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
Fats are a key component in nutrient absorption and the functioning of healthy cells and are a must in keeping our bodies healthy. As with carbs, there are good fats and bad fats, something that the Fitness Food Fairy can help you understand. Fats come in four forms and although quite complex to understand, can … Continue reading GOOD FATS BAD FATS…
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 …
All of these things can be attributed to weight gain but treated correctly, they need not be a burden or a time to give up on yourself or on life. Life isn't over when you hit middle age or when menopause is knocking on your door. This should be a time to reflect on all that … Continue reading MIDDLE AGED SPREAD, MENOPAUSE, HORMONES
It's not just a buzz word or a new diet craze, it's fact. Having your food prepped and ready to eat keeps you completely on track. Allow yourself two nights a week to prep 3 days meals in advance and keep a day as a social day to enjoy meals with friends and family. Make … Continue reading FOOD PREP
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
When we talk about body fat it's really important that you understand that there are two types of fat, one is subcutaneous which makes up about 80% of the fat and the other is visceral., the fat around our organs. The subcutaneous fat is the visible fat, like baby rolls, the fat you can pinch … Continue reading VISCERAL FAT
My name is Lina and I am a courgette addict. There you go, I said it.... So, Courgette Eaters Anonymous have helped me through this rather dark period in my life. It's been three weeks since I have been able to find any courgettes in my local farmers markets or supermarkets. I know, I know, … Continue reading Veg shortage, let’s get creative…
I recently posted an article on the benefits of protein in your diet. As I mentioned in that post, proteins are the building blocks of our bodies. They are particularly important for building muscle which is why we should incorporate protein in every meal. No, no, no! That's doesn't mean steak for breakfast lunch and … Continue reading HI PROTEIN
In my most humble opinion, I believe the biggest mistake made by us mere mortals is the inability to determine the correct portion size required for your meals and snacks. This is more often the reason why we end up piling on the pounds. This particularly seems to be true of women who, generally, end … Continue reading PORTION CONTROL
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