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There are three main macronutrients that should be included in every diet: proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Unfortunately, many people fail to understand the importance of carbs which can lead to yo-yo dieting and carb eliminating diets which can be extremely bad for the body. Here at The Healthy Living and Fitness, we have made it …
The reason why people fail at diets so often is because they fail to understand the basis components that are required in order to provide the results they are looking for. After all, the diet for weight loss differs greatly from a diet built around gluten intolerance. Read on to find out more… Macronutrients Every …
When the wind is hollowing outside and the cold air scratches your face as you try to carry out your day to day activities, there is nothing better than a nice warm meal at the end of the day. With this said, it can be hard to make a hearty meal a healthy meal as …
In a world where food is so readily available it can be a challenge to ensure that we consume food that actually benefits the body. After all, nutrients are a vital component in our overall wellbeing. Every single person should ensure that they have a balanced diet that includes fruit, veg, protein and healthy fats …
Trying to ensure that you stick to a healthy lifestyle is nothing except incredibly challenging. From waking up hours before you’re due at work to go to the gym to planning a weeks’ worth of meals in order to prevent slipping up at lunchtime, the whole endeavour is nothing short of difficult. When it comes …
When it comes to the festive period, many people choose to give up for the next three weeks and start again with their healthy habits when the new year hits. Sometimes this works, however most of the time it causes people to fall back into bad habits instead and lose their motivation. Although the food …
New runners and experienced runners alike will ask themselves this question all the time. In fact, it is an age-old question that we don’t exactly have a definite answer to. You see, what you eat and how much you eat before embarking on a run differs from person to person. There is a mutual agreement …
Halloween is currently creeping closer which means cold nights, scary movies and lots of candy! Despite it being socially acceptable to allow the kids to overdose on sugar for the day, us adults must awaken our inner willpower and stay strong! Here are 5 healthy Halloween treats perfect to shift the cravings…
Let’s face it, unless you were a rabbit in a past life, salads are possibly the least attractive healthy meal choice going, especially when everyone in the office is tucking into chocolate and fast food. But it’s time to release the envy of your colleagues and spruce up your salad with our top 3 hack …
Love sandwiches? Bread can be bad for you, especially white bread or those breads with lots of sugar added. Wholemeal is better, whether it be standard bread, pitta or wrap. But what about the filling? Start down that slippery slope of mayonnaise, and you might as well have had that additive packed white bread. Lemon …
