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In this episode we explain the importance of Carbohydrates and how they operate biochemically inside the body.

Carbohydrates are extremely important for us and come in many forms. However like most things they can be beneficial or disruptive to our body depending on which carbohydrates we choose. 

Learn with us and we discuss how to choose the best carbs for you and your family to create sustained energy, healthy blood pressure and less un natural weight gain to become your own healer at home.

Glycemic Index (GI) Chart: https://glycemic-index.net/glycemic-index-chart/
(A great tool to find the most safest and healthiest Carbohydrates)

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.
Katrina  -  [email protected]
Lauren  -  [email protected]

You don't have to be a green thumb to grow your vegetables and herbs. 

Today we chat about how easy it can be to grow your produce at home and all the benefits this brings. Knowing how your vegetables are grown and what goes on them is one way you can ensure what your eat to clean and not full of sprays and toxins.

It can be as easy as starting with herbs on your window sill to having a purpose-built garden that you can grow a wide range of produce from.  We believe something is better than nothing and it can be really rewarding to pick something and be eating it soon after. 
Miss out the middle man and save money with these simple little ways to look after yourself. There is a wide range of options for anybody to get started.

Come and join us to find out more.

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.
Katrina  -  [email protected]
Lauren  -  [email protected]

Today we dive in to eating organic.

Why eat organic? Is it too expensive? What does organic mean?
Pour a cuppa and join us as explain all the reasons why eating organic has a huge effect not only on your day to day health, but even more importantly your longevity.

We also share some tricks to help debunk the myth that you need to spend a lot of money to afford eating organic, this simply is not true.
We encourage you to start small while being aware of the deceptive marketing that can come with it. 

It's so hard to know what we are really putting into our bodies, and you deserve to know what choices you are making, as most of these nasties can not even be seen. 
Learn with us as we discuss how you can start your organic eating journey today!

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.
Katrina  -  [email protected]
Lauren  -  [email protected]

In this Episode we discuss the importance of Taking time out.
It really is the foundation to our self care and maintaining a healthy relationship with ourselves. 

If we don't take time out, time away, and time for ourselves how are we able to have self care active in our daily lives consistently enough to make a difference. 
Taking time out recharges our mind and soul and goes back to the importance of balance and what the pillars of self care are all about. 

Without it, it can be detrimental to our health and well being. Lets remember our WHY behind why we work so hard and not forget the importance of rest and recovery to be able to show up as the best version of ourselves. 

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.
Katrina  -  [email protected]
Lauren  -  [email protected]

In todays episode we talk about the practice of Cooking.
Food is something that brings people together and has been our main source of medicine for centuries. How can we truly take control and responsibility of our health if we don't know what is actually in our food? 

If we can take a small bit of time out of our day to plan and be one step ahead, even in the smallest ways, cooking can transform you and your families health and well being physically, mentally and spiritually. 

When we cook we learn, we save money,  we get to be creative,  and we are empowering our own skills in the journey to becoming our own healers. 
So take a moment for yourself and sit with us as we discuss how we manage our time to make cooking easy and fun, while still nourishing the body. 

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina  -  [email protected]
Lauren  -  [email protected]

The Worlds Easiest Recipes by Linda Duncan: https://www.twer.co.nz/

Today's topic is all about nutrients and the importance of them for our health.

We discuss what nutrients are and break them down into easy-to-understand ways that will help you learn more about their importance and how you can start to eat a more balanced diet through how you combine your food.

From macronutrients, micronutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals we go through each giving a brief understanding of why these are important to know for your health.

The more we understand ourselves the more power we have to look after ourselves 

You can google Glycemic Index for more information and what foods are high GI and low GI

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina  -  [email protected]
Lauren  -  [email protected]

Come and join us for a short but fun episode all around looking at the lighter side of life and all that it brings.

There is so much serious stuff going on around us so today we wanted to share the gift and reminder to look for the joy in your world.

When we can laugh at ourselves, smile at the little things, and find all the things that bring us joy it is a simple but effective self-care tool to reduce stress and worry.

So pull up a chair and get ready to find the joy in your world.

You can connect with us and ask any questions via our websites.

Katrina - Katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - [email protected]

Today we discuss the great topic of Movement and Exercise. We like using the word movement over exercise as this is what is more important, rather than trying to chase or keep up with our generalised idea of mainstream exercise. 

We share how exercise is a primary food which means it has a direct impact on our health more than food itself. It has the power to not only transform your physical state but also your mental and emotional state of being. 

We encourage you to get creative, have fun and nurture this area of your self care in a way that serves you by setting yourself up to succeed. Placing yourself in the best environment for you and also tuning into what type of movement best suits you, your body and the season of life you are currently experiencing.  

Movement is so unique for everyone and changes day to day. Honour and discover what works for you, while removing judgement and expectations of how it should be done.

In other words, make it FUN!

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina  -  [email protected]
Lauren  -  [email protected]

Today's chat is a  super important conversation around sleep.  The quality of your sleep and how much you get is a crucial part of self-care and good health.

As we chat, we hope you start to have a closer awareness of your sleep patterns and pinpoint areas that may be affecting the quality of your sleep. With simple suggestions to incorporate into your evening routine that may help set you up for a restful night's sleep. 
We talk about different reasons that can affect good sleep, how and why it can change the way our body unwinds before we go to sleep, and provide you with some simple effective tools that we have noticed are really helpful for good night routines. 

Useful site for blue blocker glasses - www.blockbluelight.co.nz

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina  -  [email protected]
Lauren  -  [email protected]

In todays Episode we discuss the power and science of Grounding, also known as Earthing. How it works and why it is such a holistic health game changer.

Grounding is a true science and once understood properly you will be running out the door to plant your feet on the grass, get to your nearest beach or forest, and collaborate with mother nature to get back into tune with yourself, your flow and your bodies optimal state. 

Tune in with us as we share our own personal experiences with grounding, and the impact it can have to your mental, physical and spiritual well being. 

Grounded Kiwi NZ:  https://www.groundedkiwi.nz?sca_ref=4421647.5KqUXoopXH

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina  -  [email protected]
Lauren  -  [email protected]