What is the Immune System
Jodie Blackburn Jodie Blackburn

What is the Immune System

The immune system is a complex organ system in the body comprised of white blood cells, skin, mucus, and bacteria. Its central role is to seek, recruit, attack, and destroy foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses that enter the body. There are two main levels of immunity.

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Your portion control guide
Jodie Blackburn Jodie Blackburn

Your portion control guide

We all know that portion control means choosing a healthy amount of certain foods and not going mad, however, this is easier said than done. the question is, do we actually know how much food should be on our plate? Probably not, and if you're honest about it when you're hungry you just don't care, so long as your plate is full.

Here are the facts, portion control helps you get the benefits of the nutrients in the food without overeating, it helps you to digest food easier and reach or maintain a healthy weight. So here's an easy guide for women and men to learn and follow without it being complicated.

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Meal prep guide
Jodie Blackburn Jodie Blackburn

Meal prep guide

We’re all busy people, but without being prepared we are drastically decreasing our chances of success, whether that is a weight loss goal, a performance goal or simply a health goal. Not having time to prep our healthy meals means we are more likely to reach for that fast food lunch or convenience store snack.

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What is protein?
Jodie Blackburn Jodie Blackburn

What is protein?

I get this question a lot from my clients. So let me explain exactly what protein is and what it does for our bodies. Protein is incredibly important, and without it our body composition and health greatly suffer as a result.

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The Hunger Scale
Jodie Blackburn Jodie Blackburn

The Hunger Scale

If you have lost touch with how physical hunger and fullness actually feel then this Hunger Scale can help you tune back in to your body and help you decide whether your desire to eat comes from real hunger or other reasons. Use this scale and diary to describe your level of hunger and recognise the best times to start and stop eating during your day.

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