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 including some [...]
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 chocolate cake, [...]
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 want to make [...]
…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, which in turn [...]
If you suffer symptoms of IBS (irritable Bowel Syndrome), then you may wish to try adding probiotics into your diet.
The usual symptoms of IBS include, diarrhoea/constipation or both, trapped wind, stomach cramps and flatulence. Diet sometimes can help eliviate some symptoms, but more and more studies show that there is actually a greater link to [...]
Well, we’ve all probably heard the saying:
‘Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper’.
It’s very true and a good rule to try to stick by for everyone.
Children especially, have a lot of benefits from eating a good healthy breakfast. More and more studies show that it helps with concentration, weight [...]
Hi All
Just came across an interesting article.
A recent study has shown that up to 40% of breast and bowel cancers in the UK can be prevented by following a healthy diet, with plenty of regular exercise and making sure that you maintain your weight and keep to a healthy weight.
And so the focus is now [...]
Peanuts! Peanuts and more PEANUTS!
Yes. Word is out from health professionals that peanuts and most nuts in general are very good for our health, along side a healthy balance diet and exercise.
Recent studies have confirmed that regular consumption of peanuts and peanut butter can help benefit your physical, mental and emotional health. It also has [...]
Hello everyone.
Today I was lucky enough to be able to donate my blood.
This was the very first time for me and I must say that it was a lot quicker and easier than I thought it might be. I was surprised at how many people turned up for this. Even people coming off the streets [...]
