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3 Low Calorie Beers You Can Try This Christmas And New Year

November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A mug of beer in front of an open fire.

Beer is probably the last thing you would expect to be promoted on a fitness website. It is high in calories, low in nutritional value and does very little for your health. However, that does not change the fact that a lot of people (myself included) enjoy drinking beer. This is especially true over Christmas. Unfortunately, all this extra beer can quickly lead to festive weight gain. Most cans of premium lager contain over 200 calories which means that just 5 cans can take you over the 1,000 calorie mark. When you combine this with all the treats and 3 course Christmas dinners that are on … [Read more...]

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10 Low Calorie Cocktails You Can Enjoy This Christmas And New Year

November 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
A cocktail drink with a Christmas decoration.

Alcohol is definitely not a healthy choice. It contains 7 calories per gram and has no nutritional value. However, most people (even those who try and lead a healthy lifestyle) do consume alcohol and their intake often increases over Christmas. Therefore, an effective strategy over the festive period is to look for alcoholic drinks that are low in calories. Straight spirits are the absolute lowest calorie alcoholic drinks available. They contain no sugars, no carbohydrates and no fats. All their calories come from alcohol. However, unless you are a hardened drinker you probably do not want … [Read more...]

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My First Ever Guest Post At Dietriffic

October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A cup of coffee on a wooden table.

Hi everyone.  I am very excited to announce that my first ever guest post has just been published at Dietriffic.  It discusses 5 of the impressive benefits of coffee.  If like me you have coffee most mornings to give you that extra kick then you should check out this article.  That morning cuppa is doing more than just waking you up.  It is also boosting your health in multiple ways. Once you have finished reading the article I highly recommend that you check out the rest of Dietriffic.  If you are looking for healthy eating and diet tips this really is 1 of the best sites on the … [Read more...]

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12 Powerful Cancer Fighting Foods And Drinks

October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A bowl of blueberries next to a half orange, a whole orange and a pile of green tea.

Cancer fighting foods and drinks are 1 of the most powerful tools you can use to prevent this chronic disease.  As of 2007, cancer was responsible for approximately 13% of all human deaths worldwide.  However, experts believe that around a third of cancers are linked to diet. That means by consuming the right cancer fighting foods and drinks you can seriously slash your cancer risk. In this article I am going to help make incorporating cancer fighting foods and drinks into your diet a whole lot easier by providing you with... 12 Powerful Cancer Fighting Foods And Drinks Each of these 12 … [Read more...]

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4 Ways To Add Flaxseeds To Your Day

September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Hello everyone.  Today's article is a guest post from Nick Clipton who manages and writes for the weight gain blog: http://www.buildingbodymuscles.com/.  Nick's blog contains lots of fantastic muscle building information and also reviews many of the top body building programs. ----- If you’re on a diet plan geared towards helping you achieve optimal health and maintain a healthy body weight, one food that you must make sure that you’re getting enough of is flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are a highly nutritious food because not only are they going to provide you with some fiber, but … [Read more...]

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Top 9 Pre-Workout Foods

May 14, 2011 By 6 Comments
A dumbbell wrapped in a tape measure and surrounded by fruit.

Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Lisa Shoreland - a resident blogger at GoCollege which is an excellent online guide for students. ----- Whether you’re the type of person who works out two to three times a day, or if you’re a working Mom hoping to sneak in a quick fitness routine before or after work, what you eat before you exercise ultimately determines the quality of your workout. Some experts believe that protein is the “ultimate pre-workout fuel food,” while others believe it is carbohydrates; because of this it is important to experiment and find out … [Read more...]

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10 Fantastic Micromineral Food Sources

February 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
Three cloves of garlic with some parsley.

The microminerals are 17 nutrients that are required by your body in amounts of less than 100 milligrams (mg) per day.  Despite the small serving size, they have numerous health benefits in the body and it is essential that you make them part of your diet.  Today I am here to help you do just that with a detailed list of 10 micromineral food sources. 1) ALMONDS Almonds are a great, natural snack food which are packed full of nutrients.  They can be eaten on their own, as part of a dried fruit and nut mix or even fried and served with seafood.  Almonds have antioxidant properties and … [Read more...]

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Salmon: The Ultimate Superfood

January 16, 2011 By 6 Comments
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Edward Stern is a guest blogger for An Apple a Day and a writer on earning your nursing degree online for the Guide to Health Education. ----- Fads come and go, and many foods that have been tagged as "superfood" are eventually shown to be less than heroic. However, one superfood that lives up to its billing is salmon. A delicious time-tested favorite of fish lovers, salmon also has amazing health benefits, so much so that the FDA is currently considering allowing genetically modified salmon to hit the market so the price of salmon will go down and more people will able to consume it. … [Read more...]

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5 Smart New Years Eve Drink Substitutes

December 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A blue tinted bottle of champagne that reads "Happy New Year".

With New Years Eve celebrations going on up and down the country you are likely to be drinking quite a bit of alcohol tonight.  Unfortunately, at 7 calories per gram alcohol is one of the most calorie rich food groups out there.  Drinking just 4 double Jack Daniels and Cokes, 4 pints of Stella or 5 standard 275 millilitre (ml) bottles of WKD can add over 1,000 calories to your daily consumption.  Fortunately, if you make some smart drink substitutions you can minimise the amount of extra calories you consume.  That is why today I am going to list 5 calorie saving New Years Eve drink … [Read more...]

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Oranges: A Festive Fruit That Can Be Enjoyed All Year Round

December 28, 2010 By 2 Comments
A Christmas orange wrapped in a red ribbon.

Oranges are a fruit that have been traditionally associated with Christmas due to the legend of St Nicholas (270 A.D.-347 A.D.).  More recently this tradition has become weaker and oranges are now eaten all year round.  In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of this festive fruit. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF ORANGES? Oranges are believed to have been grown in China as early as 2500 B.C.  However, they were not introduced to England until 1290 A.D. when a Spanish ship full of oranges arrived at Southampton.  Oranges were considered a luxury fruit until the start of the 20th … [Read more...]

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