Lisa's Blog

 I've Got Life recognises that you are an individual and that you lead a life that is unique to you.  That's why Lisa, our qualified nutritionist completed her degree in nutrition and psychology, she specialises in getting to the cause of ill health and bad habits and helps to create solutions that fit into the context of your life.  We offer holistic consultations where body, mind, and emotions are all considered in the treatment plan.   As a result you are able to effectively integrate lasting change in your life and are supported as you overcome the challenges you may face and embark on your journey to better health. 

As well as general health and well-being our special interests include:

·      Living with and managing allergies and food intolerances

·      Children's Health

·      Breastfeeding Nutrition

·      Weight Management

·      Nutrition for the brain

·      Stress Support

·      Boosting Energy Levels

·      Digestive Health

If you would like to find out more please Email us your question or call us to make an appointment on 0400 325 341.

     

Are you stuck for cooking ideas?  Do you love food?  Would you like to learn new simple and tasty recipies that you, and your family and friends will love? Do you want to have some fun? Next Party: 27th May at 6.30pm (Scroll down for details and to book) Come and have fun in the kitchen with us at our Healthy Cooking Parties!  Lisa Vance, International Nutritionist with certificate in cordon Bleu cookery, is your hostess with the mostess twice a month. She knows just how to make healthy food taste great, and she is always short of time... so she likes to make recipies that are quick and easy to prepare! Gather around delicious and nutritious food, meet people, learn about the magical power of food and how to make it work for you!  Go away with great tips and tools that you will love and feel encouraged to experiement with. Places Limited, Please Email Us to Book now: You will have a ball! What you can expect…

• A fabulously fun, and interactive evening where you will experience great tasting food
• Wonderful atmosphere and plenty of socializing
• Opportunities to get involved, interact, taste
• Learn essential transferable skills that make cooking simple and fun
• Free nutrition advice! You will have exclusive access to an expert in nutrition so you can get all the secrets of how to make food work for you and the little gems the food industry doesn’t know or won’t tell you!
• Healthy and inspiring recipes to take home with you
• An opportunity to experience and invest in great cookware and kitchen tools that will help to make cooking fun and healthy
• An opportunity to come to the next cookery party for free

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn the art of delectable, simple, affordable, quick and nutritious recipes that will have you and your family salivating like Pavlov’s dogs! Places are limited so reserve your seats now. (For those foodies amongst you, if you book in for 3 or more, you will receive a cool “fun in the kitchen cooking accessory valued at” absolutely free!)

Fast Food!

Wed, 27^th May at 6.30pm

Dinner in 20 minutes (or less)!  Hungry, busy, pushed for time?  Come and see how to save your health and your back pocket with these quick, tasty nutritious fast food options!  What’s in your store cupboard, how can you bring it alive?  What can you add to your shopping list to make your life easier and save you time!  Come have fun with us and get all these great tips thrown in free.

 

Where: Merendi Health and Wellness, Brendale

Cost: $30 per mouth, includes dinner and recipes

If you would like to come along to our next cooking party... please email me and I will invite you to come along. Why not host your own cooking Party? Lisa will come and cook for you from the comfort of your own home! Invite friends and family around, choose from a few different healthy recipes, to ensure you get something you like to eat and then prepare to have an evening full of fun, great food, good company and delicious guilt free eating! Would you like to know more? Please Contact us: Contact us It's easy, lots of fun (AND you have an opportunity to get half price designer cookware!!). Call Lisa on 0400 325 341 to book her today!

Lisa gives you FIVE essential tips that are simple and easy to implement and will help keep your brain healthy, help you to manage stress and give you more energy!

Do you want to stay focused?  Do you want a sharp mind?  Do you want a good memory? Check out the easy tips below to look after your brain... (p.s. these tips will also give you more energy!!!) For those of you that attended the function on Monday:  Good for you!  You now know 5 ways to keep your brain young and focused, thanks for being in the audience!  I would LOVE to hear how you are going implementing the 5 keys.  If you haven't started yet, I would love to help you to get started! So I thought I would write a quick reminder for you!  Number 1: Remember to breath! This brought a laugh from a few of you.  It is SO obvious, isn't it?!  yet most of us only breath using 20-30% of our breathing capacity!  Oxygen is a vital "nutrient" for our bodies, it is an essential ingredient in the process of getting energy out of food, and it is absolutely vital for the health of our brain.  We can survive without food for weeks, water for days but without oxygen for a few minutes we would die! How to breath properly: Breath into your stomach, put your 3 fingers above your belly button and breath in so that you can feel your "tummy" expand and your fingers move outwards, breath out slowly and feel your "tummy" move inwards.  Be aware of your breath as you inhale and exhale, but don't force it.  Breath in and then breath out.  Whenever you are feeling stressed or tense, REMEMBER to stop and breath!  By bringing your attention to your breath, you will immediately feel calmer and you will oxygenate the brain for clarity. Number 2:  Control your blood sugar! This is vital for concentration, focus, clarity of mind, attention and sustained energy.  The best ways to do this are:

