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Is your workplace a constant source of stress for you?

With many so-called ‘labour saving’ products and services available to us these days, it seems surprising that our workload continues to increase, further adding to our stress levels.

Think of it, our work was supposed to be made easier by voice mail, fax machines, cell phones and email? But, most of us find we are constantly on-call, frequently interrupted, and overwhelmed with communications which people expect to receive immediate responses to.

On top of an already heavy workload, the consequence can be stress, burnout, and even illness.

So, how can you reduce stress at work? Here are 12 suggestions: Click to read more…

Do you exercise on an empty stomach believing it will lead to accelerated weight loss?

Let’s think about this for a moment…

The theory suggests that blood sugar levels are low when you wake (which is completely true), and by exercising in this state the body supposedly targets more fat burning.

But, is this entirely necessary for weight loss?

The truth is, you can lose weight by exercising intensely, and eating a healthy diet, without the need for ‘fasted cardio’ exercise.

Observe the pros…

Let’s think about athletes for a minute…
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Do you have a guy in your life who simply won’t eat healthy foods?

Many women are trying to encourage their men to follow a healthier lifestyle, but if he’s particularly set in his ways, it can be a major challenge!

What can you do?

Apparently men like to fix things, so why not ask your man for his advice?

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Are you worried about greenhouse gases, climate change or energy efficiency?

Without a doubt most of us could be much more environmentally aware in the kitchen. I certainly realise that I could be doing more!

Fortunately, there are some aspects of “greener” living that go hand-in-hand with preparing wholesome, healthy meals at home!

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Easy ways to help save the environment

#1 Food shop once each week. If you plan your weekly menu effectively you should be able to reduce the amount of trips to the supermarket considerably, saving fuel and your own time to boot.

#2 Bring your own canvas bags. You can eliminate the use of hundreds of bags by bringing your own reusable bags everywhere. But, if you’re like me and you often forget to bring them, try out these colourful compact versions, which fold up into a small pouch and would fit easily into your purse, backpack or pocket.

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Sports nutrition

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In spite of what Aussies or Americans say, football is a game played primarily with your feet.

But, leaving the controversial bit aside, no matter which sport you play, all footballers must eat the proper diet to be at their best.

The importance of good nutrition for footballers

A football players diet must enable him (or her) to sustain the highest level of fitness throughout their games, and with the energy requirements for football being quite high, if you’re a player, you’ll want to make sure you’re eating the right foods. Click to read more…

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