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 […]
Healthy Dinner Party Starter……
Coriander-chilli chicken meatballs Prep: 20min – Cook: 40min – Ready in: 1hr Ingredients Serves: 8 900g (2 lb) minced chicken 100g (4 oz) dried breadcrumbs 4 spring onions, finely sliced 1 tablespoon ground coriander ½ bunch fresh coriander, chopped 4 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice oil for pan frying Method In a large bowl, mix […]
Better Sore Than Sorry!!
What is the a healthy amount of weight to lose a week to avoid yo-yo dieting…..
Try to avoid yo yo dieting with this simple, effective and logical idea. You must use up more calories than you take in. Since one pound of fat equals 3,500 calories, you need to reduce your calorie intake by 500—1000 calories per day to lose about 1 to 2 pounds per week (a healthy amount of […]
Orange, Strawberry & Mint Flavored Water
Millions of us guzzle litres of fizzy drinks every year. Fizzy drinks and squash have gone from being an occasional treat to becoming a beverage that is consumed daily, even replacing water for many people. A typical can of regular Coke contains over 9 teaspoons of sugar, that is 39 grams of sugar. The recommended daily allowance of sugar, […]
Be Great And Start Now…..
Get motivated.
Great Article On Breathing Through Your Nose.
http://www.breathingremedies.co.uk/2014/01/29/nasal-breathing/
What do you consume after exercise and why?
Proper nutrition is essential to help not only athletes recover from competitions, but also you after your workout. It is widely accepted that carbohydrates are a critical fuel source during exercise and also play a major role in promoting recovery after exercise (ideally consumed within 30 minutes upon completion of workout). However, the importance of […]