Be wary of some grains!
While grains are rich in carbohydrates, they contain a lot of starch, surrounded by a husk or kernel. When digested, the starch turns into maltose or isomaltose, and then further decomposes into glucose (sugar) in the intestines. I wouldn’t fully rely on grains for carbohydrate consumption, maybe a good mix of root vegetables.
Russian Twist
This is one of my favourite exercises! It works predominantly your core muscles but you also need to engage your legs to lift them up off the ground and your arms also to hold a dumbbell or kettlebell up in front of you. Sit on the floor or a mat with your legs stretched out […]
Wedding Packages!!
Wedding packages are designed to get Brides and Grooms looking their best for the big day. This is achieved through diet, exercise and hard work. There will be an expert trainer available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you have any questions, queries or want to do some extra exercises. […]
Don’t Be The One With Nothing…..
Treat Yourself…….Try A Sports Massage
Sports massage should play an important part in the life of any sportsman or woman whether they are injured or not. Massage has a number of benefits both physical, physiological and psychological. Physical effects of massage…………….Pumping (the stroking movements in massage suck fluid through blood vessels and lymph vessels). Increased tissue permeability (deep massage causes the pores […]
Water battles wrinkles
Hydration is key for a good complexion. Drinking enough water also makes you less prone to wrinkles.
BEAN WEEK – Peas
Peas are actually a legume and there are many different types. Like other legumes, peas are a great source of fibre and protein. One study on 23 people who were overweight with high cholesterol found that eating 50g of of pea flower per day for 28 days significantly reduced insulin resistance and belly fat, compared […]
BEAN WEEK – Lentils
Lentils are a great source of protein and cane be thrown into soups or curries. A study done on 3,000 men found those with the higher intake of lentils and other legumes had the lowest rates of diabetes. Lentils can also benefit gut health by improving bowel function and slowing the rate the stomach empties […]
BEAN WEEK – CHICKPEAS
Beans are the fruits or seeds of the Fabaceae plant family. Eaten world wide and considered very healthy due to their fiber and high b vitamin content, beans have been around for thousands of years and eaten by civilisations as early as the Aztecs. Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas are rich in fiber and […]