There’s a new ‘Superfood’ on the market. Can you guess what it is?

by Loretta Morgado on May 4, 2010

Well….the answer is EGGS! Yes, it’s now official. Eggs are definitely a ‘superfood’. Recent research has shown that eggs provide a variety of essential nutrients , particularly protein, essential amino acids, selenium, choline and vitamins A, D and B12. It is one of the most nutrient-dense foods around and very low in calories. It is [...]

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Soya helps reduce hot flushes in menopausal women…Fact!

by Loretta Morgado on April 27, 2010

It’s now been proven that soya isoflavones help reduce the rate of hot flushes in menopausal women by up to 41%. This was found out by a recent Italian study which showed it reduced the discomfort experienced during menopause. It was also effective after just 6 weeks of use. About 70% of women in the [...]

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What’s best – fresh, dried or tinned?

March 24, 2010

When it comes to eating more fruit and vegetables, people often struggle to eat enough on a daily basis. In the UK, we are advised to have at least 5 portions a day, in France it’s about 7 portions a day and last I heard, in Australia they aim for at least 9 portions a [...]

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What lies beneath the ‘belly bulge’ – shift it!

March 18, 2010

Have you noticed that some people tend to put on weight more around the abdominal area? Especially in men. You may have heard of the term ‘apple’ and ‘pear’ shaped. Well, abdominal weight gain means you’re apple shape. If this is you, it’s important to know that you are at a much higher risk of [...]

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Would a man admit to needing to go on a diet?

March 16, 2010

The word ‘diet’ is often associated more with the female of the species. This, I find, is also true of weight loss groups like Weight Watchers, Slimming World etc. It’s evident in the fact that a lot of the fizzy/soft drinks that are sugar free have had the word ‘diet’ or light’ taken off and [...]

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Hello everyone…sorry for the long delay

March 16, 2010

Hi All Hope you’re well. It’s been a really long time since my last blog. Well, what can I say! Life took over me. I just got really busy with family, work and trying different projects. But I’m back on track and should be writing more regularly. So I can only apologise to those of [...]

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Studies say that “Plants” help lower cholesterol

May 5, 2009

Yes. More and more studies are now confirming that plant sterols do actually help to lower the “bad” cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol) levels in your blood. Although lowering saturated and hydrogenated fats in your diet are the most important things to change, if you are struggling to lower your cholesterol with changes to your lifestyle, then try [...]

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A little bit of everything is good

May 4, 2009

I believe that life is all about enjoying it, and this also means when you are getting healthy. It’s good to make sure that you have a balance of everything in your diet and so make sure you give yourself treat days. Now when I say treat days, this literally means the occassional “treat” like [...]

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The hare never beats the tortoise in the health game

May 1, 2009

It’s true. You know the story of the hare and the tortoise. Well being slow is the best thing to be when it comes to making changes in your lifestyle to get healthy and lose weight. Basically, take things one step at a time and you’re more likely to succeed. Think of one change you [...]

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Ladies – Pile on the pounds…

April 20, 2009

…That is to your weight lifting dumbbells, of course! Yes, it’s true ladies. If you are after a quicker and more effective fat loss, and muscle definition, you need to start lifting much heavier weights. By doing so, you will be working your body and your muscles much more. You’ll be gaining more muscle mass, [...]

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