Developing a healthy lifestyle: ditching guilt
Does creating a healthy lifestyle seem like a daunting prospect? Getting rid of guilt makes it much easier. Health coach Zena le Roux discusses self-reproach around eating and exercising, explains which “external voices” should be disregarded, and advocates understanding of the gut-brain connection and other aspects of holistic well-being.
Zena le Roux
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In ep. 48 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Zena touches on
a sensible definition of health, and which health niggles we needn’t tolerate
guilt around exercising and food and how to address this
why we keep on eating a specific food, e.g. dairy or wheat, when it affects us badly
what you may not know about the gut microbiome
how gut health impacts brain health and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD
food choices, the dopamine hit we love, and how to avoid that sugar dip
the role of a hunger journal
letting go of perfectionism
Zena’s 3 best tips on keeping your gut in tip-top condition.
In this podcast, Zena mentions books written by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride.
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Here Zena explains how we can trust ourselves around food.
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Contact details
Zena le Roux is a functional nutritionist, investigative health journalist and health coach from Pretoria. She has a Master’s degree in Investigative Health Journalism and offers health retreats and in-person and online consultations, group programs, workshops and corporate talks.
Website: www.zenaleroux.co.za
Instagram: zena_le_roux
Youtube channel: Zena le Roux
Music by Mart-Marie Snyman.
Thumbnail image: Pexels. Model used.
Photographs of Zena le Roux: supplied