Angelique Panagos Nutrition

31/05/2021

What health goals do you have for June?

27/05/2021

Hormones making you feel awkward? I hear you, been there - many times....

There are so many symptoms that comes with hormonal imbalance. One that comes up again and again in clinic is ladies saying that they feel a little awkward or even insecure either at certain times of the month or for some unfortunately it's all through the month.

I sit chatting to strong, highly motivated women who are in tears about 'missing the person they used to be', some so broken by this feeling that it's affecting their relationships and career. They are insecure, feel 'funny', have low self confidence and low self esteem and it leaves them feeling socially awkward. .

This social awkwardness sees them cancelling social events or turning to stimulants and alcohol to help them get through which in turn make their symptoms worse.

If this resonates with you 🙋🏻I encourage you to join us, start The Balance Plan, give it a honest try and start getting the old you back. 😊

Disclaimer- it's not a fad diet, quick fix or wonder pill. It's a complete lifestyle change. Consistency above perfection, you have to make a change to see a change. I am excited and humbled to join you on your journey 🙌🏼

24/05/2021

22/05/2021

I get asked this a lot in clinic. 'Is it better to have sugar or artificial sweeteners?’ As you know I am all about striving for a balanced lifestyle & sugar is something I recommend you only have as part of your 20%. Artificial sweeteners? This is one I think we should avoid, for gut & hormonal health. Let's unpack this a bit.

Thinking you'll dodge a few calories by substituting the sugar in your tea for a brightly coloured sachet of sweetener? Slurping a zero calorie diet soda to try and keep the calories & your sweet tooth at bay? Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose & saccharin contain hardly any calories & are consumed by millions of men & women every day, not that its done much good for the obesity crisis here in the UK.

Not only are these sweeteners chemical & void of any nutritional value but they are 100-1000 times sweeter than sugar! Consuming these will only prime the sweet sensors & your taste buds to crave more of that sweet sensation we are all trying so hard to keep at bay. I have been there! .
The general population's high sugar intake and demand for sweet, food-like products that contain hardly any calories is what has lead to manufacturers using chemical sweeteners to cut the calorie content of their products down & market them as the 'healthy' or 'better' option. Trying to cut out sugar for your health & then overcompensating with artificial sweeteners can have an adverse effect on your health. .
Science is always evolving & emerging evidence shows that gut bacteria do not agree with artificial sweeteners, & that this could lead to metabolic disorders.

In addition, they stimulate your taste buds which can fool them into thinking you're eating real sugar, but as they can be up to 1000 times sweeter than sugar your body can spike the production of insulin, one of my sassy six.
We still need more studies so until proper clinical evidence builds up, my advice would be to not use them or to do that very sparingly, esp as we are all biochemically individual & the jury is still out . x

19/05/2021

I genuinely want to help people.⁣⁣
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Only it was quite a selfish reason for me to get into what I do, because I really just wanted to ‘fix’ myself.⁣⁣
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I thought if I could fix myself I'd be in the best possible position to fix others.⁣⁣
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I used the word fix because I really felt ‘broken’ and that was really what spurred me on into reading and buying every single book and actually deciding to study.⁣⁣
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By the age of 27 I started really getting a handle on everything and understanding what blood sugar does in the body and that fertility isn't just about having a baby, it's about functioning as a woman every month and having a period especially during your childbearing years.⁣⁣
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As I said, I am on an absolute mission to spread this message, to help you through sharing my story and knowledge.
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So sharing this again with so much love, and I trust that if you need to hear this that it will find you.

Love, light and all things balanced xx

17/05/2021

What is your biggest distraction in the day?

14/05/2021

Its that time of the year again for us Northern Hemisphere Dwellers... 🌎
Approximately one in four people suffer from hay fever in the UK with numbers increasing each year. Often starting in childhood, hay fever affects around 20% of the UK population and for the vast majority, it is a lifelong problem.
There is also talk of the increase in hay fever being linked with climate change. If the season starts early, trees bloom and release pollen earlier than usual and may release pollen over a longer time period. 🌷
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an allergic response to the soluble substances in grass or tree pollen that are airborne during spring and summer and that are harmless to most people. These irritate the mucous membranes in your eyes and nose because the immune system mistakes it for a harmful aggressor such as a virus.
Hay fever is the result of your immune system overreacting to pollen allergens.
Hay fever can affect people differently and more or less severely. Symptoms can include: headaches, blocked or runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, eyes, the roof of the mouth, and throat. The symptoms can lead the sufferer to become tired, irritated, self-conscious, find it difficult to concentrate and even depressed
Even though we're not out and about at the moment, hay fever can still affect us through open doors and windows and in our gardens. It can really take a toll on our wellbeing during the spring and summer months, but DON'T WORRY! There are plenty of things we can to try and reduce our symptoms so hay fever has less of an impact on our day to day life.

Sunshine, birds singing and blue skies, that surely has to put a spring in your step as it announces the arrival of warmer weather. Unfortunately for some itching, tearing eyes, along with sniffling, sneezing, and wheezing is a sure sign the spring has well and truly sprung! Yes, the season change a...

11/05/2021

Have you been loving a particular vegetable recently? Comment below what it is and how you cook it!

09/05/2021

Happy Mother's Day to those celebrating in the US. Need a last minute gift idea, what about making these delicious Chocolate Caramels. Gluten-free, diary-free and refined sugar-free, they’re simple to make and oh-so-tasty (with none of the nasties)!

Devilishly decadent, these raw chocolate need no introduction. Gluten-free, diary-free and refined sugar-free, they’re simple to make and oh-so-tasty (with none of the nasties)! Ingredients   Chocolate 1 cup Cacao Butter, chopped 2tbs Raw Cacao Powder 2tbs Rice Malt Syrup or Coconut blossom Necta...

07/05/2021

Let's breathe together.

05/05/2021

What simple thing makes you happy?