WALK TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY.
A daily brisk walk helps switch on the hormone CRF, which protects your brain from memory decline, according to researchers at the University of Nottingham. So, come rain or shine, let’s get out and start moving!
HOW TO SNEAK IN A WORKOUT.
Do you ever feel like there are simply not enough hours in the day? I’m sure most would agree that it’s a constant struggle trying to split yourself between the daily demands of family, work, friends etc. So how do you find time for yourself and, more importantly, time to exercise? Well, here’s a few […]
HOW EGGSTRAORDINARY!
In the run up to Easter, I thought it would be fitting to share a fact or two on eggs and their nutritional value. So here it is! Eggs contain more selenium and vitamin D and fewer calories than they did 30 years ago, thanks to better feed for hens. They’re also a great source […]
GO GREEN THIS SPRING.
Today is officially the start of spring and, after a long and cold winter (which seems stubborn to make its exit), most of us will be in need of a boost to our immune system. Almost every nutrition plan recommends eating more dark, green leafy veg as it’s jam-packed with a host of vitamins and minerals. Green […]
WISE UP ON PORTION CONTROL.
Many of us automatically count the calories that we consume in order to help lose weight. However, although calorie intake does of course effect our weight management, along with calorie expenditure (i.e. exercise), it is not the key factor in long-term weight loss. If your body doesn’t get the building blocks of nutrients it requires […]
FIZZLE OUT THOSE FIZZY DRINKS.
It may be shocking to hear that according to a new study, having just one fizzy drink a day raises women’s risk of a stroke by a huge 80%! Researchers at Osaka University found both regular and low calorie soft drinks raise the chances of an ischaemic stroke – a life-threatening condition. Try sipping on […]
SPACE-SAVING WATER BOTTLE.
Ohyo’s new collapsible water bottle is a perfect little space-saver for any handbag. The clever compact design extends to hold 500ml of water and then squishes down when it’s empty. Visit Ohyo’s website (www.ohyo.me) for more information or pop into your local M&S (prices from £4.99).
DE-STRESS FOR A FLATTER STOMACH.
A flabby mid-section is notoriously hard to shape up, and it often comes down to stress. Even if you eat well and exercise, leading a stressful lifelstyle can stop you losing inches. When the body is under long-term physical stress, levels of the hormone cortisol shoot up, which can cause your body to hold onto […]
POPEYE REALLY DID HAVE THE RIGHT IDEA!
It seems Popeye was on to a winner with his diet of spinach, as this super vegetable is a powerhouse of nutrients. Just 125g of fresh spinach will provide you with more than 20 nutrients, including more than your recommended daily allowance of vitamins K and A, almost all your daily requirements of folate and […]
COMBAT STRESS WITH EXERCISE.
I could write a long list of all the benefits exercise gives us, but one that is maybe most overlooked, yet probably relates to 99% of us, is it’s ability to relieve stress. Physical activity helps to use up the excess energy produced by the stress response. In fight-or-flight mode, the body is ready for […]