Filtering out the biggest caffeine-related myths: Caffeine doesn’t cause dehydration. It’s a mild diuretic and can make you need to urinate but the fluid content tends to offset the effects of losses. Caffeine isn’t bad for your health…in moderation. Sticking to 400mg a day has no lasting damage on the body. Caffeine does not aid […]
Juice and smoothies are seen as a good way to get a lot of nutrients in one go. However, when you juice a fruit, you remove the fibre. Juices also have a lot of free sugars, which are high in calories. You don’t need to ban juice, but just stick to the recommended daily intake […]
Go green Magnesium can improve how quickly you fall asleep. Up your intake with leafy greens, such as spinach. Picture the scene Visualising a relaxing place, such as a beach, has been shown to help insomniacs drop off 20 mins earlier than normal. Eat right Eating more fibre leads to better and deeper sleep, while […]
Ounce for ounce, fat has more calories than any other nutrient, so it has been long shunned by dieters. But we just need to know which fats to eat. Try to eat sources of unsaturated fat, which don’t raise cholesterol – such as oily fish, avocados and nuts – and keep portions small.
If you suffer from these work-related ailments, a Pilates exercise could help. Sore elbows: Resting elbows on a desk for too long can lead to over-sensitive elbows. FIX IT! – Monkey Triceps: Hold a 1-2kg weight in each hand. Bend knees with straight back. Hug upper arm bones into the side of ribs. Bend and […]
When it was discovered that cholesterol raised the risk of heart disease, it was thought that eating foods high in cholesterol would increase the levels in our body. Over the years science has disproved this notion and has in fact found that people who eat two eggs a day as part of a 12-week […]
Burpee with Rotation Complete a standard burpee and hold once in high plank position. You will want to jump your legs back slightly wider than usual, to help with balance on the next move. Twist to the right, reaching your right arm to the ceiling. Your upper body should rotate in the same direction, whilst […]
Although it’s true that studies suggest vegetarians are less likely to suffer from heart disease and cancer, it’s possible to be a vegetarian and still eat badly. Ensure your diet has a range of proteins, with a variety of beans, pulses and dark greens to boost iron level.
Happy New Year! As our minds start to focus on the year ahead, many will be thinking about making fitness and lifestyle changes. If this has got you wondering what the next fitness trends will be for 2018, then take a look at my top 3. You can decide if you want to take any […]
Here are the best healthy options to keep you feeling full: Almonds These have the highest protein and fibre content of all nuts. Soup Opting for a smooth soup, rather than a chunky can make all the difference. Blended vegetables make them more filling. Berries These have one of the lowest glycaemic values of all […]