Make sure you refuel the right way with these healthy snacks: 1. Chocolate milk Make your own by mixing 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder with 250ml milk. Research shows this combination provides better recovery than sports drinks! 2. Tuna or cottage cheese sandwich Make your sandwich using brown bread for a tasty, wholesome refueling snack. […]
There are many factors that could be impacting your runs – the wrong soundtrack, the cold weather, that extra muffin at lunch time – but form is without doubt the biggest culprit. Follow these simple steps to check yourself and make sure you keep perfect form: Posture – avoid slouching and stand tall throughout your […]
Cut just 100 calories a day. According to research, that’s all you need to ditch to beat belly bulge. Dropping this amount from your daily intake – for instance one biscuit, a fizzy drink, or a glass of wine – will help you lose about 12 pounds a year. And it’s a cinch to stick […]
Not all carbohydrates are an enemy. It’s the refined carbs (like white bread, white sugar, and sweets) that you need to avoid. They seem harmless, but they have been stripped of their macronutrient content and reduced to a simple sugar that your body quickly digests. The result is, your blood sugar spikes, your body pumps […]
Almonds are the perfect healthy snack. They can help curb your appetite and prevent you from eating too much at mealtimes. So add a stash to your handbag for hunger emergencies!
Many of my clients tell me that they are confused about how much they should (or shouldn’t) be eating. It can be very misleading when reading food packaging to gauge exactly how much is a recommended portion size. More often than not, restaurants and supermarkets lead us to believe that what they are selling is […]
1. Fill up on plenty of wholesome, fresh food 2. Try to cook meals from scratch as often as possible 3. Savour food, be mindful of every mouthful that you eat 4. Eat a balance of all food groups instead of cutting one out 5. Avoid eating in front of the TV or at the […]
Check out the Joseph Joseph TriScale. The clever and compact scale opens out into a stable surface for bowls and plates, and keeps the screen and controls protected when folded down. As well as a great example of product design, it is a must-have kitchen gadget. Top marks all round!
Make 2014 both a happy and healthy new year, with these 5 pledges to help you to look and feel greater than ever. 1. Get enough shut-eye It is recommended that you get at least seven to nine hours sleep a night. This gives your body enough rest to repair, burn fat and ward off […]
Last year 67% of people surveyed by The Gym Group made a New Year’s resolution to do more exercise. However, despite good intentions, a third of people who joined a gym last January quit after just three months. It’s not easy relying just on willpower and focus to form good habits. Once your behaviour becomes […]