Archive for May, 2012

Off to the Supermarket

People who paln their shop in advance by making a list of what they need at the supermarket not only save money and time but also have a healthier shop too! Swap Sugar: Go for no added sugar options where ever you can (look on the labels) Calories: Compare the labels on similar foods and […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

HEALTHY BREAKFAST TIPS

Cereal with no added sugar – Sweeten your breakfast with some chopped fruit instead. Low fat yoghurt Banana on toast fruit Smoothies Toasted wholegrain English muffins or crumpets (with low fat spread)

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

Milk & Dairy Foods

Low fat dairy foods contain just as much calcium and protein as their high fat relatives and there is a growing range of low fat products on the supermarket shelves for you to choose from. You may already use semi-skimmed or even better fully skimmed milk.  Also choosing low fat cheeses, yoghurts and fromage frais […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

Bread | Cereals | Potatoes

Despite what some people say and think, these starchy foods are not necessarily stodgy and unhealthy!  Quite the opposite, if cooked and served without added fat, they are perhaps the most filling and nourishing foods we can eat. Watch out for some breads which have butter added and best to go for wholegrain.  This also […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

FRUIT & VEG | Aim for At Least 5 A-Day

Your mum was right when she told you to eat your greens when you were growing up…  She does forgot to mention about the reds, yellows and oranges. Variety is the spice of life they say, this applies to eating too…  Variety is important to get a good mixture of vitamins and minerals, eat as […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

Motivate Yourself to Eat Healthy

Helping to protect yourself from health issues is one very good reason to think about eating healthy.  There are other reasons for eating healthy that are just as important to you personally.  People often say they want to feel better, sleep better, have more energy and generally more of a sense of wellbeing.  Try filling […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

Why Eat Healthy?

A better diet can have a big impact on your health, now and in years to come!  A healthy diet can help reduce risk of coronary heart disease as well as some cancers.  It can also stop you gaining weight, which is great news because being overweight and obese means a higher risk of diabetes, […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

SOAPs | Home Spa

There are many different types of soap out there manufactured today, all of which offer uniqueproperties and are available in a myriad of shapes and finishes…  Soft, creamy bars and grainy handmade slabs with a roughhewn texture and finish, vividly coloured cubes and smooth, tactile pebbles.  Whether you stock glossy transparent blocks on a windowsill […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

BODY ATTACK | The Burning Sensation in Your Legs is Called Mediocrity

BODYATTACK is a simple high intensity group exercise class to music and suitable for all fitness levels…  You will experience high energy sport training moves for cardiovascular fitness along with upper and lower body conditioningexercises. BODYATTACK is designed around a 55min workout with two peak format and with 11 music tracks and exercises to challenge […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

Prawn Linguine with Chilli & Lemon

250g fresh king-prawns (peel) 1 red chilli (de-seed and dice) 1 garlic clove (crush) handful of coriander (chopped) 4 cherry tomatoes (cut in half) 1 lemon (juice) 2tbsps olive oil Black pepper & sea salt (grind) 500g linguine 1: Boil the linguine (check packet for how long) 2: Heat oil in hot pan, add chilli, […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More