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7 Aug 2009 by Ali Campbell
Getting going part 2… please do not read this till next week or after you are comfortable with the ideas in part 1… Drink! An odd one when we’re talking about weight loss but drinking plenty of water will definitely help you lose weight, (caffeine and booze don’t count though) your body burns fat much better when well hydrated, as well as making your muscles look full and tight, it’s....
26 Mar 2009 by Colin McKeand
It has been a long and challenging winter, but take heart, because Spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and warmer, and for many people the health resolutions they set at New Year are a distant memory. It is a great time therefore to do a whole re-evaluation of your health and lifestyle goals. Changes in your everyday habits can be critical, especially if a....
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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....
9 Feb 2009 by Colin McKeand
The human body is a complex organism that has evolved over millions of years and is made up entirely from molecules derived from food. It is the greatest machine on earth, but needs fuel to operate, and the fuel we give it comes directly from the things we eat and drink. The foods we eat, that come from plants, and second hand from animals that eat the plants, contain nutrients. These....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Eating plenty of protein will help to control your appetite - it’s that element in a meal that leaves you with that satisfied feeling. It is essential for building lean muscle and lean muscle in turn increases your metabolism. A fist-sized portion is a good indicator of the amount of protein required. Good sources of protein are lentils, beans, chicken, turkey, fish or lean beef.
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....
29 Jan 2009 by Alba Feely
Before exercising your body needs energy to enable you to put a really good effort into your workout. Keep your snack light before exercising as a big meal will make you feel tired and sluggish. After exercising your body needs nutrition to begin recovering and replenishing. Here are some example of what you should and shouldn't eat to really boost the benefits of your workout. Good stuff....
28 Jan 2009 by Colin McKeand
Follow these eating tips to improve your health and wellbeing in the Autumn months. Autumn has arrived, the leaves are falling, the nights are drawing in, and it seems to be getting that bit colder. This is the official harvest time of nature, when there is a shift in energy, climate and diet and we are provided with an abundance of nourishing foods. There is a wealth of ripe, tasty....
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