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Lunch Box Diet

Personal trainer Simon Lovell invented the Lunch Box Diet. He has based the Lunch Box Diet on the diet he has used with much success amongst his clients. Diet Basics of the Lunch Box Diet The Lunch Box Diet is based on the idea of filling your lunch box with healthy foods and snacking on its contents throughout the day. Simon recommends having a snack more or less every hour until you are satisfied, however, never until you are full. You eat breakfast and dinner as per usual. Moreover, the Lunch Box Diet provides some suggestions for what you can have for healthy meals. Simon claims that by eating food in smaller portion sizes the...

Anti-Inflammation Diet

As chronic illness are affecting more and more people each year, it is becoming clear that inflammation plays a large role in the prevalence of serious illnesses. Although on the surface inflammation is merely the swelling and redness of skin, it is actually a complex healing mechanism that is essential to good health. Despite this, when inflammation occurs unnecessarily it can cause damage to the body and even trigger illnesses. Prolonged stress, genetic predisposition, lack of exercise, exposure to toxins and diet are all contributing factors for chronic inflammation. Dietary choices can have a profound impact on inflammation in...

Adrenal Fatigue Diet

The term Adrenal Fatigue is used to categorise a group of signs and symptoms that occur most commonly in people under prolonged physical, mental or emotional stress. It is also thought to arise after acute or chronic sicknesses like pneumonia and bronchitis. Although it is not recognised as a legitimate medical problem, millions of people around the world are believed to be affected. Symptoms of adrenal fatigue The symptoms of adrenal fatigue are also associated with a host of other disorders, which make them easy to overlook. These symptoms include: Feeling tired regardless of sleep quality and quantity Trouble concentrating ...

Dairy Free Diet

This lactose free plan will help ensure that you don’t miss out on your daily calcium intakes or other vital nutrients found in dairy-foods. It is recommended for anyone who is lactose intolerant or simply wants to eliminate dairy products from their daily diets. The plan includes calcium- and protein-rich soy products, which will help achieve a healthy and balanced diet. Pros Cons Inclusion of calcium, vitamin D and other essential nutrients usually supplied by dairy products Strengthen bones and teeth while avoiding dairy products Cut out bloating after meals, which can be linked with dairy products Weight...

Benefits of a Massage

Treating yourself to a massage is the perfect remedy for stress, recovery from an injury, and also gives you a pleasant way to relax your body and mind. Often seen as a luxury massages can vary in costs d epending on what part of the country you're based in. A typical hour-long massage can cost in between £30 to £100 and you will find the costs are usually higher in resorts and smart hotels. Check to make sure that the person who's giving you the rubdown is a massage practitioner. He or she should have a comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and at least one year of training in various massage strokes and techniques. Try asking...

Which foods help reduce stress?

It is hard to recommend certain foods that can help reduce stress as it can vary from person to person. To begin with try limiting refined carbohydrates in your daily diet as much as possible, as these can cause blood-sugar swings that can result in anxiety, irritability, headaches, confusion and other signs of stress. Try adding foods that are high in calcium and magnesium, such as fresh dark-green, leafy vegetables, which can be calming as the two minerals help muscle fibers relax. Also use calcium and magnesium supplements, but be careful not to take calcium by itself. Herbs or supplements that can provide a good source of...

Mind Body Connection

Body positioning can make a huge difference to how you look and feel. All it takes is some simple modifications done on a regular basis and you will start to feel changes in your appearance and overall comfort. This will also transform into increased energy, improved athletic performance and lower the risk of injury. Learning to control your body through the mind and other mind techniques are ancient concepts, once only mastered by people in the East, but now becoming a very popular and common area in the exercise world. These are the 4 mind-body fitness options: 1. Pilates Named after Joseph H Pilates, a carpenter who developed this...

BMI Calculator

Use the calculator below to calculate your BMI (also known as the Quetelet index) which was invented by Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetele, a Belgian mathematician born in the 18th Century. How BMI works Your Body Mass Index is a number that is used to classifying your weight relative to an ideal weight for your height, based on body fat, for those aged 18 to 65. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || BMI criticisms Many people argue that BMI is not a useful evaluation of someone's health. For example, many people lose height as they age. BMI does not take this into account and hence one's BMI would increase without any gain in...

BMR Calculator

Calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), the number of calories your body need when resting in a 24 hour period. BMR is affected by stress, exercise, fear and illness. How does BMR works As you get older, your BMR will decrease - meaning that you need to eat less as you get older to maintain your metabolic rate. Regular exercise and improvements to your health and fitness will help to improve your body's ability to burn energy, as this typically slows down as you age.  

Body Fat Calculator

Calculate your body fat percentage with our body fat calculator to determine your fat loss goals. How does a Body Fat Calculator work? Your total body fat percentage is the weight of your fat divided by the your total weight. The number calculated gives your essential and stored fat information.   ...

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi has a high level of Vitamin C in it which is a highly effective antioxidant as well as an anti inflammatory. It has been demonstrated that it reduces wheezing in children. Kohlrabi also contains beta carotene which lowers the risk of lung cancer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Fat Loss Calculator

If you want to know how long it should take you to achieve your goals then our calculator can help. Simply enter your weight, body fat percentage and target and we’ll give you an idea of the predicted date of attainment.

Celery-Free Diet

Celery allergies are fairly uncommon in the UK and the US, but a fairly large number of people across central Europe are affected. Allergic reactions to celery tend to be very severe, with some producing fatal anaphylactic shocks. As a result, a number of people need to adhere to a celery-free diet. What foods contain celery? Celery is not only found in the more conventional sources such as salads, sandwiches and soups. It can also be found in a number of spice mixes, flavourings, stocks and gravies due to its flavour-enhancing qualities. It can be hard to avoid celery when eating in restaurants as it is not commonly listed among...

Diet and Mindfulness

Mindfulness is an Eastern, Buddhist and Sikh discipline. It involves being purposefully and non-judgmentally aware of your thoughts, as well as your body, in the “present moment”. This means that you do not try to alter what you are doing, you just observe yourself doing it. This does not give you a big thumbs up in terms of eating an entire packet of biscuits, just because you are present in the moment. It means you become aware of the emotions, cravings and thought processes involved that led up to you eating that packet of biscuits. Being mindful may be defined as having a calm, clear mind, focused on the present moment in a...

Vitamins Explained

Vitamins are one of the two main types of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy. Vitamins help your body grow and work the way it should. There are 13 vitamins—vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, B6, B12, and folate). Vitamin FAQs Which Fruits have Which Vitamins? Fruit Vitamins Vitamin content in mg Apricot Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B6 Vitamin C Folate (folic acid) 0,2 0,06 0,05 0,06 5000 0,004 Apple Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B6 Vitamin C Folate (folic...

Staple Foods

Staple foods refers to any food that is a common part of an area's everyday diet, and tend to be foods that can be stored and eaten throughout the year. Potatoes and rice are the most common examples, and contrary to popular belief, bread is not a staple food as it cannot be stored for a long period of time. Foods which need special facilities, such as refrigeration are not staple foods. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Stuffed Courgettes

For 4 servings 4 courgettes A finely chopped red onion ½ tsp cumin seeds Paprika pinch A dozen cherry tomatoes 4 grated carrots or parsnips Preheat oven to 190 degrees c or 375 F/ Gas Mark 5. Slice the courgettes lengthways in half. Use a teaspoon and remove most of the flesh, leaving just about 0.25 inch in the shell. Fill the courgette shells with rest of mixture and bake for 20 minutes.
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