Healthy snacks for those who are on the go

By tightenupadmin | August 13, 2015 |

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…

Sugar Detox: everything you need to know

By tightenupadmin | August 6, 2015 |

Do you really need a sugar detox? Well, let me put it this way: sugar is toxic. And the modern diet is filled with excess added sugar that is wreaking havoc on our bodies. So yes, the chances are that you probably need a sugar detox. Like any detox, it’s not always easy, especially if your…

Sugar free diet: the sweeter side of life

By tightenupadmin | July 30, 2015 |

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…

Healthy foods – do they live up to their name?

By tightenupadmin | July 23, 2015 |

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…

Grains: friend or fiendish foe?

By tightenupadmin | July 16, 2015 |

There’s been a lot of confusion about whether or not you should include grains in your diet. This is largely due to many people claiming that grains contribute to weight gain and disease. So what is the truth about grains? Like any significant change to your diet, this should not be attempted on a whim.…