Healthy snacks on the go
A few years back you would struggle to find a healthy option when you needed to nip in for a quick snack to keep you going until the next meeting…
Carbohydrates – essential for energy
Few nutrients have caused as much discussion as carbohydrates – are they good or bad? Remember – if you’re doing strength training, your carbohydrate need is greater than for those…
‘Fruits are sweets’ – is that true?
There’s a difference of opinion about the statement ‘fruits are sweets’. Some insist it’s true, while others think it’s madness to suggest that fruits could be compared to sweets. But…
Filling foods-the smart way to feel satiated
Many people have a constant battle with hunger when trying to lose weight. By carefully thinking about the food you choose, you can feel more satisfied from the same amount…
Are you stressing yourself fat?
If you think that being stressed means you’re burning more energy – you’re wrong. Stress affects us in a variety of negative ways, and one of these is that you…
How to balance protein, carbohydrates and fat
To get all the nutrients from your food in the most effective way, it’s a good idea to distribute them across your meals. As I’ve mentioned previously, the protein requirement…
Should you eat before your morning workout?
Morning workouts aren’t for everyone, but for those people who love them (or for those who just think it’s better to get exercise over with early in the day), the…
How to make your new habits sustainable
You have just started your new life. Healthy eating according to a strict schedule, exercise, and no sweets or snacks at the weekend. Instead, you’re sitting on the sofa with…
New habits? What you can expect when you change your lifestyle
Changes in lifestyle are much more foreseeable than you might think since all behavioural change goes through the same stages. Regardless of whether you are to start exercising, switch to…