The Wellness Scoop Should We Count Calories? Pesticides & Tips for Winter
Nov 20, 2025
Explore the intriguing debate on calorie counting and why modern science suggests diet quality matters more. Delve into glyphosate concerns in everyday foods like oats and hummus while learning effective ways to minimize exposure. Discover practical strategies to incorporate 30 plants weekly into your diet and find out whether your favorite pickles really qualify as fermented. Plus, enjoy creative winter wellness tips, from cozy candlelit yoga to nourishing soups that make the colder months feel special.
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Romanticising Winter With Small Rituals
- Kristin romanticises winter by pretending to cook from different Mediterranean countries and booking candlelit yoga sessions.
- Ella and Rhiannon both use small rituals like candles and music to make darker months feel special.
Flexible Eating Over Guilt
- Do allow yourself flexible treats: prioritise nourishing meals most of the time and enjoy snacks without guilt sometimes.
- Do reassess if nightly snacking harms your relationship with food or wellbeing and change the habit then.
Calories Are Nutrition‑Blind
- Calories measure energy but ignore nutrient quality, fibre and protein, making them one-dimensional for weight loss.
- Focus on diet quality like protein, fibre and sugar rather than obsessing over calorie numbers.
