1) Take regular exercise. Every time our feet make contact with the floor, tiny fractures are created throughout the bone, and this damage triggers the body to repair the bone, thus increasing bone density. Those with a sedentary lifestyle are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis and sustaining fractures. The best forms of exercise for Continue reading
Fast Food Power Lunches This week we have included highly nutritious AND delicious recipes that can be prepared literally in minutes! Simply make sure you have all the ingredients in store – It is a good idea to make more than one serving (where appropriate) so you always have a good selection of ‘fast food’ Continue reading
Super Salad with Pomegranate, Spinach & Walnuts This salad can team up perfectly well with the pea, feta and mint frittata I posted a recipe for earlier. This salad can boost your nutrient intake and is full of different textures and great flavours. Spinach is considered to be one of the world’s healthiest vegetables when it Continue reading
Vegetarian Summer Meal – Peas, Feta Mint Frittata This frittata recipe is perfect for people who don’t eat meat but can be enjoyed by everyone who is in search of a lighter summer meal. The eggs and feta in this dish provide good protein. You may not consider peas to contain a lot of nutrients but Continue reading
Frozen Yoghurt – Healthy Summer Treat This recipe is perfect for when you want to treat yourself and your family on a hot summers day but want the treat to be a healthy one. It is simple to make in advance when you notice the temperatures will rise the next day or later in the Continue reading
New Omega 3 Test Those of you who have been to see me for a consultation will know that I often use tests in my practice. I don’t like to work with assumptions, so if the budget is available I will always encourage my clients to take a test to explore underlying causes of their Continue reading
BMI Body Mass Index- Accurate or misleading? Recent research has revealed just how different people with the same BMI Body Mass Index can look and calls into question the medical profession’s reliance on it as a measure of health. BMI Body Mass Index – is simply your weight in kgs divided by your height in Continue reading
Moroccan Chicken – Summer Zing The chicken breasts in this recipe provide a good source of lean protein. The spices used contain anti inflammatory properties, and the lemon and cayenne pepper give this dish a summery zing. A great, healthy alternative to the usual BBQ options Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp Continue reading
The numerous health benefits of strawberries The strawberry season in the UK is between May and July, coinciding nicely with all the tennis championships. Read on to find out why you should be having your fill of these delightful fruits. As well as being delicious strawberries have numerous health benefits: They are an excellent source Continue reading
Fabulously Fruity homemade ice lollies Whilst many shop bought ice lollies are increasingly free from artificial colourings these days, they are still packed full of sugar, and some will contain artificial sweeteners. Their nutritional value will be negligible and when your kids demand them every day in the heat, they are costly. So here are Continue reading
