The thing I hear most often from people trying to clean up their lifestyle and take a new and healthy approach, is that the cost of eating healthy is so expensive. Part of this problem is that if you want to take your journey seriously, you want to buy great fresh produce and preferably, organic, … Continue reading CLEAN AND MEAN 18
We so often rely on salt to flavour our food, more often due to habit but why not try using fresh herbs and spices instead? As well as pimping up your otherwise bland meal with delicious fragrant herbs and spices, some of these are also said to have wonderful healing properties. Cumin is said to … Continue reading HERBS THAT HEAL
With government guidelines now recommending we consume ten portions of fruit and veg a day, we need to work out ways of getting them into our food in lots of ingenious and sneaky ways, especially when it comes to kids. I know it sounds like a huge amount to consume daily but it really isn't. … Continue reading SNEAKY VEG
Matcha really is the power house of the beverage world. It is a stone ground powdered green tea from Japan? It has amazing cancer fighting properties and is said to be beneficial in aiding fat loss. Packed full of antioxidants, it boosts immunity and increases metabolism. It calms your mind and relaxes your body and … Continue reading MATCHA MAGIC!
When starting your fitness journey, your main focus should be on HEALTH and FITNESS not just weight loss. Don't look for quick fixes as these don't last long term and ultimately, lead to failure due to their unsustainability. If you focus on gaining control of your health rather than losing weight for a special occasion, … Continue reading NO QUICK FIX
You must have had your head buried if you haven't yet understood the dangers of a high salt diet. All the information you need to know about Government guidelines (GDA) are readily available on line and from the British Heart Foundation leaflets at your GP centre. Adults should try not to consume over 6 gms … Continue reading REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE
Regular physical activity has been proven to improve your cholesterol levels. The Government would recommend aiming to do at least 150 minutes of activity a week. This activity should take you out of your comfort zone and have your heart rate elevated to get the maximum health benefit from it. If you follow this simple … Continue reading CHOLESTEROL
It's the most common question I get asked, "do you eat carbs?" Hell yeah is my reply. Life without oats would be no life! The key is to firstly understand what carbs are, secondly which ones are considered good and bad and finally the best time to consume them. I hear so many people saying … Continue reading THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF – CARBS …
Our adrenal glands are responsible for making our body's hormones. If we are under stress our bodies really struggle to regulate and to release important hormones like cortisol, adrenaline and norepinephrine. The key is to try and manage your stress levels before you hit adrenal fatigue. Exercise as well as getting enough sleep has been … Continue reading AND BREATHE…
At the risk of sounding utterly boring, I just wanted to reiterate that "dieting" doesn't need to mean BBT (boring bland or tasteless). With a little imagination and creativity you will look forward to meal times. I am on a one woman mission to re educate, reboot and challenge your tastebuds making healthy nutrition easy … Continue reading CREATIVE IN THE KITCHEN
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