Gout: The Good & The Bad!!
What is Gout? Gout is a rheumatic disease that results from the deposit of urate crystals in and around the joint often caused by chronic hyperuricaemia (high levels of uric acid). It is the most prevalent inflammatory disease in developed countries. The old tale of rich food and alcohol being the cause of gout is […]
Read moreIeuan’s Day On A Plate – Mediterranean Baked Salmon
With the grey skies of Winter setting in if you are anything like me you will want to bring some colour back into your life. This dish of mediterranean baked salmon is perfect for achieving this but is also a taste sensation packed full of flavour and great nutrients to support your health and fitness […]
Read moreRoast Chicken Soup
Here is a great homemade roast chicken soup, perfect to make using left over chicken. As we many of our recipes, this can be bulk made and frozen. Kcal 339 Carbs 18g Protein 39g Fat 18g Sat 2.5 Serves 4 1 tsp olive oil 2 onions, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 tbsp thyme leaves […]
Read more5 Tips For Staying Motivated To Exercise
For many of us staying motivated to exercise or moving past our plateaus is very hard. This is one of the main reasons there is often a waved pattern of gym attendance whereby people will commit themselves for weeks at a time then their attendance will die off. There are several ways we can help […]
Read moreDay on Plate – Kate’s Healthy Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
We always grow rhubarb. This year it has taken over the garden to the extent we finally had to do something with it! So this weekend we cooked batches of rhubarb crumble using this healthy rhubarb crumble recipe and I’m not bored of it yet! Keep in mind that this is the before cooking […]
Read moreBigorexia: The Bigger The Better
Bigorexia: Searching for Size What is Bigorexia? Bigorexia or reverse anorexia is clinically known as Muscle Dysmorphia (MD). It is a condition that causes individuals to perceive themselves as being insufficiently muscular. However, many of the individuals who show signs of Bigorexia are often highly developed but fail to recognise their levels of muscularity and […]
Read moreMiddle Eastern Kale Salad
Its officially kale season so be sure to take advantage of some lovely fresh kale in this amazing salad recipe Kale is a super green vegetable that is high in nutrients and low in calories. A portion of kale contains Vitamin A, K , C, B6, Calcium, Potassium & Magnesium Middle Eastern Kale Salad Kcal […]
Read moreMy Top 5 Pieces of Home Exercise Equipment
Whether you want to admit it or, we’ve all at least thought about exercising in our own homes. Whether it’s an “innovative NEW piece of fitness equipment” that you bought from a shopping channel, the latest celebrity exercise DVD, or a saved scrap of paper containing an “at home” workout from a fitness magazine, we’ve all done it. Here […]
Read more2 Common Food Myths
Without really thinking about it, I guarantee you’ve heard some of these, worst still – you’ve probably told someone a myth whilst firmly believing in its authenticity. Don’t eat after 7pm; carbohydrates make you fat; toast is better for you than cereal and so on and so on. The question with a blog like this […]
Read moreEasy Prawn Stir Fry
Enjoy this easy prawn stir fry recipe. This prawn stir fry is quick and easy for you to enjoy when you need a quick evening meal. Due to the added protein from the egg it is a great post workout meal. Kcal 296 Protein 28g Carbs 2g Fat 20g Sat 2g Ingredients 1 tbsp oil […]
Read moreDon’t Forget to Bend Those Knees!
I had a harsh reminder to never take what would seem part of a normal routine for granted on holiday this week. I’d set up a little station in the gym and set up a barbell to press. I was chatting away and not paying attention to what I was doing and as I lifted the bar my […]
Read moreBenefits of Sports Massage
The use of sports massage as a preparation or recovery tool for sport and exercise seems to be getting more and more popular. If we understand how it works we can understand what the benefits of sports massage are. What is Sports Massage? Sports massage is a manual technique where a therapist will use their […]
Read more5 Top Post Workout Meals
So after an epic workout its important to ensure you have the appropriate post workout meal to optimise your hard work and get those results you desire! Here are our top post workout meals that will fuel your body, and satisfy that post workout rumbling tummy! 1) Prawn Curry in a Hurry 2) Zesty Lentils and […]
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