Posts Tagged ‘BALANCED DIET’
Make this one a healthy Christmas
Hmmm… a healthy Christmas? Let’s be honest, that does sound something like an oxymoron. But it is possible. And more than possible, it’s important if you want to avoid that dreaded holiday bulge. Healthy Christmas – really? So the big question is: how can you achieve a healthy Christmas? Here are some great ideas that you…
Read MoreSugar: is it really an enemy?
Research reveals the dangers of our diets With many lifestyle diseases on the increase, we have a responsibility to take a closer look at our modern diet. Sugary drinks and snacks abound. There are also hidden sugars lurking in just about everything. You just have to read the ingredients labels on food packaging to realise…
Read MoreBuild muscle to look lean and toned
In a previous post I debunked the myth that weight training will lead women to look big, bulky and masculine. Ladies, if you want to lose weight and look lean, toned and sexy then you need to build muscle. Build muscle without fear The first important thing you need to do is let go of…
Read MoreFood cravings: fighting the addiction one bite at a time
Are your food cravings thwarting your efforts to lose weight? So you have the best of intentions to eat correctly… But try as you might, you still find yourself desperately seeking high-calorie low-nutrient foods. It’s not your fault. The primitive part of your brain is wired to have these types of food cravings. Seriously. But…
Read MoreSleep and weight loss – burn calories while resting
The undeniable link between sleep and weight loss. The less sleep you get, the higher your BMI will be. Why? The answer lies in hormones. When you get insufficient sleep, your body will produce more ghrelin and less leptin. Leptin regulates your energy levels and suppresses your appetite. It is a naturally occurring hormone that…
Read MoreCounting Calories: Why You Should STOP
If you find yourself counting calories, you are not alone. The world of fad diets, ill-advised nutrition and marketing ploys has led many down this frustrating path. No approach to nutrition should leave you feeling hungry, moody, and irritable. Food is there to be enjoyed. You should be able to experience sustained weight loss and…
Read MoreEggs – to eat or not to eat?
What do you do when you’re faced with a breakfast menu? Breakfast is often touted as the most important meal of the day, and rightly so. So it stands to reason that your breakfast choice should be healthy, even if you are attending a business breakfast meeting. You want to avoid the muffins, croissants and pastries…
Read MoreHealthy snacks for those who are on the go
We all have those days. Those days when your alarm clock creates a state of panic, you rush to get ready, you’re about to fly out the door, knowing that you’re running late, when your stomach reminds you that it’s been a while since you ate. You need something quick and easy. Herein lies the…
Read MoreSugar free diet: the sweeter side of life
Let’s be honest, most of us like foods that contain sugar. Clever marketing has basically trained us from a young age to crave sugary treats. And crave is an apt word, because sugar addiction is a real thing. Yes, you can argue that sugar is natural. And sure, sugar does occur naturally in foods such as…
Read MoreHealthy foods – do they live up to their name?
So you’re doing all the right things: working out, getting enough sleep, and eating healthily. In fact, your diet consists entirely of healthy foods. Or is that just what clever marketing has led you to believe? Put down that gluten-free muffin and read on… So-called healthy foods that aren’t healthy after all You’d be surprised…
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