Now that New Year's Eve is here, you're probably getting ready for a night of partying and looking forward to enjoying a few alcoholic drinks. While there's nothing wrong with letting your hair down and indulging in some alcohol on the big night, failing to choose your drinks wisely can lead to you consuming thousands of calories on the night. That's why today I've decided to help you slash the calories in your alcohol and bring together all the posts on the topic via The Free Fitness Tips New Year's Eve Low Calorie Alcohol Roundup. 5 High Calorie Alcoholic Drinks To Avoid This Christmas … [Read more...]
4 Low Calorie Ciders To Try This New Year’s Eve
February 2016 Update: Since originally writing this post, I've found that my original findings on the fourth cider on the list - Stella Artois Cidre were incorrect. It actually contains 290 calories per bottle and not the 150 calories I initially stated. I have now removed Stella Artois Cidre from the list and advise you to stick with the three remaining ciders below if you want to minimise the amount of alcohol calories you consume. With the Christmas holidays almost over and New Year's Eve just a day away , the chances are you're going to be indulging in a little more alcohol than usual … [Read more...]
3 Healthy & Natural Immune Boosting Soups
With the Christmas holidays here and New Year's Eve on the horizon, you're probably looking forward to resting, relaxing and spending some quality time with friends and family. While there's definitely a lot to like about the holiday season, one of the unfortunate facts about this time of year is that the cold winter weather can have a negative impact on your immune system and increase your chances of contracting the common cold and the flu. That's why in today's post I'm going to help you protect your immune system from seasonal decline and provide you with 3 Healthy & Natural Immune … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips Christmas Roundup
With Christmas now just a day away, you're probably going to be very busy making your last minute preparations. So today, instead of providing you with a brand new post, I'm going to be providing you with a roundup of all the festive posts that I have published on Free Fitness Tips over the years. This roundup will allow you to quickly and easily find any Christmas themed diet and fitness articles that are available on this site. So whether you're looking for a healthy Christmas recipe, ideas for burning calories over the festive period or tips for eating healthy during the holidays, you … [Read more...]
10 Nutrient Packed Christmas Dinner Vegetables
Christmas dinner is one of the many highlights of Christmas day. However, if you load up on the wrong foods during the meal, your caloric intake can easily surpass the 1,000 calorie mark before you've even got to dessert and after dinner treats. The good news is that if you focus on the right foods, you can slash the calories in your festive meal without starving yourself. In this article I'm going to helping you do just that by listing 10 Nutrient Packed Christmas Dinner Vegetables. Each one of these vegetables is tasty, good for you and low in calories. By filling your plate with these … [Read more...]
8 Nutritious Alternatives To Christmas Turkey
When it comes to Christmas dinner, turkey is the most popular choice by far with over 10 million UK residents enjoying a roast turkey on Christmas day each year. While there's nothing wrong with turkey and it's a perfectly healthy Christmas dinner choice, not everybody's a fan of this festive meat. So, if you're not a turkey lover or simply want to try something a little different this Christmas, check out these 8 Nutritious Alternatives To Christmas Turkey. 1) Beef Beef is a rich, tasty alternative to Christmas turkey that packs 219 calories per 113g serving. Despite what many people … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy: Foods That Boost Your Eyes
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Optical Express. ----- If you ask someone what they need to do to have overall good health they will probably tell you eating right. Ask them specifically what to eat to maintain eye health and they probably will mention carrots. However, carrots are not the only food that will keep your eyes healthy. There are actually many different kinds of foods that, when added to our diet, can help boost the health of our eyes. Taking care of your eye health is essential in order to ensure they work properly for years to come. Many people use eyewear to … [Read more...]
Dietary Supplements For People With Food Allergies
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from the online supplement store Revital.co.uk. ----- There are a lot of people who prefer well balanced diets over taking dietary supplements daily to substitute for the lack of certain vitamins and minerals. “My motto is always: food first,” says Rachel Berman, director of Nutrition for Calorie Count. However, food allergies are a stepping stone for most of these arguments. There are plenty of people out there nowadays who are allergic to gluten, dairy products, eggs, fish and so on – vital food products that are necessary for the healthy … [Read more...]