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26 Feb 2009 by Colin McKeand
In 400 B.C. Hippocrates the father of medicine said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” The wisdom of Hippocrates words takes on more importance than ever as we discover the potent, health-giving substances of super foods. Here’s a list of some of these foods that should always be in your kitchen. Apples — more vitamin C than an orange and full of....
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
They are a vital part of a healthy, balanced diet. They are required for a huge range of bodily functions, from fueling your brain to providing energy for your workouts and a whole lot more. Many people assume that large quantities of carbs will give them endless energy and so many people will pile their plates high to keep their energy up, but this is not true, too much....
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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