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It’s definitely ok to not workout over Christmas
Should you workout over Christmas? There’s no wrong answer and this article will help you decide what’s right for you. Exercise is good for us, there’s no doubting that. But you can have too much of a good thing and rest and relaxation are important too. Christmas for many people is also a busy […]
Continue readingCelebrity Diets Scrutinised – fab or fad?
Magazines are awash with celebrity diets and exercise regimes that are as far from ‘normal eating’ as you can get, but are these diets a load of rubbish or is there actually some merit to the crazy fads celebrities embark on? Personally I couldn’t stand the thought of being world famous, my photo in […]
Continue reading40 OK Cheat Foods, for Men’s Health (and women too!)
When you’re on a diet cheat foods appeal even more, because they’re the forbidden fruit. Or are they? While I normally work with women, Men’s Health Magazine contacted me for advice on how and why so called ‘cheat foods’ are fine to include in your diet. The reason you can ‘have your cake […]
Continue readingWhy are some people naturally skinny?
Do you have a friend who’s naturally skinny? So unfair isn’t it! But maybe there’s more to their slim physiques that just a super fast metabolism after all.
Continue readingWhat Foods Have Fibre in them and Why SHOULD I eat fibre?
Fibre can help with everything from bloating to weight loss, but what foods have fibre in them? Fibre is a dieter’s best friend because it expands in your gut and makes you feel fuller for longer, and on less food, as it slows food breakdown. It’s also fantastic for gut health, as your ‘good’ […]
Continue readingSecrets of your Supermarket Food on C5, an honest rant
It’s been brought to my attention there’s a new food show, C5’s ‘Secrets of Your Supermarket Food’, that’s spouting nonsense, so cue rant. Shows like this make me really cross because I’m trying my best to help people become healthier and fitter through real evidence based nutritional science and I spend so much time […]
Continue readingAre these popular diet trends worth the hype?
With every year that goes by a new popular diet crops up, but is there any merit to these new diet trends or are they just silly fads? Protein snack company Seven Bars asked what I thought of 7 of the most popular diet trends; Have you tried any of these? Low carb Reducing […]
Continue readingAre tomatoes why you look pregnant?
If you look pregnant after eating certain foods chances are you have IBS. But while most people look to common culprits like dairy or gluten, nightshade vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers can be a problem for some people. Yet ‘nightshades’ are very unknown. I should know, I have an intolerance and I have to […]
Continue readingNutrition Basics with Mark Sleight (podcast)
Chances are you’re making this whole healthy eating, diet and weight loss process way more complicated than it has to be, so in this podcast Mark and I cover all the nutrition basics, and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear how simple it is. Mark and I share a lot of values when […]
Continue readingAvoid Antidepressant Withdrawal
It’s no secret I’ve battled mental health problems for years and have taken medication for it, but I’m very thankful I didn’t suffer with Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms like many people do. In fact 4 million people are at risk of withdrawal symptoms in England every year, yet only 25% say they got advice on […]
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