Exercise boosts brain power
Not only is regular exercise good for developing your body physically, but it can also help improve your brain function too!
Snack of the day! Banana and peanut butter
Bananas are packed full of good stuff! Their quick use energy source is matched only by their nutrient and mineral value with potassium, magnesium and fibre. Peanut butter is very high in protein, it can lower cholesterol and even lower the risk of developing diabetes.
A little motivation for you
What is Vitamin K?
Vitamin K is important for maintaining bone health and repairing wounds / injuries. According to Harvard School of Public Health, Vitamin K is responsible for producing 13 proteins needed for healthy blood clotting. You can attain vitamin K from rich leafy greens such as kale, spinach and other collared greens.
Milk vs Dark Chocolate
Although the majority of milk chocolate does taste better than dark chocolate, it’s got far less good stuff and far more sugar in it than dark chocolate. Milk chocolate contains less of the cocoa bean content than dark, as it is usually diluted by sugars and cream. Dark chocolate contains more cocoa which is rich […]
Random Fact
25% of your bones are actually located in your foot! Your feet each contain 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles.
HOW MUCH?
Your typical can of Coke contains roughly 10 teaspoons worth of sugar, one can! That equals to roughly 20 cubes of sugar. Which also equals to an annual consumption of around 32lbs of sugar. Drinking one can of coke a day instead of the same amount of water would cause you to gain approximately 18lbs […]
Don’t have time for a long workout?
It’s a common misconception that a workout should last at least an hour or it’s not worth it. A good workout should include a warm up, your main session (whether that’s strength training, endurance or conditioning), cool down and stretches. This can all be achieved in under an hour. You may think that the longer […]