Our diet has a huge impact on how well we sleep, but what should we be eating – and avoiding – to ensure we get a good night’s rest? Sleep-friendly foods: Oily fishThis is a high in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, which increased levels of serotonin. This is later converted into melatonin, the sleep […]
Feed the good bugs in your gut, reduce inflammation and put your brain into ‘grow’ mode: all things that can help with depression and anxiety. Pick the food you enjoy eating most from each category below and fill up on more of them. Leafy greensSpinach, kale, rocket and chard contain plenty of fibre and vitamin […]
Rise and shineTraining under the sun raises your vitamin D levels, giving you more than just a mood boost. It supports the immune system and is essential in the absorption of phosphorus and calcium. It aids bone health, helps weight loss and is a crucial ally in fending off illness. Sweat it outBy making your […]
These Asian superfoods are perfect for anyone hungry for better health and fitness. 1. SashimiRaw fish contains more omega-3, for a cardiovascular health boost. 2. Pak ChoiThis is a source of sulforaphane, with anti-cancer properties. 3. Wood Ear MushroomsPacked with stamina-boosting polysaccharides. 4. RamenContains dissolved collagen, to slow skin ageing. 5. MisoFermented soya beans are […]
If gaining muscle is on your radar – and I’m not just talking about bulking up Arnie-style!) – you’ll know that there is a lot of advise out there on the best strategy. A combination of weight exercise and good nutrition will definitely put you on the right road for success. But of the two, […]
Feeling tired even at just the thought of your next workout session? Here is a look at whether exercise or diet are more effective in boosting your energy. Exercise triggers the release of invigorating neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and dopamine, while also boosting blood flow to the brain. In one study, 10 minutes simply walking […]
Whatever your exercise goals, keeping your heart strong and healthy has to be top of the list. Here are some of the benefits that working out and eating well have on your heart health. There are 2.3 million people in the UK living with heart disease. The good news is that many of the big […]
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight before, you’ll know that it isn’t easy. Especially keeping the weight off after the initial drop. A mixture of working out and eating a well-balanced diet will always be the best strategy. But if you only have time to focus on just one, which is more effective? Weight […]
We all know that a balance of both exercise and good nutrition are paramount to our physical well-being. But what effect do they each have on our mental health? It may surprise you that our minds are not separate from what we consider to be the physiological elements of our being. The way we use […]
Whatever your ambitions for the year ahead, working out and eating well will always be sound strategies. But which is more effective? Here is a look at the benefits of each on your immune system. Your immune system can be compromised by a range of factors, from age and obesity to smoking. But it can […]