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Ever thought about starting a blog?
It’s lovely being a Mum but nice to have hobbies or even a side business too. If you’ve ever thought about starting a blog this interview I did with the Health Bloggers Community will show you a bit about what’s involved in running a business or blog, or being an influencer. Or here’s the transcript […]
Continue readingHIIT for Beginners
High Intensity Interval Training is great for burning fat, building muscle or toning up, and general heart and lung health, but it’s not easy! I contributed to a Redbull.com article about HIIT for beginners to help you get into this time efficient exercise. You can find the entire article on the Redbull.com website here, […]
Continue readingBaby milk, weaning and boobs!
Mother and Baby Magazine asked me once again for some advice on weaning, breastfeeding and dairy free infant alternatives, so here’s the reader questions answered below. You can read other Mother & Baby Mag q&a’s I’ve done here and here. Click on the picture to go to the pdf of read my answers […]
Continue readingHealthy Blog roundup
Last year I became the BritMums health & fitness roundup editor and since then have published loads of healthy blog roundups, tips, recipes and more. Here’s the best for you to enjoy and be inspired from. BritMums is a parenting website and online community to discuss all things motherhood in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. They […]
Continue readingIs a Vegan Christmas more Ethical?
Back in Spring I helped out some students with a radio interview about having a vegan Christmas and whether this would be a more ethical choice than the traditional turkey and brandy butter we know and love. Most people choose to eat a vegan diet for health or ethical reasons or both, but do these […]
Continue readingIt’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’ […]
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