This post is sponsored by Simply Supplements. ----- Unfortunately January is here meaning Christmas is over and it’s now the long slog until the summer starts. Many of us have overindulged during the Christmas period, eating too much and drinking too much and so may enter the New Year a few pounds heavier and feeling not quite at our best. This is where a New Year detox can be helpful. A detox to help flush our system, boost our immunity and get rid of the many toxins we have ingested over the Christmas period. Detoxing is a short term way to boost health and should be the start of the … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Increase Your Healthy Fat Intake In The New Year
When it comes to eating healthier in the New Year, most people don't understand the importance of dietary fats. They see them as high calorie nutrients which lead to clogged arteries and weight gain and therefore view them as something that should be avoided. However, the truth is, with the exception of man made trans fats (which can be very damaging to your health and should be avoided at all costs), dietary fats not only boost your health but they're actually essential for your survival. That's why today I'm going to be helping you make sure you eat enough of them this year by providing you … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Get More Protein This New Year
One of the biggest New Year health and fitness goals people have is to improve their diet and start eating healthier. In one of my recent posts I discussed how you can do that by eating healthier carbohydrates this New Year. Today I'm going to be following up on that post and listing 4 Ways To Get More Protein This New Year. As you probably know, protein is one of the three macronutrients your body needs to survive. Its main role is to build, maintain and repair all of your body's cells but it also regulates a number of important internal processes. If you don't eat enough protein, you not … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Eat Healthy Carbohydrates In The New Year
Carbohydrates are a controversial macronutrient in health and fitness circles. Many people see them as a nutrient that contributes to chronic diseases such as diabetes and something that should be avoided at all costs. While it's true that you can technically survive without carbohydrates (your body can use fats and protein for energy if there are no carbohydrates available) and eating too many or eating the wrong kind can be very damaging to your health, when you eat the right kind of carbohydrates, in the right quantities, they can boost your health in numerous ways. That's why today I'm … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips New Year Diet Action Plan
Now that Christmas is over and the New Year is here, it's time to get your health and fitness back on track. In the next couple of posts I'm going to help you do exactly that by providing you with two action plans to kick start your diet and your fitness. In today's post I'm going to be focusing on how to improve your diet by following a few simple steps. So keep reading for The Free Fitness Tips New Year Diet Action Plan. 1) Focus On Foods You Enjoy One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their diet is that they believe healthy foods and foods they enjoy are mutually … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips New Year’s Eve Low Calorie Alcohol Roundup
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...]