Snacking is something that sabotages many people's healthy eating efforts. They eat a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner but they forget to prepare healthy snacks. Then when they get hungry between meals, they reach for a calorie packed snack (such as candy, chocolate or a cookie) and undo all their good work. The good news is that healthy snacks are easy to put together and once you get used to preparing them, you can easily satisfy your appetite between meals without loading up on calories and unnatural ingredients. There are lots of options when it comes to healthy snacking. Greek … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Fill Up On Fish
Fish is a filling, full flavoured food and can be enjoyed hot or cold. It contains high levels of protein which builds, maintains and repairs all your body's cells. It's also an excellent source of healthy fats which boost all your vital organs, protect against chronic disease and much more. In addition to this, fish is packed full of B vitamins, vitamin D and selenium which collectively enhance your energy levels, strengthen your bones and teeth, give your body antioxidant protection and much more. As mentioned above, fish is very versatile and tastes great hot or cold. When eaten hot, it … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Enjoy A Varied Diet
When many people start eating healthy, they make the mistake of sticking to a limited number of foods. While you're always going to have favourite foods, eating the same small selection of foods on a consistent basis isn't going to have a positive impact on your health. To get the most out of healthy eating, you need to be eating a varied diet that contains a wide selection of healthy, natural, unprocessed foods. These foods should be rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients and provide you with plenty of carbohydates, fats and protein. The articles below list a huge amount of nutrient … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Add Oranges To Your Diet
Oranges are sweet, juicy, tangy, packed full of nutrition and contain just 62 calories per fruit. They're rich in fiber which promotes regular bowel movements, keeps your digestive system healthy and allows you to get the maximum nutrition from your food. Oranges are also an excellent source of vitamin C and various B vitamins which collectively boost your energy levels, strengthen your immune system, help your wounds to heal and provide your cells with antioxidant protection. In addition to this, they're packed full of the phytonutrients carotenes and flavanones which protect against numerous … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Pay Attention To Your Hunger Signals
Many people eat far too quickly and ignore their hunger signals in the process. Not only does this prevent them from fully enjoying their meals but it also leads to over eating. By slowing down the speed at which you eat, you'll become more aware of your body's hunger signals, learn exactly how much food is needed to satisfy your appetite and eat less as a result. The section below expands on this topic and provides you with lots practical healthy eating advice that can help you lose weight and advice. So if you want to start burning body fat and improving the quality of your diet, have a … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Avoid Trans Fats
Trans fats are a dangerous type of man made dietary fat that can be found in processed foods such as cookies, cakes, fast foods and frozen foods. They have no health benefits or nutritional value and have been linked with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, cancer and heart disease along with poor blood cholesterol levels. Because of this, they're something you want to be eliminating from your diet where possible. The articles below contain a wide selection of information on trans fats, the healthy fats you should be eating and some healthy fast food recipes that contain zero trans … [Read more...]
9 Top Intermittent Fasting Tips
In my last couple of posts I've looked at the main types of intermittent fasting (also known as IF) and its health benefits. While intermittent fasting is undoubtedly a healthy lifestyle choice, you do need to follow the right strategy to fully enjoy its benefits and seamlessly integrate it into your lifestyle. In this post I'll be helping you do exactly that and listing 9 Top Intermittent Fasting Tips. Once you’ve had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want to learn more about intermittent fasting and … [Read more...]
10 Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting
In my last post I looked at six of the main types of intermittent fasting (also known as IF). This style of eating has countless health benefits and can help you lose weight, build muscle, cleanse your body and much more. In this post I'll be taking a more detailed look at the positive impact intermittent fasting can have on your health and listing 10 Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting. Once you've had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want to learn more about intermittent fasting, make sure you check out … [Read more...]
6 Types Of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (also known as IF) is a style of eating that involves cycling between periods of fasting and eating. It has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the positive impact it has on weight loss, muscle gain and your overall health. There are a number of ways you can incorporate intermittent fasting into your lifestyle and in this post I'll be listing 6 Types Of Intermittent Fasting. Once you've had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want to learn more about intermittent fasting … [Read more...]
9 Top Protein Rich Meats
Meat is one of the most popular and widely consumed protein sources. However, despite its popularity, many people don't take full advantage of this protein rich food group and get almost all their protein from chicken and beef. While these are both very good protein sources, there are so many more high protein meats to try. In this post I'm going to be introducing you to the many protein packed meats that are available and listing 9 Top Protein Rich Meats. Once you've checked out the infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you … [Read more...]