Posted by Angelique on Jan 31, 2012 in Articles
Sufficient daily protein intake is vital as protein forms the basis of all living cells and is the building blocks of life. Protein contains amino acids, most of which are can be produced by the body itself. However there are 9 ‘essential’ amino acids which the body cannot synthesise and dietary protein must provide these. Protein is essential for many things such as tissue repair, growth of cells,...
Posted by Angelique on Jan 30, 2012 in Articles
Struggling to reach the ‘Famous Five’ a day? Try these top tips to eat more fruit and vegetable daily..
Start as you mean to go on! Get fruity (and veggie) at breakfast
Make a smoothie with all your favourite fruits. Add 1 tbsp of jumbo rolled oats and a dash
of cinnamon or nutmeg. Or have a Superfood Green Smoothie – blend kale, celery, apple,
mango and avocado together with 2 tbsp of ground...
Posted by Angelique on Jan 22, 2012 in Articles
As you look outside at the grey skies and notice your social calendar is looking rather empty, you realise that the end of the festive season is well and truly here. The Christmas decorations have come down, we have eaten the last mince pie and all the sparkling coloured lights are being packed away. But for some reason they are taking your good mood with them! What happened? Who invited the winter...
Posted by Angelique on Sep 28, 2011 in Articles
Food, the need although primal, the connection is multifaceted and ever‐ changing. Throughout the developed world cooking has become a pleasurable pastime. Although the primal need for fuelling our bodies remains ever the same, the nation’s diet has become distressing. Our innate craving for sweets and fats in abundance now seems to be leading us down a path of bodily destruction where cases of chronic...
Posted by Angelique on Sep 10, 2011 in Articles
Ever looked in the mirror and noticed an extra band around your middle or felt like your stomach needs to be tucked in your trousers along with your shirt. Anyone who has experienced the dreaded muffin top or beer belly knows how annoying fat around the stomach area can be. This stubborn fat that settles so easily is not gender specific and seems near impossible to move. Not only uncomfortable, it is also...
