by Melanie on March 12, 2008
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Do you tend to stick with ingredients you know well when cooking? There’s often a tendency to avoid new recipes, however this can result in mealtimes becoming stagnant and lacking in variety.
Having recently got my hands on a couple of delightful cookbooks, I’ve been pouring over them ever since.
Just flicking through recipe books can give you tons of inspiration. If you don’t want to buy new cookbooks, why not borrow them from the library? Most library’s have a great selection of cuisine from all over the world that are sure to give you new ideas!
Here are a few of the charming ingredients I’ve re-discovered recently:
#1 Pears
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by Melanie on February 23, 2008
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 suitable foods for his training, and specifically about protein intake for muscle building.
So, for the benefit of others also interested in this subject, here are a few pointers.
A healthy diet should consist of:
- At least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables daily.
- Plenty of starchy carbohydrate foods, particularly high fibre varieties.
- Small amounts of protein.
- Small amounts of low fat dairy products.
- A reduction in the amount of fat, fatty foods, and sugary foods eaten.
- Plenty of fluids throughout the day.
Training diet
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by Melanie on February 16, 2008
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 can do, when trying to eat healthier, is to make small changes, which you can stick with. So, rather than trying to change everything at once, take it step by step, accomplishing one or two goals at a time.
Something you may want to try is Goal Setting, as this is an excellent way to focus your mind on what you want to achieve. To get started try using my Goal Setting Chart, to record a few goals which are important to you right now.
Guidelines for daily healthy eating:
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by Melanie on January 14, 2008
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 physical activity levels above what you currently do. However, it can be difficult to translate healthy eating information into practical eating habits.
So, what are healthy lunchtime options?
Try to include a variety of foods from the four main food groups:
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by Melanie on December 29, 2007
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 from Passion for Health will be releasing a free report, “7 Reasons Why Your New Years Resolutions Will Fail” on the 1st of January.
This report promises to “remove all of the stumbling blocks that have tripped you up in years gone by,” they will also reveal the “huge issue that’s holding you back, and arm you with everything you need to enjoy a happy, healthy lifestyle.”
If you’re tired of making resolutions which seem impossible to keep, this report is for you. To receive the free report on January 1st click here, to enter your name and email address.
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