Fitness and nutrition are massive subjects which is why I’ve always got my nose in a book trying to learn more. These fast-moving subjects are always changing and evolving with new concepts and ideas being revealed almost weekly. If you don’t keep up, you can quickly find yourself falling behind! I listed my current five favorite fitness books in this article but, honestly, that list can change anytime soon as I’ve just bought a whole new bunch of books to read this summer. As well as improving my fitness and nutrition knowledge, I also find reading about health and exercise…
Author: Sarah
After the recent salmonella outbreak in Garden of Life raw organic meal replacement products, like a lot of people, I started wondering whether meal replacement shakes were as healthy and safe I thought they were. Especially when this meal shake is on my recommended meal replacement shakes for weight loss. Sure, they are great for weight loss but, if they could make a person sick, it might be the risks are not worth the benefits. So, I did some research and did a lot of reading and came to the conclusion that, yes, meal replacements are safe but it’s worth…
I don’t know about you but whenever I read the word “outbreak” my mind always jumps to those big Hollywood disaster movies where large groups of the world’s population are wiped out by some sort of plague. It doesn’t matter if it’s a disease or zombies – outbreaks are always bad news! So when I read that that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had reported there was a salmonella outbreak that was being attributed to meal replacement shakes, needless to say, I was worried. As you know, I am a huge fan of meal replacement shakes and it…
I had some doubts about offering a smoothie blender, but in the end I got a huge surprise. Read my friend’s reaction to this gift.
If you have never tried gazpacho, you don’t know what you are missing. This amazing Spanish dish is one of my favorite entrées and also makes for the perfect light lunch or snack. Some people might think twice about eating a cold soup but once you get over that idea, I’m sure you’ll love this spicy number just as much as I do! Ingredients 4 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cored and quartered 2 slices country white bread, crust removed if desired, torn into pieces 1 cucumber, cut into chunks 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks…
Fiber is a funny old food group. For starters, it contains no calories and is completely indigestible by humans; we simply lack the necessary enzymes and multiple stomachs to effectively break it down. It’s also something that many people fail to eat enough of. In this article, I want to lift the lid on fiber and explain why it’s important and how to eat enough of this essential foodstuff. What is fiber Fiber is part of the carbohydrate group but, as mentioned already, contains no usable calories for humans. It’s a non-starch polysaccharide which simply means it’s a complex carb…
Protein is one of the three macronutrient food groups – macro meaning big and that you need a lot of them in your diet. The other two macronutrients are carbohydrate and fat. Most people know a little about carbs and fat; they know that cutting carbs to lose weight works really well and that too much fat may sometimes be unhealthy. However, when it comes to protein, many people are in the dark! In this article, I want to explain a little but about the power of protein and why this nutrient is just as important as carbs and fat.…
I’ve written a lot about low carb diets lately and for a good reason; I think they’re one of the best ways to lose weight and keep it off. I don’t necessarily mean you have to stop eating carbs altogether; just that cutting down on bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and processed junk food will help you lose weight no mess and no fuss. But how do you go about starting a low carb diet? Many people aren’t really sure. In this article I want to provide you with a simple step-by-step guide to starting what I think is one of…
If you have read my article “10 Superfoods Good for You”, you’ll already know that these nutritional powerhouses are very good for your health. Many superfoods have been scientifically proven to fight disease and keep you healthy which is probably the biggest reason that many people use them. But, if that wasn’t a good enough reason for eating superfoods, they can also help you lose weight. How? Let me tell you! Naturally low in calories Superfoods are very low in calories – avocados and coconut oil probably being the two main exceptions. Some, such as spirulina and bee pollen, are…
Cutting carbs is a great way to lose weight. Common high-carb foods like bread, potatoes, rice, and pasta as well as breakfast cereals and processed foods are all very high in calories and will also elevate your blood glucose levels. High amounts of calories and carbs cause wildly fluctuating blood glucose levels which are a major causes of weight gain. Eliminate these problems and weight loss is virtually guaranteed. You don’t have to cut these foods completely – just reduce your intake to a reasonable minimum. For example, instead of eating bread every day, only eat it twice a week.…