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Healthy Food Misconceptions Supermarket shopping is dull. To ease my boredom, I enjoy trolley watching. I may even try to match the trolley with the owner and am guilty of superior smugness when my trolley looks healthier. Smug mode doesn’t last long, especially when my son is with me. He…
I am going to keep this short and sweet on purpose. Partly because people make nutrition too complicated and partly because I know most of you won’t read beyond a paragraph anyway; time is too precious isn’t it. In my opinion, the second most precious commodity we have. The first…
Little People and Food… Advice and Tips for a Healthy Little Person and Happier Household Little people and their relationship with food can be a great source of stress for parents. We all want to give our little ones the best diet possible but there are various factors we cannot…
Party Season Skin Survival Kit! Party season is in full swing, time to dust off the little black dress and santa hat and hit the town. Christmas and New Years Eve parties can see us consuming 2500-3000 calories on snacks and alcohol. Party food, alcohol, late nights can all leave us…
Energy Foods Are you surviving on sugar and caffeine to keep you going throughout the day? Low energy not only makes us feel dreadful but it also has a knock on effect on our immune system, mood and emotions. There are many reasons why we may be lacking energy. Ask…
Sugar, once expensive and deemed as a luxury, is now, in various guises, in almost every processed food and drink we consume. The World Health Organisation recommend a maximum of 25g (6 teaspoons) per day for an adult – much less for a child, yet we are eating on average…
As we get older, we generally feel tired and less agile than we once did. We’re all searching fora magic cure to turn back time and restore good health, energy and that feeling of joie de vivre. Nutritionist Sarah Flower looks at simple and natural ways we can flip our…
Rather than fight against the current and continue to try to impress on people that in the long run it’s better to concentrate on eating healthily and adding in a sustainable exercise routine, rather than worrying solely about bodyfat. I’ve decided to give people what they want and put together…
With winter approaching, so too do the shorter days, leaving many of us feeling increasingly lethargic and in need of an energy boost. Fatigue is a huge problem for many over the colder months. Concerned you’re suffering with fatigue? Nutritionist Sarah Flower shares her top tips on how to boost…
Rather than fight against the current and continue to try to impress on people that in the long run it’s better to concentrate on eating healthily and adding in a sustainable exercise routine, rather than worrying solely about bodyfat. I’ve decided to give people what they want and put together ten…
Rather than fight against the current and continue to try to impress on people that in the long run it’s better to concentrate on eating healthily and adding in a sustainable exercise routine, rather than worrying solely about bodyfat. I’ve decided to give people what they want and put together…
Have you ever eaten so much that you feel tired or sleepy? Sure you have. And you might think that I am going to convince you to eat your belly full in order to sleep better. Because it works right? Well… Sorry but this is not the topic of today….
Losing weight and getting fit is much harder and more complicated than most people think – no, it’s not all about joining a gym and training three times a week, skipping dinner or randomly selecting which foods you’re not going to eat any more. It’s about carefully combining these three…
Rather than fight against the current and continue to try to impress on people that in the long run it’s better to concentrate on eating healthily and adding in a sustainable exercise routine, rather than worrying solely about bodyfat. I’ve decided to give people what they want and put together…
Rather than fight against the current and continue to try to impress on people that in the long run it’s better to concentrate on eating healthily and adding in a sustainable exercise routine, rather than worrying solely about bodyfat. I’ve decided to give people what they want and put together…
Cholesterol Myths Busted….. Myth – Cholesterol is bad for us. Actually Cholesterol is needed for almost every function in the human body, from nerve and brain function to digestion and cell health. It is present in every cell membrane, helping to maintain structure and stability, and also helps repair cells…
Supplements for a healthy HEART Supplements often get bad press, with people believing you can get the nutrients and vitamins you need from your diet alone. As much as this has some truth to it, the reality is that we don’t eat as well as we should. Our lives are…
Cold Weather Pains Cold Weather Pains – a feature explaining the effect cold weather can have on our body – from joint pain and arthritis to chilblains. Please can you provide nutritional tips (alongside key supplements including Collagen MSM Plus) which can help us to overcome symptoms?Cold weather can affect…
Fuller for Longer Dieting to some can mean constant hunger pangs, deprivation and misery but it doesn’t have to be that way, Nutritionist Sarah Flower has put together a list of foods that will keep you fuller for longer, aiding your weight loss journey. We have learnt to put more…
Now I know not many people have one but we have found it an incredibly valuable investment. Especially when cutting down for a bikini season or getting ready to squeeze back into the little black dress for party season. Whenever its visual over edible everyone always feels deprived and of…
Detox – What does it really mean? We are inundated by products claiming to detox, but what does it really mean? It used to refer to strict regimes that rid the body of toxins, but it now seems to be the buzz marketing word for just about anything. I had…
Eat your way to a healthy heart We have all heard the saying ‘we are what we eat’, with a belief that a good diet can help protect us from ill-health. Dr Carl Pfeiffer, a pioneer in nutritional medicine believed that ‘With adequate intake of micronutrients, most chronic disease won’t…
The Great Sugar Con Sugar has made the headlines as it has now been linked to obesity and a wide range of health complaints. The World Health Organisation are recommending a maximum of 6 teaspoons per day which equates to 24g (4g per teaspoon). Pour this into a glass and…
Eat Greek for a Week Book by Tonia Buxton Fabulous food that will improve your health in seven days! As a society we are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of nutrition for a healthy, happy balanced life. Consuming the correct food has been linked to the prevention of life…
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Lianne’s meal ideas…. Eat healthily, not less! Day 5 Last day of my recipes and protein pancakes are a must! Hopefully you will have found that with a bit of preparation you can still eat lots of really yummy food, whilst losing weight and feeling healthy. There are so many…
Lianne’s Healthy Meal Plan ideas…. Eat healthily, not less! Hopefully if you have been following the recipes for the last 3 days, you will notice that you are having yummy meals and not feeling hungry in-between, Dinner tonight is a big hit in my house and easy to do. Also…
Lianne’s meal plan ideas – Day 3 Eat healthily, not less! I love omelette for breakfast and eggs are a great source of protein. The Tuna salad for lunch is really quick to prepare and delicious.The Laksa is also a quick dish to prepare and packed full of flavour, one…
Lianne’s meal plan ideas – Day 2 Eat healthily, not less! Start off the day with Porridge, this will really fill you up until lunch. But if you get hungry you could have a small handful of nuts or some carrots etc. Lunch and dinner on day 2 are super…
Lianne’s meal plan ideas – Day 1 Eat healthily, not less! To kick off the 5 day meal plan I have detailed some of my favourite recipes. The key is NOT to starve yourself! Eat healthier not less. You can substitute any meats for fish, or fish for Tofu, or more veg,…