Nutritional advice change so frequently that words and phrases can be confusing. here, we’ve broken the world of food and supplements down to the most basic level. Antioxidants An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits ...
Here are five essential items of exercise equipment to have at home. You can actually get many of these items from the bigger supermarkets these days, so there’s no excuse! Resistance Bands These are effective ...
If you’re after some inspiration in the kitchen this month, then look no further. Fit Fuel create nutritious food for optimal performance. Everything is professionally prepared and they only use premium quality ingredients. Head to ...
what better way to raise the funds needed for a good cause than by joining in on some of the country’s toughest challenges… …that’s exactly what former Emmerdale actor Kurtis Stacey and local Liverpool writer ...
the ‘new year, new you’ craze hits everybody like a ton of fruit and veg in January. however, you need staying power to make positive changes for life. here, Jason provides a few juicy recipes ...
It’s no secret that resistance training and endurance training offer different outcomes for the body, but does anyone really know why? A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland reveals ...
“Nuts are fabulous. they’re a great source of good fats but can yield high calorie values” Festive favourites usually include nuts, crisps, chocolates, mince pies, Christmas cake, sausage rolls, pork pies, shortbread and candy canes. ...
Jason Vale offers some delicious, warming juices and smoothies that will not only keep you feeling warm and cosy, but which will also help to boost the body and keep the pesky bugs at bay… ...
What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent Fasting (IF) is very simple: eat sometimes, don’t eat at others. While most humans do this by default when they sleep every night, IF advocates extend this period for a ...
Favourite creations. first up, Lucy Bee and her coconut oil concoctions. Recipes taken from Coconut Oil by Lucy Bee (Quadrille £16.99) Photography: Ria Osborne Overnight chia and coconut with sautéed banana serves 2 generously, or ...
Alcohol I’ve not met many people that are completely teetotal, but the good news is you don’t need to be. In fact, if you have a worklife balance encouraged by many nutritional therapists and dieticians, ...
If you’ve ever struggled to explain to others the high you feel when out on a run, we can help you out. A new study shows the effects had by leptin on the dopamine neurotransmitter, ...
Jason Vale’s final juice plan, the 5:2 juice diet , is now available from all good book stores. here are a selection of the recipes on offer, and a reminder of the benefits of juicing. ...
Time to re-evaluate everything you’re eating… it could be killing you. Unless you’ve been living on Mars, you’ll know that sugar has been in the news recently. And with good reason… the general consensus is ...
Squat like a boss by practicing these yoga moves, writes bestfit’s Dane Mitchell As the king of lower-body exercises, the squat is a fundamental movement pattern and a staple exercise in the majority of training ...
Lucy combines protein (chicken) with the benefits of avocado, which include oleic acid, lutein, folate, vitamin E, monounsaturated fats and glutathione. Add the advantages of hazlenuts – they can support brain health, improve circulation and ...
Do you need a gluten tolerance test? Gluten-free: a game-changer? BESTFIT’s Kirsty McEnroe isn’t sure… These days, you can’t go a day without hearing about the term ‘gluten-free’. Most of us have no idea what ...
Jason Vale reveals the benefits of his 5:2 juice diet, and some of the recipes involved “With the ever-increasing popularity of ‘raw’ food recipe books, spiralizers and luscious green smoothie concoctions, many people are looking ...
Healthy Snack Boxes Graze A household name that you can now find in stores such as WHSmith, as well as online, Graze enables you to combine your favourite snack combinations. From savoury treats, to Jaffa ...
Start as you mean to go on: Breakfast An oatmeal or porridge concoction will give you a strong start. Try adding almond nut butter, like Pip & Nut or Meridian Foods. Flaxseed has numerous benefits, ...
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