3 things that could be sabotaging your efforts: 1. Inconsistent exercise: Regular exercise is important for a number of reasons related to weight loss but the muscle mass it sustains is well worth the effort gaining it. Muscle mass declines naturally with age, which means an active pursuit to maintain it is required. Your goals should be
There are many weight loss diets out there and they are sure to grab your attention with their promise of fast and significant weight loss. And if one does not do it for you then you can be sure that next week will see a new one bearing the same promise. Many of these are referred to a
Simple healthy snacks are an essential part of a healthy diet. It is important not to undo healthy eating at meal times with excessive snacking on non-nutritious foods. Pinterest is full of ideas but all too often we pin rather than do! Tried & tested from Pinterest, these simple healthy snacks are both nutritious and quick to
It is no surprise that the low carb, high fat (LCHF) Banting diet, Tim Noakes advocates has caused some controversy to say the least. The thought that a diet high in fat can result in weight loss is understandably an enticing one, but it is also causing many a healthcare professional fair concern. As a dietitian,
In the past year, I have gone from learning to run to loving it. This time last year I could not run 2 km without wanting (or needing) to walk but I am now on the other side of my first 21 km race with eyes on Comrades 2016! My running adventure started with my local Parkrun and I
Running Like a Girl by Alexandra Heminsley is well worth a read whether or not your are a runner and whether or not you intend to become one. Full of humour and honesty, Alexandra shares her experience of joining the running world, one step at a time. “When the morning of The
It is a well known fact that breakfast is a very important meal but it remains the meal that is least enjoyed or most often sacrificed. While most breakfast skippers are able to acknowledge this morning meal for its benefit in kick starting the metabolism after a night of fasting, breakfast has far more to
Apple butter is a tasty topper for oats or peanut butter toast and makes for a nutritious, naturally sugar free substitute to sugar, jam or syrup. Made with cinnamon, this apple butter is easy to prepare and adds great flavour without the need for added sugar. Adding sugar to cereals, porridge, teas and coffees can add
This Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry combines two of my favourite foods and is perfect for MeatLESS Monday or a quick weekend meal. Easy to prepare, it tastes like winter warmth and provides a healthy dose of fibre and vitamin A. It is important to remember that meat free or vegetarian meals still require a protein
This sugar free chocolate cake is a good substitute for the real deal. Its sweetness comes from the banana and date combination rather than an artificial sweetener. These two affordable sugar substitutes also offer nutritive value. While a better choice for people with diabetes, this cake does contain carbohydrates (28 grams per 1/12 slice) and therefore
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