Healthy Eating

Healthy Sugar: Is There Such a Thing?

sxc.hu: silviogs

Most people are trying to cut back their sugar intake, but it’s not easy. I know, I’ve got an extremely sweet tooth!

Granted, sugar can have a place in a healthy diet, but you may want to reduce your intake a bit, so what’s the secret?

I’ve found that focusing on eating healthy, whole foods most of the time, helps me avoid eating too much. I think the 80/20 rule works prety well. If you follow that, you’ll probably find you’re also avoiding unhealthy amounts of sugar.

So, let’s take a closer look at this beloved substance… Click to Read More »»

Confused By Fitness Rules? Here’s 2 Simple Health Tips

sxc.hu: trublueboy

Do you feel, as I do, that health and fitness are often made to seem too complex?

It’s something that really irks me!

I’m sure I’ve said it here before, but it’s as if people refuse to be content with the simple message of healthy eating. To some, fad diets are the only way… which unfortunately isn’t helped by mainstream media.

Grrrr…… Click to Read More »»

Your Christmas and New Year Survival Guide

sxc.hu: nosheep

Hey guys,

Well, another Christmas is upon us, and for some of you it may seem like the year went by so quickly.

For me, it’s been a pretty long year, with so much happening — I holidayed in South Australia and New Zealand, moved back across the globe to the UK, went self-employed, and had a BABY!! Click to Read More »»

11 Alternative Ways to Eat More Vegetables

sxc.hu: nkzs

It’s funny, we always say fruit and vegetables, but never vegetables and fruit…

So, why does fruit always come before vegetables? It’s hardly fair, is it?

I think it’s true to say most people find it difficult to squeeze enough vegetables into their diet, and so if we’re serious about improving our health, we would do well to put vegetables first!

Here are some tips to help you eat more vegetables each day…

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