By now you should be starting to get an idea of the things you should be thinking about when putting together a meal. In this order, the big questions are: What is my protein source? Where are my nutrients (Those foods that keep you healthy, provide vitamins and minerals, fibre, keep your digestive system healthy [...]
Your food is so much more than just fuel. It can also massively affect all of the following: * Energy levels * Weight gain * Concentration * Libido * Sleep * Mood swings * Motivation * Immune system * Cravings * Hunger levels If you've got issues with any of the above, it is almost [...]
Love it or not, there are some inescapable truths about trainng. Working out, in conjunction with healthy eating, will change your body shape, help you move better, strengthen your connective tissue, help you get that toned look and burn fat. Trying to get in shape without training is like swimming with your boots on. You'll [...]
STEP ONE: Finding your why The first and most important step in this whole process is identifying your goal or your "why". This is the thing that's going to help keep you anchored, committed and consistent when the going gets tough. In other words, it has to be something pretty important to you; something that [...]
Hi, If you're reading this, then you're here because you want to do some or all of the following: * Lose weight/ body-fat * Get fitter, stronger and move better. * Stop hating yourself and how you look * Become healthier, happier and more confident. * Stop wasting money on fad diets and unrealistic exercise [...]
Let me get one thing straight. I love food. I love talking about it. I love cooking it and, of course I love eating it. I think grub is one of life's most fabulous things. I could not imagine an existence where dinner meant pushing a lettuce leaf round a plate. But I also [...]
COURGETTE BLIMEY: This pretend pasta dish will float your boat, not your bloat! Lots of people find it hard to give up pasta, even though most admit that after eating it they feel bloated, sluggish and uncomfortable, even end up with gut cramp. This is because, generally, most of us don't tolerate wheat [...]
I love greens. I'm practically addicted to spring cabbage and kale, but I'm not a massive fan of broccoli. I eat it because I know it's good for me, but I'm always looking for new ways to make it more appealing. Cooking it in a pan with coconut oil is amazing. I eat tons [...]
People always always ask me: "What can I do for a sauce to stop my food being tasteless?" For me, the combination of shallots, mushrooms and prawns is a match made in heaven. They produce unbelievably tasty flavours together, especially stir fried in coconut oil. The sweetness of the shallots and nutty flavour [...]
These days I probably eat more fish than anything. These hake steaks were fresh as anything so I seasoned and cooked them very simply and just let the flavour of the fish speak for itself. Curly kale is one of my favourite things in the world and packed with nutrients. And I'm quite new [...]