Posts in “Nutrition”
Healthy Christmas Nibbles
Healthy Christmas Nibbles It’s the time of year for work Christmas parties and family gatherings, so how can you save your diet and still have your share of the festive nibbles? Here are some recipes for healthy Christmas nibbles so you can still enjoy your Christmas fuddles! Healthy Guacamole Kcal 263 Protein3g, Carbs 4g, Fat […]
Read articleCan Ready Meals Count To Your 5 A Day?
Did you see the article yesterday which mentions that the government are thinking of adding it’s five a day label to tinned foods which contain fruit and veg and also ready meals? My initial reaction to this was one of outrage! How can ready meals count to your 5 a day? surely this is doing […]
Read articleWhy is Magnesium Beneficial?
Do you suffer from headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure or muscle spasms? Did you know that you may be able to help prevent this by increasing your intake of Magnesium? Simply put, these are some of the common symptoms of magnesium deficiency. We’re not saying you absolutely have a deficiency, but as Magnesium isn’t produced […]
Read articleSlow Cooker Recipes
This week the temperature has certainly dropped with the long johns being a must this last few mornings. As always ensuring that you eat healthy during the winter months is crucial to ensure you reach you fitness goal. It is also a given that after a long cold day you want to come home to […]
Read articleSample Meal Plan for Weight Loss.
To achieve the best body composition and look amazing you should eat a diet high in protein and good fats and low in complex carbohydrates. Here is a sample meal plan for weight loss with some recipes that tick all those boxes ENJOY! Pepper, Tomato & Ham Omelette This is a great option for breakfast […]
Read articleWhy Should I Eat Breakfast Before A Workout.
One of the peak times to train our personal training clients is first thing in the morning. You can guarantee that there will be at least half of the team already putting a client through their paces by 6:30am in one of our personal training studios most weekdays. We appreciate that it takes some dedication […]
Read articleHow Can I Eat Healthy When Travelling?
Many of our personal training clients and gym members travel a lot with their jobs. In an ideal world you should have all your meals planned. (For advice on planning meals around a busy lifestyle click here) however due to delays or changes of travel plans you may sometimes you find yourself stuck in […]
Read articleA Personal Trainers View on Wasabi
The Wasabi website boasts that the sushi is made from scratch in-branch every morning and uses only the freshest and finest ingredients – and I have to say, I’ve never been disappointed! The thing with Wasabi is that you don’t have to like fish (or rice for that matter) to eat there – I’m vegan […]
Read articleHow Eating Healthy Fats Helps Weight Loss
A common misunderstanding is that all fat should be avoided if you want to stay healthy and lose weight but this is far from the truth! Eliminating fat intake to get rid of fat from the body may seem like a logical idea but when you understand the role of ‘good’ fats in the body, […]
Read articleWhat Are The Best Vitamins and Minerals To Fight A Cold?
Lets be honest, there isn’t many over the counter drugs/ remedies that do much to fight a cold. The easiest solution is not get one in the first place! What are the best vitamins and minerals to fight a cold? Indeed, are there even vitamins and minerals which will fight a cold? What Is A Cold […]
Read articleAre Resistant Starches Good For You?
As a personal training company we discourage our weight loss clients from eating processed carbohydrates such as bread and pasta as we believe they are detrimental to weight loss, so you can imagine the looks of happiness on our clients’ faces last week when it came out in the press that you can eat ‘resistant […]
Read articleCan I Eat Carbs If I Want To Lose Weight?
How many carbohydrates should I eat? What carbohydrates should I eat? Can I eat carbs if I want to lose weight? These are questions asked by our personal training clients who wish to lose weight. It is important to ensure that you eat the correct amount and type of carbs but equally important is […]
Read articleWhat Is Carbohydrate Cycling and Should You Be Doing It?
What is Carbohydrate Cycling? I’ve been asked this question a lot recently from a lot of people, its nothing new or magic but it is an effective approach to fat loss and hypertrophy. As with all things health and fitness, simple tends to be best. I’m not a fan of anything that can’t be continued […]
Read article1800 Calorie Meal Plan
If you’re aiming to lose weight, here is a sample 1800 calorie meal plan for your breakfast, lunch , dinner and snack to ensure you reach your goals. All you need to do now is get your training sessions in and you well on your way to achieving your fitness goals! Breakfast Bake Great source […]
Read articleA Personal Trainer’s View On Fazenda Leeds
Going out and eating healthy can be a difficult task, especially if you’re working towards a specific goal, such as fat loss, building muscle, or even improving your endurance. When I’m going to eat out I like to go places where I have more control over my food, rather than simply picking the healthiest choice […]
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