With a 25% rise in sales last year, what has got everyone obsessed with the humble avocado? Healthy heart – rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids that can help lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. High in soluble and insoluble fibre – helping keep the blood cholesterol levels low and your digestive system healthy. Also, […]
Brighten your eyes Camomile tea has natural anti-inflammatory agents. Make a mug of it with boiling water and add a little salt. When cool, soak two cotton pads in the tea and relax with them over your eyes.
20% The amount of extra calories you’ll burn if you use Nordic Poles, which will also help firm up your belly.
Two big food trends set for this year are: Coconut Flour Gluten free and high in protein – 100g has 38% of your RDA – it’s ideal for vegans and veggies needing to increase their intake. Medjool Dates As sugar fell out of favour in 2015, naturally sweet snacking alternatives soared in popularity, including medjool […]
Soothe skin Olive oil is a multi-purpose moisturiser, packed with skin-nourishing vitamin E. Rub it onto flaky patches on your face, chapped lips, dry heels or rough elbows.
2 By walking this many miles three times a week you can expect to reduce your weight by 1lb every three weeks.
The newest diet trend actually allows you eat some of your favourite foods – dark chocolate included! The sirtfood plan is all about what you should include and add to your meals. What are sirtfoods? They’re foods that are high in substances called sirtuin activators. There are seven types of sirtuin in the body. Sirtuins […]
Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, which is good for the prostate and building the immune system. They also contain fatty acids that kill parasites. Raw pumpkin seeds contain essential fatty acids and beneficial proteins. For maximum nutritional benefits, seeds should be eaten raw.
Happy New Year! Feeling bloated and ready for a detox? Try these low calorie snacks to help you on the road to recovery. These nutritious snack ideas are a great way to get you back into healthy eating after the inevitable Christmas indulgence. Add these snacks into a healthy diet, will help you to feel […]
When eating out it is difficult to keep to healthy options. However, there is no reason you can’t continue to follow your healthy eating plan. Here are some top tips on how to stay on track and still enjoy meals out. Don’t arrive hungry Have a healthy snack before you arrive, making it less likely […]