Tag: nutrition

HYPOTHYROIDISM

HYPOTHYROIDISM There are a number of telling symptoms that portray a possible under-active thyroid, although the results of a traditional blood test may not reveal abnormal levels.  These include cold hands and feet, unexplained weight gain, and a tendency to cry easily.  In addition, fatigue, loss of motivation, poor physical energy and an inability to […]

02/07/2016 | 0 Comments More

THE BIG BREAKFAST

THE BIG BREAKFAST The most important meal of the day is often the most neglected meal of the day, BREAKFAST. Breakfast has huge implications on your energy levels later in the day… Here are some breakfast ideas… Cereal: 1 bowl of porridge, muesli, all bran or fruit n fibre for example.  Use semi-skimmed milk or […]

01/07/2016 | 0 Comments More

FLUID – Facts

FLUID – Facts: The importance of drinking water… Most people do not drink enough water and may unknowingly suffer from effects of minor dehydration almost every day. Dehydration symptoms include feeling lethargic, fatigue, suffering from headaches or a lack of concentration. The best way to see if you are taking enough fluid is to check […]

01/07/2016 | 0 Comments More

NEOVITE – Natures Food For Peak Performance

Neovite is first milk, rich in colostrum, collected in the 48hrs after calving.  Its exceptional nutrients, protect agents, antibodies and repair factors: Stimulate immune response Improve digestive health Enhance repair and recovery Neovite is an excellent way to accelerate recovery after your workout. IMMUNITY: Boost immune system Auto-immune moderation Faster damage repair DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Harmful […]

09/04/2016 | 0 Comments More

The Banana – Natures Energy Bar

Easy to carry when you train outdoors or in the gym, bananas can be eaten before, during or after exercise and contains contains almost twice as much carbohydrate as any other fruit. The good old banana is high in energy and gives off instant energy, full of carbohydrate, low in fat and full of vitamins […]

06/04/2016 | 0 Comments More

How to Reduce Fat Intake

1: Cut off all visible fat from meat and poultry as well as skin. 2: Use low fat rather than full fat forms of natural yogurt, fromage frais, cottage cheese and quark.  (be aware to look though at the saturated content compared to the full fat version and sugar content, sometimes low fat products actually […]

03/04/2016 | 0 Comments More

Calcium Facts

Calcium: What are the functions of calcium?  About 99% of the calcium in the body is found in our skeleton where it provides strength and rigidity, enabling us to stand upright, walk, run and jump.  Calcium is also found in teeth. The remaining 1% is found in our blood and body fluids and regulates contraction […]

31/03/2016 | 0 Comments More

Vegetable & Grilled Tuna Kebabs

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Calories: 371 Protein: 35g Carbohydrates: 15g Sugars: 7.7g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 0.08g PREP TIME: 5mins.         COOKING TIME: 15mins.   INGREDIENTS: 4x Tuna Steaks (approx 150g each) 2x Red onions 12x Cherry tomatoes 1x Red pepper 1x Yellow pepper 1tbsp of Olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Lemon & […]

16/01/2016 | 0 Comments More

WHY DIETS DONT WORK

The most popular way to produce a negative calorie balance is…. TO DIET. It is assumed that eating fewer calories results in weight loss.  However, over 96% of dieters regain the weight they lost (and often more) after they return to normal eating. SO WHY DONT DIETS WORK? When our calorie intake is reduced, most […]

10/01/2016 | 0 Comments More

5 Ways to Improve Your Fertility

If you’re like most people you probably have vague recollections of boring high school chemistry classes when you hear the word, “pH.”  Don’t let chemistry class stop you from accessing one of the greatest factors for health, including your reproductive health–an alkaline diet. Chemistry 101 All you need to know about pH to start reaping […]

25/06/2013 | 0 Comments More