Rugby: The Necessity of Good Nutrition

Depending on which sport you play, you may face a variety of challenges, possibly relating to your level of fitness, training regimens, sporting seasons etc.
But, if you’re serious about it, following a healthy balanced diet is absolutely essential, and can help you reach peak performance.
Recently a friend of mine, who plays rugby, asked me about [...]

Help: I Don’t Like Fruit and Veggies!

I had a great question from one of my readers recently, and wanted to share the answer with everyone:
The question is about trying to lose weight when you don’t like fruits and vegetables, and live with someone who often cooks unhealthy meals.
How to eat a healthy diet
One of the most important things you [...]

Reader’s Question: Lunchtime Ideas and Exercise

Recently I had a great question from one of my readers about healthy lunch ideas, and exercises suitable for knee pain. So, I thought I’d tackle both questions together, and share this information with everyone.
We know that the key to successful weight loss is to reduce calorie intake by around 300-500kcals each day, and increase [...]

Set New Year’s Resolutions That Really Work in 2008

How many times have you made vague New Year’s Resolutions, such as “I want to be healthier,” or “I want to feel fitter?”
Have you ever managed to stick with such goals? If your answer is no, you’re definitely not alone!
But, can 2008 really be any different? The good news is, it can! Mike and James [...]

A Dietitian’s Survival Guide - Festive Links

Here are some of the best festive links I’ve discovered over the last few weeks:

Alicia Sparks discusses 5 Ways to Prevent Stress During the Holidays
Meal Makeover mums have a link to their 30 minute reality TV show Rescue Recipe
Crabby McSlacker on How to Fight Stress (and Extra Pounds) Over the Holidays
Delicious Magazine on how to [...]