MACRO AND MICRO NUTRIENTS
In just 3 minutes, and 3 meals, for just $3.00 you would wonder how you can get all the nutrients you need. Well here’s an example for you to try – Chop broccilini, asparagus and red capsicum and place in a pan with coconut oil, put spinach leaves on top...
read moreCARBOHYDRATES – GRAINS ………
Today I am going to blog about BLACK RICE – and yes it is a grain! And yes it is a carbohydrate! The bran hull (outermost layer) of black rice contains one of the highest levels of the antioxidant anthocyanin found in any know food. To summarize the healthy...
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How many people are confused about what to eat to be healthy? And what exercise to do. We have more information available than ever before on both what to eat and how to train which is leading to more mis-information than ever! How can this be and also, why is the...
read moreSTRENGTH TRAINING/RESISTANCE TRAINING/WEIGHT TRAINING
They are all the same thing. Everyone should be doing this type of training. You may not be old, but one day you will be, particularly if you look after your health. We know that a regular strength training program preserves and increases your muscle and bone mass...
read moreChia Seeds – Is this just another “fad” food?
The chia plant is native to Mexico and the seeds which are small (either white or black) are an oilseed. They are high in linoleic acid and can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. This fatty acid helps your body absorb fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K...
read moreFruit and Vegetables – more is better!
New studies have found that increasing your daily intake of fruit to five serves a day, and your daily intake of vegetables to ten, reduces the risk of heart disease by eight per cent, a stroke by fifteen per cent, and cancer by nine per cent!
read moreHow to Get Started on a Health and Fitness Regime
Although we all want to be fit, healthy and strong, it still takes motivation and work. This is where a good personal trainer comes in!
read moreWeight Loss: Mind over Matter
Before setting out to lose weight, you need to mentally prepare yourself. Here are my three main tips.
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