The popular media would have us believe that there is such a thing as superfoods: certain foods that possess some quality that outshines all other foods. It’s an alluring idea…
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From a kid who “needs constant practice in reading and story writing” to published author
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonMy journey from a kid who “needs constant practice in reading and story writing” to now write and publish books. I started life from very humble beginnings. We spent some…
- MindfulnessBlogPersonal Reflections
From Obsessive Exercise Fanatic to Proponent of Joyful Movement
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonHow did I shift from being an obsessive over-exerciser to the balanced and intuitive approach of joyful movement? It coincided with transforming my relationship with food, as the two are…
Sponsored blog: my yoga practice and review of products and classes that support my practice. Today yoga is nearly a daily joyful movement practice for me that I interspersed with…
- Diet MentalityDitch Food RulesBlogPersonal ReflectionsDebunking Diet and Nutrition Myths
Confessions of a Raw Food Diet Escapee
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonI almost can’t believe it myself—I ate and taught the raw food diet for nearly six years. I write this blog as an explanation and retraction of what I once…
For those of us who face childlessness by consequence, potentially after years of trying to have children, reorientating ourselves to create a meaningful life can be a struggle. I had…
- BlogDebunking Diet and Nutrition Myths
Sweet relief from sugar detoxing
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonSugar has been labelled a dietary villain and cause of many of our health concerns. Yet, is it possible to detox from sugar? Or even necessary? Sugar elimination diets are…
- Ditch Food RulesBlogFood and Emotion
How to avoid overeating in anticipation of New Year restriction
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonThinking the ‘diet starts tomorrow’ can lead to overeating in anticipation of future restriction, whether it’s the New Year or any Sunday when the diet starts Monday. Imagine this, it’s…
- Mindful EatingBlogFood and Emotion
Finding Pleasure in Mindful Sips of Wine
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonYou just have to open a diet book or fitness magazine to discover that the calories in the alcoholic drinks you consume can substantially add to your daily caloric intake.…
A Joyful Eating moment is when our full attention is on the food before us, and all self-deprecating thoughts, food rules and to-do-lists fade away as we experience the joy of eating.
- Joyful EatingDitch Food RulesBlogFood and Emotion
My philosophy of Joyful Eating
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonJoyful Eating is essentially my food and nutrition philosophy. It underpins my book and approach as a nutritionist, writer and recipe developer. I share the philosophy of Joyful Eating in…
How do we stop the cycle of emotional eating when it feels out-of-control? What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is when the primary reason for eating is mood rather than…
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