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...]
10 Ways To Burn 100 Calories Or More This Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching you are probably getting a little concerned about your fitness regime. High calorie treats are always on offer, Christmas parties are on the horizon and the cold, dark weather makes exercise much less bearable. However, small things can make a big difference during the festive period. Burning just 100 extra calories each day adds up to 700 calories a week and an impressive 3,100 calories over the month of December. That is why today I am going to be sharing with you 10 ways to burn 100 calories or more this Christmas. 1) CYCLE:- Cycling is a great way to … [Read more...]
Turkey: A Healthy Festive Food
Turkey is the traditional meat used for Christmas dinner. The history of this festive food dates back to 1526 when William Strickland introduced this meat to the UK. Following this introduction the popularity of turkey has skyrocketed and during Christmas 2008 approximately 10 million turkeys were consumed in the UK. The good news is that turkey is popular for a reason. Not only is it tasty but it is also extremely healthy. That's why today I am going to be taking a detailed look at this festive meat and the health benefits it can provide. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TURKEY? Turkey was … [Read more...]
10 Christmas Gifts With A Fitness Theme
With just under a month to go till Christmas you probably still have some Christmas shopping left to do. If you are super organised then you may just need the odd thing or if like me you normally leave buying gifts till the last minute you probably need quite a bit more. Today I am here to help with 10 Christmas gifts with a fitness theme. Whether you are buying for a gym junkie or just trying to gently introduce a newbie to the world of fitness, you should be able to find the perfect Christmas fitness gift for them here. 1) FITDECK FitDeck is a unique deck of 56 exercise playing cards … [Read more...]
Keep Yourself Fighting Fit This Christmas
As we approach the end of the year, Christmas is not far away. Unfortunately, in terms of fitness, Christmas can be a potential minefield. Alcohol always seems to be flowing, the weather is cold, dark and icy (making you less likely to want to leave the comfort of your own home to exercise), high calorie treats are everywhere you turn and parties seem to be happening every other day. However, with the right advice you can still maintain a fitness routine during the festive period. That's why today I am going to be looking back at some of my previous Christmas posts and outlining how you … [Read more...]
25 Top Micromineral Health Benefits
The microminerals receive very little publicity when it comes to heatlhy eating. However, each one is essential for good health and should be included as part of your diet. In this article I will be discussing exactly how they benefit your health and providing 25 of the top macromineral benefits. 1) ANTIOXIDANT BENEFITS:- Antioxidants are nutrients which protect your body from free radicals (harmful by-products of oxygen based reactions that cause oxidative damage). Oxidative damage has been linked with a number of health problems including cancer, diabetes and a weak immune system. … [Read more...]
The 17 Microminerals Explained
In my latest selection of articles I have been covering the microminerals individually. Today I will be bringing all the information from these articles together and summarising the 17 microminerals, the ways they benefit your health, the richest food sources and the adverse effects of both deficiency and overdose. WHAT ARE MICROMINERALS? The microminerals are 17 minerals that your body requires in very small quantities (hence the term 'micro'). They are part of the micronutrient family (a group of nutrients which includes minerals and vitamins). Micronutrients are different to … [Read more...]
7 Adverse Effects Of Protein Deficiency
Protein is a macronutrient that is essential for the construction, maintenance and repair of all your body's cells. Your body cannot survive without this nutrient. Failing to consume enough can have a number of negative side effects and ultimately leads to death. Protein deficiency normally affects people in developing countries who cannot get enough of this nutrient as a result of famine. It can also affect people in developed countries who make poor dietary choices (usually as a result of fad diets or poverty). Vegetarians and vegans are also more susceptible to protein deficiency … [Read more...]
3 Potential Side Effects Of Carbohydrate Deficiency
Low carbohydrate diets have become increasingly popular in recent years due to a large number of low carbohydrate diet plans (Atkins, South Beach, The Zone) getting high amounts of media attention. The basic principle behind these diets is that by reducing your carbohydrate intake you force your body into a state of ketosis (where it burns fat for energy instead of glucose and glycogen). As a result you burn more body fat and store less of it. Whilst these diets are very effective and in my opinion support good health (I have tried to reduce my carbohydrate intake over the last year), it … [Read more...]
My Slendertone System-Abs Review
Hello everyone. As regular readers of Free Fitness Tips will know I have recently trialled Slendertone System-Abs for Men for a full six weeks. Today I am going to be providing an in-depth review of Slendertone System-Abs for Men and confirming whether it does really work. I am going to be breaking this review down into the following sections: 1) PRODUCT OVERVIEW:- This section will discuss how Slendertone System-Abs for Men tones your abdominal muscles. 2) EASE OF USE:- This section will discuss how easy it is to get started with Slendertone System-Abs for Men. 3) HOW IT … [Read more...]