Everyone is aware of the dangers of sugar and how it affects the body, which is why people choose to avoid sugar as much as possible. While our ancestors used sugar as a source of energy to handle their daily work, today, sugar is found in everything we eat. According to the American Heart Association, the …
One of the hardest things to deal with when you’re dieting is that craving feeling, where you just have to have a bar of chocolate or bag of crisps. Unfortunately, it seems the things we crave are always unhealthy snacks; if you find yourself desperate for a nice stick of celery or an apple, consider …
When you’re trying to lose weight or improve your fitness levels, self-control is what will make or break it for you. If you don’t have willpower, you’re more likely to slip back into bad habits and not see the results you want. You need to ensure that you’re able to stick to your plan, make …
When it comes to improving your fitness levels, health and general well-being, it isn’t just about what you do, but how often you do it. You may well have worked out hard on one day, but if you don’t maintain your momentum and stick to a routine, that gym session won’t count for much. Creating …
When it comes to diet, many people are great at getting a good balance between protein, carbohydrates and fat. Others focus on eating the right amount of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, looking at things on a much more intricate scale. However, there’s one nutrient that often gets missed out: Fibre. You probably already know …
If you lead a busy lifestyle, it can be easy to fall off track when it comes to healthy eating. Working long hours or constantly rushing around means it’s more convenient to grab something quick to eat, but this will probably result in you picking up something unhealthy. Living on a diet of fast food …
Processed food often gets a bad rap, and mostly for good reason. As a rule of good health, you should enjoy a clean, natural diet and avoid eating processed food. However, it’s important to understand what processed food is and why it is unhealthy for you before you completely write it off from your diet. You should …
H2O is key to keeping our bodies in balance. Even just a 1% change in the amount of water in our bodies can negatively impact our health. How H2O supports your body Water plays a vital role in the physical processes inside our bodies. It’s what regulates our bodies and promotes good physical function. Staying …
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Going vegetarian – or vegan, if you’re even more dedicated – is becoming increasingly popular. You might decide to give up meat and/or dairy for health reasons, to reduce harm to the environment or because you want to do more to support animal welfare. No matter the reason, if you want to give up a …
After a long hard week at work, there’s nothing better than being able to relax at the weekend. You can sleep in, treat yourself and enjoy a drink or two. But is your weekend actually draining you of energy for the week ahead? Doing certain things at the weekend almost set you up to fail …