• Always eat breakfast
• Eat small regular meals
• Combine protein and carbohydrates at meal times
• Choose whole grain or low GI/GL foods and limit refined carbohydrates and sugary foods
• Limit stimulants

Number 3:  Fat Your brain is made up of fat!  It needs fat to function!  The best fats are:

• Fish oils such as sardines, salmon, tuna
• Seeds and nuts
• Cold pressed oils such as olive oil or flax seed oil
• Avocado

Avoid: hydrogenated and trans fats and limit saturated animal fats (like cream, butter, cheese, fat on meat) Number 4: B Vitamins B vitamins are super essential for the brain, they are necessary for nerve production, stress reduction, memory, sleep, appetite, metabolism and especially with regards to the brain for breaking down homocysteine. High levels of homocysteine have been strongly associated with alzheimers disease risk.  B vitamins help to break this down into important substances used by the body. You get B vitamins in green leafy vegetables, grains, meat, chicken.   Just remember they are water soluble so the way you prepare food can affect your intake, e.g. if you overboil your broccoli or leave it to sit in the water after its cooked, the B vitamins will be dissolved in the water and will no longer be concentrated in the broccoli.  Quick cook and strain immediately or steam your veggies for maximum Bs. If in doubt, take a B complex supplement. Remember there are many things you can do to keep your brain alert and healthy, there are just 4 ways to get started. Number 5 and most importantly! Check out Lisa live giving you Point number 5, the most important tip! So Get Started today, be vital and love your brain!  ... But only if you want to Remember and Be remembered! I do!  

 

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Would you like to get the most out of your life? Of course you would?

How would you like to wake up without your alarm clock, feeling rested?

You jump out of bed as the sun comes up, you feel like getting some exercise straight away and then instead of going for a walk around the block you skip around the block? Nothing is too much of a challenge, you breeze through the day, with a clear head, you’re organized, alert, energized, effective and feeling powerful. You are excited about the day ahead, you get results, you excel. You come home after work, you are able to switch off and relax without needing a glass of wine or a stiffer drink, you enjoy helping to prepare the evening meal. You are at peace with the world, in control and in love with your life. You get into bed and fall straight to sleep and wake up completely refreshed for the new day! Any of that sound appealing? Is that you now? Or... Do you wake up in a haze with the alarm clock or the sound of your kids? You hit the snooze button or pull the covers over your head. Eventually you drag yourself out of bed, you still feel tired. You head for the kitchen and your caffeine hit. Time starts to register, and you rush around like a maniac trying to get ready and going. You arrive at your destination, already exhausted, stressed and irritable. More coffee. The hunger begins to hit, but you are busy, busy, busy, too busy to eat. You push through. You chase your tail, your day is unstructured and stressful. You grab some food, something quick and easy and high energy and high fat. You get home late, tired and cranky. You don’t feel like cooking, you need a stiff drink, you don’t want to talk to anyone or have to be nice. You make it through the evening, you hit the sack, but you don’t sleep well. Your mind is racing, you are trying to figure out how you are going to do today’s unfinished tasks on top of the ever increasing work load. The alarm clock sounds… It’s not that you don’t want to be healthy it’s just that you don’t know where to start or you have tried before and failed. I am sure you would love to:

Be at the top of your game

Be full of energy

Fire on all cylinders

Manage your weight

Feel strong and powerful

Feel full of potential

Achieve results

We can show you how!  

I’ve Got Life can provide you with the insight, strategy and support for you to achieve positive change for life.

Have Fun! Celebrate Life! Be Healthy! So come on, head on over to our Contact Us page and let us know what is standing in your way of celebrating health.

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