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What a Nutritionist Eats in a Week

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I do believe in everything in moderation. I follow an 80/20 philosophy with my diet – where the 80% accounts for nourishing wholefoods, like organically sourced fruits/veggies/meat and plenty of good fats – and the 20% includes healthy treats in moderation; a few squares of dark chocolate or a glass of red wine at the end of the day. Enjoy the 20%, but make sure you are having a good quality animal protein and loads of colourful and green veggies to go with it! Here is what a week on my plate looks like – I make sure to include heaps of variety – eating the rainbow is truly the easiest way to make sure you get all the essential nutrients your body needs! Monday : Pre breakfast : lemon and ginger warm water + yoga + belly breathing exercise. (Everyday) + Morning piccolo coffee – 1 shot of coffee with a small serve of hot milk. Breakfast:  1/2 cup organic rolled oats cooked in water/almond/coco milk and cinnamon. Topped with berries, a scoop of vanilla pea protein and some mixed...

The Truth About Your Body After Baby

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With celebrity moms showing off shockingly svelte bodies just weeks after giving birth, it's no wonder new mothers are so confused about what to really expect after delivery. Here, we separate fact from fiction. You'll Instantly Lose 10 Pounds True.  Take one seven- to eight-pound baby, plus about two pounds of blood and amniotic fluid, and you're pretty much assured a 10-pound  weight loss  in the hospital after you deliver. "In the first week you will probably lose another three to five pounds of water weight. However, it will take time until you return to your pre-pregnancy weight," says Lisa Druxman, a San Diego-based fitness trainer and author of  Lean Mommy . "It took nine months for you to put the weight on, so you should give yourself at least that to take it off." Your Hair Will Start to Shed True .  Up to 50 percent of women experience an increased shedding period after giving birth. "It's called  telogen effluvium  and it occurs anyw...