We start losing weight with all the best intentions. Our meals are all planned out, we’re full of optimism and enthusiasm, and we’ve even dug out those running shoes for the first time in forever. Nothing can stop us! And then out of nowhere, our brains decide that we don’t want that healthy salad. No, … Keep reading
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When should you eat if you want to lose weight?
When we’re losing weight, we’re always thinking about what we’re eating, whether it’s healthy enough, and often what we’d like to be eating instead!However, while what we eat is obviously important, we shouldn’t overlook the issue of when we eat. In fact, according to a study by the University of Texas, the time of day … Keep reading
Coconut oil: Superfood or super fad?
Coconut oil: Superfood or the fad that could make you fat? Another week, another super food that’s going to magically make you thin and healthy. This time the flavour of the week is coconut oil. You can barely open a cookbook or watch a cooking programme on TV that isn’t heralding it as the second … Keep reading
The Importance of Drinking Water on a Diet
It is very important when following this diet to drink you water allowance. Aside from keeping you hydrated, drinking water can actually help you lose weight. Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body speed up its metabolism, helping it to burn fat. It also helps the body to digest food and eliminate toxins … Keep reading
Health Benefits of Lemons
Rich in vitamin C lemons have long been used for there health benefits, but did you know that one of the major benefits of drinking warm lemon juice is to speed up digestion and inevitably your metabolism. Making warm lemon juice the perfect ‘good morning drink’. Nutritional Value Of Lemons A glass of lemon juice contains … Keep reading
Metabolism: Tips and Tricks
If you’re on a diet and trying to shred those extra pounds that have inevitably creeped up on you over the festive period there is one thing you need to keep an eye on, and that’s your metabolism. We have all known people throughout our lives who seem to constantly gorge themselves and never seem … Keep reading
Benefits Of Coffee
The health effects of coffee are quite controversial. Depending on who you ask, it is either a super healthy beverage or incredibly harmful. But despite what you may have heard, there are actually plenty of good things to be said about coffee. For example, it is high in antioxidants and linked to a reduced risk … Keep reading
Why Porridge is Awesome!
Porridge, the warm breakfast cereal that is simply oats, that are brought to the boil slowly until you’re preferred consistency is reached, is one of the best ways to start the day. Here are just some of the reasons why porridge is awesome… Appetite Regulation Whole grains and whole-grain derivatives have a high amount of … Keep reading
How to survive long-haul travel!
Being enclosed in a metal tube for several hours can be hard even for the most frequent passenger. But long haul flights don’t have to be the uncomfortable experience we expect. Here are some helpful tips for the next time you step on board.. Pack snacks Hunger on the ground is bad enough, but … Keep reading
Walking: The Best Entertainment!
If you’re searching for a way to spend the evening, or that free day at the weekend you’ve suddenly found yourself with, you should look no further than where your own legs could carry you. Whether by yourself, with friends or that special someone, you could just leave the house and see what you can … Keep reading