Should children be made to clear their plates?

This is a very mixed opinionated area as many parents think it is polite to finish your dinner and clean your plate however could this be the cause of us over eating later on in life. I believe that you should replace what you have burnt during the day and eat to replenish the nutrients […]

Looking for a healthy snack………

Try roasted kale!! Preheat an oven to 180 degrees. With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. (sprinkle with a dash of olive oil if needed). Add salt and pepper to taste. Place in a deep baking tray and bake until the edges […]

Try a food diary……..

It is becoming more and more know that diet and nutrition plays a significant part in your health and fitness goals. On average it contributes a massive 80% of weight loss in the UK, with this in mind why not try something new……rather than trying different diets and either failing or yo-yo dieting (putting it […]

Try Making A Soup Out Of The Christmas Leftovers……

No-one likes to waste food, so this christmas why not make a soup with the ‘leftovers’? I have always found the best way to do this is to put all the leftover food (yes including the brussel sprouts, potatoes and even the gravy) in a large pan, add some stock (enough to cover the food) […]

Try A Black Coffee Before Training…….

1. Accelerates fat loss Perhaps the greatest benefit of having coffee before your workout are its fat burning properties. Coffee—when consumed before exercise—can cause fat cells to be used as an energy source as opposed to glycogen. Also, the high amounts of caffeine in black coffee will increase your metabolism, which makes you burn more calories throughout the […]