In my last post I provided you with 3 Healthy Alternatives To Mince Pies. However, if you really can't resist these festive treats and want to enjoy regular mince pies, one alternative solution is to work them off. In this article I'm going to be showing you how to do just that and listing 10 Ways To Work Off That Mince Pie This Christmas. An average mince pie contains around 200 calories, so each of the methods listed will show you how to burn off that number of calories by performing a certain activity for a specific amount of time and all the calculations are based on a 68kg (150lb) … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2012
5 Ways Co-Q10 Could Help Your Training Regime
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Healthspan. ----- Nothing beats a great workout, except on those days when you don’t have the energy for one press up, let alone reps of 10! Our busy lifestyles can leave us fighting fatigue, but if you’re lacking stamina at the gym, another force could be in play - a lack of co-Q10. What Is Co-Q10? Co-Q10, or coenzyme Q10, is a natural compound found in the body which helps cells produce energy. This substance, which has similar properties to vitamins, is located in mitochondria cells, also known as the power plants of cells. Co-Q10 helps … [Read more...]
Worst Ways Your Healthy Eyes Can Get Affected This Christmas
Hello everyone. This is a guest post written by Kristine Foster from GetLenses.co.uk. ----- December has started and Christmas is around the corner. This is the time of the year when you are all busy purchasing presents for family, friends and loved ones and are heavily occupied planning parties, mailing packages and decorating your house. With an endless list of things to do and see towards the end of the year, a little carelessness can cause an eye injury and ruin your Christmas holidays. The following are the worst 8 ways, which can cause you an eye injury that can ruin your … [Read more...]
3 Healthy Alternatives To Mince Pies
With Christmas now just 25 days away, mince pies are likely to be on offer everywhere you go. While mince pies are certainly tasty and it's fine to consume them in moderation, eating them every day can have a negative impact on your health and fitness goals. Each pie contains over 200 calories and most brands of mince pie also contain dangerous trans fats. The good news is that if you get a little creative, there are plenty of healthy ways to satisfy your craving for mince pies without the excess calories. So if you find yourself tempted by mince pies on a daily basis, put them down and try … [Read more...]