Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Nick Clipton who manages and writes for the weight gain blog: http://www.buildingbodymuscles.com/. Nick's blog contains lots of fantastic muscle building information and also reviews many of the top body building programs. ----- If you’re on a diet plan geared towards helping you achieve optimal health and maintain a healthy body weight, one food that you must make sure that you’re getting enough of is flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are a highly nutritious food because not only are they going to provide you with some fiber, but they’re also … [Read more...]
Top 9 Pre-Workout Foods
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Lisa Shoreland - a resident blogger at GoCollege which is an excellent online guide for students. ----- Whether you’re the type of person who works out two to three times a day, or if you’re a working Mom hoping to sneak in a quick fitness routine before or after work, what you eat before you exercise ultimately determines the quality of your workout. Some experts believe that protein is the “ultimate pre-workout fuel food,” while others believe it is carbohydrates; because of this it is important to experiment and find out which foods … [Read more...]
10 Fantastic Micromineral Food Sources
The microminerals are 17 nutrients that are required by your body in amounts of less than 100 milligrams (mg) per day. Despite the small serving size, they have numerous health benefits in the body and it is essential that you make them part of your diet. Today I am here to help you do just that with a detailed list of 10 micromineral food sources. 1) ALMONDS Almonds are a great, natural snack food which are packed full of nutrients. They can be eaten on their own, as part of a dried fruit and nut mix or even fried and served with seafood. Almonds have antioxidant properties and protect … [Read more...]
Salmon: The Ultimate Superfood
Edward Stern is a guest blogger for An Apple a Day and a writer on earning your nursing degree online for the Guide to Health Education. ----- Fads come and go, and many foods that have been tagged as "superfood" are eventually shown to be less than heroic. However, one superfood that lives up to its billing is salmon. A delicious time-tested favorite of fish lovers, salmon also has amazing health benefits, so much so that the FDA is currently considering allowing genetically modified salmon to hit the market so the price of salmon will go down and more people will able to consume it. … [Read more...]
5 Smart New Years Eve Drink Substitutes
With New Years Eve celebrations going on up and down the country you are likely to be drinking quite a bit of alcohol tonight. Unfortunately, at 7 calories per gram alcohol is one of the most calorie rich food groups out there. Drinking just 4 double Jack Daniels and Cokes, 4 pints of Stella or 5 standard 275 millilitre (ml) bottles of WKD can add over 1,000 calories to your daily consumption. Fortunately, if you make some smart drink substitutions you can minimise the amount of extra calories you consume. That is why today I am going to list 5 calorie saving New Years Eve drink … [Read more...]
Oranges: A Festive Fruit That Can Be Enjoyed All Year Round
Oranges are a fruit that have been traditionally associated with Christmas due to the legend of St Nicholas (270 A.D.-347 A.D.). More recently this tradition has become weaker and oranges are now eaten all year round. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of this festive fruit. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF ORANGES? Oranges are believed to have been grown in China as early as 2500 B.C. However, they were not introduced to England until 1290 A.D. when a Spanish ship full of oranges arrived at Southampton. Oranges were considered a luxury fruit until the start of the 20th … [Read more...]
5 Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks To Consume This Christmas & New Year
When it comes to Christmas and New Year, low calorie alcoholic drinks can do wonders for your waistline. After all, alcohol is not the healthiest of drink choices. It contains 7 calories per gram making it the most calorie rich food group behind dietary fats (which contain 9 calories per gram). It also contains no vitamins or minerals, hence the reason the calories in alcohol are often referred to as “empty calories”. However, the reality is that most people (even those who lead a relatively healthy lifestyle) enjoy alcohol to some degree. With the Christmas holidays now in full swing and … [Read more...]
5 High Calorie Alcoholic Drinks To Avoid This Christmas & New Year
In an ideal world we would completely abstain from alcohol. However, the reality is that many people who lead a healthy lifestyle enjoy the odd drink (myself included). With Christmas and the New Year fast approaching you are likely to be consuming much more alcohol than normal. Unfortunately, only dietary fats (at 9 calories per gram) contain more calories than alcohol (at 7 calories per gram), making it one of the highest calorie beverages available. If you are not careful all the extra alcohol you consume over Christmas and New Year can quickly turn into excess holiday pounds. Today I … [Read more...]
5 Healthy Teas To Try This Christmas
One thing that Christmas brings with it every year is cold weather. The positive side of this is that it gives you the opportunity to try some new hot beverages. Whilst hot chocolate and mulled wine are popular festive choices, today I am going to be looking at the more traditional hot drink tea. Tea has numerous health benefits and also contains zero calories which means it can help prevent you from piling on the Christmas pounds. Below I will be discussing 5 healthy teas that you can try this Christmas. 1) BLACK TEA:- Black tea is the most popular form of tea. In fact I know very few … [Read more...]
5 Low Calorie Christmas Food Substitutes
With Christmas on the horizon you may think that healthy eating is going to take a back seat until the New Year. Chocolate, Christmas pudding and mince pies are not what many would consider healthy foods and they are certainly not low in calories. However, if you make a few smart substitutions over the festive period you can sneak in some healthy foods whilst still enjoying the Christmas treats. Today I am going to help you do just that with a list of 5 low calorie Christmas food substitutes. 1) CLOTTED CREAM > NATURAL YOGURT:- Clotted cream is a popular side dish at Christmas. When … [Read more...]