Low calorie dieting does it work long term.

Nutritional consults are not as scary you think. This is an outline of what happens during your consult at Lept Nutrition.

Surviving the holidays season while you are working on a healthier you can be a challenge. So many events, so much food and let's not forget the relative that insists you eat something, "just one it will not heart".
It seems like such a challenge to stay on track and still enjoy the time with my friends and family. But it is not impossible here are some simple tips to keep you on track and enjoy the holiday season.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)  is an essential vitamin, meaning our body can not produce it. It is used for collagen production, the activation of folic acid, conversion of cholesterol to bile acids, conversion of proteins to amino acids neurotransmitter synthesis, bone health and fertility.

Nutrients can play a vital role in reducing menopause symptoms and ensure that you remain vibrant and active as your age. So here is a list the nutrients and all the benefits they provide.

Should diet drinks be part of a healthy diet? What are the health consequences of drinking diet soda?

Research has shown the drinking diet soda is linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, osteoporosis, mood disorders and kidney disease.

At LEPT Nutrition, we believe in education around nutrition and your health is critical; we also understand that it can be super confusing when it comes to nutrition, so I've written Ten Rules for a Healthy Diet. 

Reading a food label can be confusing, here are five clear easy to understand steps on how to read a food label for optimal health.

Let’s explore how reduced oestrogen level affect women’s long-term health and why nutrition is so essential for menopausal women.

Functional nutritional testing is an arrange of tests that evaluate how the physiology of the body is functioning, rather than merely looking at symptoms and signs of disease.

10 Superfoods you can easily incorporate into your diet for better health.

Superfoods are natural foods that contain high amounts of concentrated nutrients and are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. Vitamins, essential minerals, healthy omega 3 fatty acids and fibre found in superfoods support every aspect of your health.

Learn why fibre is essential for optimal health, how much to eat and how you can get more fibre into your daily diet.

Fibre is essential for keeping us regular, but it also plays a crucial role in maintaining our health. Fibre assists with the absorption of nutrients, lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and some cancers.

Simple changes to your diet can reduce oestrogen levels to improve sex drive and fertility plus many other health benefits.

10 Processed Foods to Avoid and 11 tips to increase whole foods in your diet.

Whole foods are plant foods or animal-based produce that is unprocessed and unrefined. This means the food you eat has had as little as possible processing or refinement before being consumed.