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Toning up your body is no easy feat, but it’s a task made much easier when you incorporate the right foods into your diet. Here are our favourite foods to help you get summer body ready. Kefir Not only is this drinkable yoghurt a good source of calcium and protein, but it will also encourage the growth of good bacteria …
Christmas is fast approaching and so are the mince pies, figgy pudding and yule logs. For that reason, it’s more difficult than ever to control the amount of sugar we’re consuming. We all know that too much sugar can rapidly make us put on weight, but there are some other ways that sugar effects your body, which might make you think …
If you’re looking to build and firm your booty then head to the gym and give these 5 exercises a try… Barbell Squat To add some resistance to your squat, try squatting with dumbbells. If you’re a little more advanced and feel like increasing the resistance further, you could switch things up by using the bar instead. Have your workout …
Just because certain foods are high in calories, doesn’t mean they can’t be eaten as part of a healthy diet. In fact, here are some of our favourite high in calorie foods which are jam packed with health benefits: Dark Chocolate 546 calories per 100g All you chocolate lovers will be happy to hear this. Although dark chocolate is undeniably …
As soon as you jump on the fitness bandwagon, it’s easy to get carried away with buying all of the ‘healthy’ snacks that supermarkets have to offer. Although a lot of these snacks can be really good for your body, others contain a lot of ingredients that you might want to avoid – especially if you’re trying to lose weight. …
When you’re trying to fill your body with the right food, it can be difficult to think of a variety of yummy recipes to cook. Protein is something you have to consider when starting any fitness or food journey. After all, your muscles, skin, bones and just about everything else wouldn’t function as well if your diet is lacking protein. …
Protein is essential to body growth. It repairs muscles after intense workouts, builds body mass and can even be a source of energy provided your body has enough carbohydrates or fats stored. Most people will know that fish and chicken are very high sources of protein. Typically most good quality meat is a great source of protein. However, there are …
The older we get, the harder it can be to stay fit and healthy. That being said, maintaining a good level of fitness is integral to achieving a healthy body and healthy mind. The importance of exercise increases tenfold as we age as our bodies begin to change; not to mention that once we reach a certain age, we store …
When it comes to getting fit, different approaches work for different people. Starting a fitness journey is a personal thing and no two fitness plans or meal plans are identical. Part of working towards achieving your goals is finding out what works for you. Some people are able to start and maintain a healthier and more active lifestyle by themselves, whilst …
