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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 …
In yoga, relaxation refers to the loosening of bodily tension and mental tension. Keeping the muscles in a constant alert state uses a lot of energy which won’t be available when the muscles are called upon to really function. Relaxation is a conscious practice that lies somewhere in between effort and no effort. To truly …
There are lots of myths and superstitions surrounding stretching. Nobody really knows when to include them within a work out, how long to do them for and what specific stretches you should actually do. Every class you go to, every fitness DVD and every person in the gym will incorporate stretches into their workouts differently. …
Research has shown that there are significant health benefits in eating five portions of a variety fruit and vegetables (in total, not of each) per day. We are recommended to eat a minimum of 400g of these healthy goodies as it is said to lower the risk of health conditions such as stroke, heart disease …
For some healthy living is just a hobby; something that they enjoy and try to stick to because it makes them feel good. However, some people turn healthy living into a career and it can be one of the most rewarding things in the world. If you’re struggling to find your career path in life …
It’s not just diet and fitness that amount to a healthy lifestyle, you have to factor in emotional and mental wellbeing too. You can eat all the edamame you possibly can and run everywhere but if your mind isn’t in the best state or you’re unhappy with yourself as a person then you aren’t living …
Happy New Year everyone! Hopefully you’ve had a well-deserved break and some lovely lie ins? Now though it’s time, if you haven’t already, to get moving and starting afresh for the New Year. We’re not going to tell you to make changes to your diet, we’re not going to tell you to throw out all …
It’s not always easy to get kids to exercise and keep busy, especially in this day and age where computer games seem to reign supreme. The best way to get kids moving and looking after their bodies is to make it fun. Putting music on, timing them, chasing them, laughing with them and making it …
Winter is the time when colds, coughs and all sorts of minor ailments kick in. It’s awful outside; howling wind, rain and freezing temperatures. It’s easy to want to stay indoors and eat comfort food like stodgy pasta, mash potatoes, pies and pastries and glug on hot chocolate which is why people tend to put …
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 …
