Feel like a hero with your diet? Are you making sure your eating a perfectly balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates and vegetables? Resisting sweet temptations and guzzling back the suggested 3 litres of water. Try a 2 day break from protein to give your digestion a rest. Your body works hardest to digest protein from ...…
It varies, of course it does. If you have a sedentary job and do very little exercise you will require less fluids than an active person from 9am-5pm. Typically your average middle aged woman should be aiming for 2 litres. If you are exercising through the day you would look to increase this to 3 ...…
Heard that caffeine is good for your training? Used by endurance athletes and office workers alike caffeinated products have been used to increase energy. The Facts, is it good for you? Studies show that Caffeine Delays fatigue Slows the breakdown of muscle glycogen, which means your body has more fuel to keep going Enhances endurance ...…
Do you find your scrambled egg a little bland and claggy? Try this simple, tasty, easy and quick recipe with a nutritious boost. Method Squirt a couple of pumps of Frylite into a hot frying pan. Then break the eggs straight into the pan and scramble as they cook. This will give you better protein ...…
Indian Indian take away’s are a personal favourite and with such a vast selection of different dishes I particularly enjoy a family Indian take out. 1. Avoid creamy or deep fried dishes such as onion bhajis, Sag Paneer, Poppadoms 2. Opt for tomato based dishes and pick your meat or vegetables out of the sauce ...…
Chinese Nowadays chinese dishes are better as they are often clear of monosodium glutamate (do check with your restaurant). MSG can lead to obesity and other health problems – PERIOD! 1. Steer clear of ‘crispy’ items – these are normally deep fried. Prawn crackers, spring rolls are all carriers of fat. 2. Battered items such ...…
Italian By making the right decisions a delicious Italian take away can be streamlined to suit your waistline. 1. Pizza is a great way to increase your fresh veg – 5 a day portions. Also, an opportunity to have some lower fat tasty toppings such as ham, fish and prawns. 2. A big No-No is ...…
Fish and chips As someone who lives by the sea it would be rude not to indulge in the odd treat but who would have thought even Fish and Chips could be adapted to be healthier? Try these simple changes to help reduce the fat and salt contents. 1. Have a portion of baked beans ...…
1. Cardio Vascular exercise Keeping up a level of exercise that speeds up your heart beat taking your breathing a bit swifter and warming up your body – working out of your ‘comfort zone’ is where you want to be. This will help you burn calories and aid weight loss. This also helps to maintain ...…
We are so excited to announce that we have paired up with Wave105 FM raising money for their Cash for Kids project. Normally our tickets are £59 to a day camp but through Wave105 you can get yours for £39 and help raise funds for cash for kids. What is Cash for Kids? Is Wave ...…
