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18 Mar 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Here are some suggestions that will help your Menopause Diet. 1. Boost your daily intake of fruits. 2. Choose melons, bananas and citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, which are high in potassium. 3. Potassium rich foods help balance sodium and water retention. Also include some dried fruit like apricots and figs. 4. Boost your daily intake of vegetables (inc. salad) Choose in particular,....
16 Feb 2009 by Julia McVey
Our belief system underpins everything we do in life. Self-limiting beliefs are ones that prevent us from doing things. For example "I am not a good cook" is a belief that will prevent someone from cooking a healthy nutritious meal; this in turn may lead to the consumption of processed and convenience food leading to health problems. How did they get this belief in the first place -....
11 Feb 2009 by Jennifer Louden
You are in a mood right now. What mood is it? Check in with yourself. Moods prime us for certain actions and not others. Resignation and resentment are moods that point us toward giving up, blaming, slumped shoulders and limited options. Gratitude is a mood that points us toward softening, opening our eyes wide, and beginning to wonder with curiosity and love what we can create to give back,....
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9 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
The answer lies in your metabolism, that little engine in your body that burns calories all day, every day. Because of genetics, some women burn fat faster than others. But age, weight, diet and exercise habits also play a role. s women age, their metabolisms slow down, mainly because they are losing five or six pounds of muscle each decade starting in the mid-20s. Which basically translates....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Most of us know that having a high metabolism means you burn food off quicker and that it keeps you slim. So what simple things can you do to make sure that you increase your metabolism? Eat little and often – by eating smaller meals more often (e.g. a breakfast, lunch and dinner with a mid morning, mid pm snack and even a small snack after dinner.) you’re keeping your blood sugar....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
To lose weight and tone up an exercise routine as well as a healthy balanced diet is needed, in the long run one won't work without the other. If you get the bus to work, get off a stop early and walk the rest for a little extra exercise Try not to exercise too late in the evening as you may find it hard to get to sleep. Just because your exercising dont think its an excuse to eat unhealthy....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Fats can be classed as either good or bad. Bad fats are the ones found in hard cheese, cakes, chocolate, ready meals and pastries. Good fats are the ones found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and olive oil and have so many benefits to your health such help to give you glowing skin, help lubricate your joints, hormone function, boost your metabolism and lower cholesterol. Good fats also help to....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Question: What tips do you have to lose weight? Answer: Eat little and often - 3 meals and two or three small snacks in between is ideal as this will ensure that your blood sugar levels don't drop which could lead to you wanting to reach for a high calorie, high sugar snack for a quick fix. Eat enough food. Don’t let your calorie intake drop below 1000 calories. You might lose....
2 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
When you are preparing a snack or main meal you probably often wonder what should I be having – what is the definition of a healthy balanced meal?? The main idea of putting meals and snacks together is to make sure that you try and include protein, carbohydrates and good fats as well as keeping to sensible portion sizes of food. A diet that is made up of all these things will....
2 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Skipping meals could actually mean that you are slowing down your metabolism. When this happens it makes losing weight and toning up very difficult. If your calorie intake is too low not only will you lack energy but your body will end up holding onto fat instead of letting it go!! I have so many clients that say to me "but I hardly eat anything" and "I....
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