural Confectionery jellies at hand or even a Frys Turkish delight – a lot less fat calories but still tasty.

-          Easter dinner doesn’t have to be so bloating. Choose fewer potatoes on your plate for example. Once again try to keep the other meals light to balance the extra fat and calories at Easter dinner.

-         Make white wine spritzers with soda water instead of a full glass of wine.

-          Don’t sit and slouch on the sofa after dinner; take a brisk 20 minute walk – you will feel much more refreshed if you do!

-          Don’t forget to drink plenty of water with lemon and if you are feeling bloated have apple cider vinegar in water twice a day until you feel better.

  
    For nutrition consultations contact Heidi on 085 7330038 or email info@heidigrimwood.com

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-         1 x fat burning run/walk per week

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-         7 days per week help via phone or email

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