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
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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
Remove The Post-Christmas Blues!
The post Christmas period can make even the strongest of people feel a little weary. Back to work, lack of forthcoming social events, the inevitable weight gain, miserable English weather and you better not even check the bank balance as they can all help lead to that melancholic feeling. However, there are many ways lighten … Keep reading
Fitness Trends 2016
It’s that time of year again where people are assessing what will be the high profile fitness trends of 2016. Here are some of my predictions. Wearable technology. You don’t need me to tell you that one of the biggest fitness trends of the last couple of years will continue to be one of the … Keep reading
New Year Detox!
Christmas can be a hard time for your organs here are seven ways you can help detox your body this January… Your Kidneys filter the excess protein you have most likely taken on board during the Christmas season. If you drink a glass of cranberry juice each day – it helps to remove toxic build-ups … Keep reading
How Do You Spend Your Free Time?
If you’re lucky enough to live a long life, it would be a shame for it to not be as fruitful as could be. After all there are something’s inescapable, that you can barely go a day without doing and they may well be stopping you from living your life to the full. The average … Keep reading
Healthy Food subsitutes
Moving towards a healthy leaner diet doesn’t have to be hard and you don’t have to sacrifice all the flavours you love try these simple food substitutions to help improve your diet. Firstly, I urge you to invest in some 1-calorie cooking spray to use instead of standard cooking oil, you may not wish to … Keep reading
The Best Healthy Eating Books
Deliciously Ella: Awesome ingredients, incredible food that you and your body will love. (Ella Woodward) £9.00 From sumptuous desserts, to food on the go, delicious dips, raw treats and rainbow bowls of awesome veggies, Ella’s philosophy is all about embracing the natural foods that your body loves and creating fresh, simple dishes which are easy … Keep reading