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Contrary to belief, Christmas calories count just as much as regular calories! Although many people prefer to let lose over the festive period and kick-start their healthy eating regime again in the New Year, there is no reason why you can’t enjoy the seasonal splendour whilst also watching what you eat. Read on as we …
When we exercise, the body releases ‘feel good’ chemicals called endorphins and these can improve your mood and effectively make you feel on top of the world. After all, there is a reason why working out is supposed to help treat mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. With this said, it is important that …
It is safe to say that losing weight is not an easy feat! In fact, the time that it takes to drop just one pound will differ from person to person depending on their height, current weight and, most importantly, diet. After all, what we put into our body helps determine how much of a …
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that statement is even truer when you are trying to get in shape. If you’re going to be working out then you need to fuel your body to be able to deal with the exertion. To do this, you need to make sure …
It is safe to say that we truly are what we eat. After all, a diet rich in processed food and sugary drinks will leave a person feel sluggish and malnourished whereas a balanced diet is thought to be the secret to a long and happy life. With this said, many people do not know …
Many people see cooking as an artform because there can be beauty found within a piece of meat that has been well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. In fact, a balanced marinade can enhance the flavour and texture of meat in a way that traditional seasoning just cannot achieve. Luckily, there are dozens of different ways …
Although many people tend to think about sweet and savoury dishes when it comes to Christmas, there is nothing wrong with the implementation of spice too. In fact, there are dozens of different spices that are frequently added to festive dishes in order to improve their flavour and excite the taste buds! Read on the …
As one of the most versatile meats on the market, there are dozens of different ways that a chicken can be cooked and a wide range of different dishes that it can be implemented into. Here at The Healthy Living and Fitness, we want our readers to explore their palate and revive their love for …
Spices have been around for thousands of years and were even used medicinally by the Chinese, Indians and Ancient Egyptians. With this said, the modern approach to spice focuses on its infusion in a range of savoury dishes from all over the world, however, it is still possible to reap the healing properties they were …
In a society that has become so accustomed to living a sedentary routine, it isn’t surprising to find that lifestyle related conditions like heart disease, diabetes and obesity are on the rise. After all, it may be difficult to start exercising regularly but the length of one’s life can depend on it. Interestingly, the food …
