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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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5 Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks To Consume This Christmas and New Year

December 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
A couple in Christmas hats enjoying glasses of champagne.

When it comes to Christmas and New Year, low calorie alcoholic drinks can do wonders for your waistline.  After all, alcohol is not the healthiest of drink choices.  It contains 7 calories per gram making it the most calorie rich food group behind dietary fats (which contain 9 calories per gram).  It also contains no vitamins or minerals, hence the reason the calories in alcohol are often referred to as “empty calories”.  However, the reality is that most people (even those who lead a relatively healthy lifestyle) enjoy alcohol to some degree.  With the Christmas holidays now in full … [Read more...]

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5 High Calorie Alcoholic Drinks To Avoid This Christmas and New Year

December 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A 3D image of Santa holding a full beer stein.

In an ideal world we would completely abstain from alcohol.  However, the reality is that many people who lead a healthy lifestyle enjoy the odd drink (myself included).  With Christmas and the New Year fast approaching you are likely to be consuming much more alcohol than normal.  Unfortunately, only dietary fats (at 9 calories per gram) contain more calories than alcohol (at 7 calories per gram), making it one of the highest calorie beverages available.  If you are not careful all the extra alcohol you consume over Christmas and New Year can quickly turn into excess holiday pounds.  … [Read more...]

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5 Healthy Teas To Try This Christmas

December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A woman in a Santa hat with a hot drink.

One thing that Christmas brings with it every year is cold weather.  The positive side of this is that it gives you the opportunity to try some new hot beverages.  Whilst hot chocolate and mulled wine are popular festive choices, today I am going to be looking at the more traditional hot drink tea.  Tea has numerous health benefits and also contains zero calories which means it can help prevent you from piling on the Christmas pounds.  Below I will be discussing 5 healthy teas that you can try this Christmas. 1) BLACK TEA:- Black tea is the most popular form of tea.  In fact I know … [Read more...]

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5 Low Calorie Christmas Food Substitutes

December 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Fruit salad within a festive Christingle.

With Christmas on the horizon you may think that healthy eating is going to take a back seat until the New Year.  Chocolate, Christmas pudding and mince pies are not what many would consider healthy foods and they are certainly not low in calories.  However, if you make a few smart substitutions over the festive period you can sneak in some healthy foods whilst still enjoying the Christmas treats.  Today I am going to help you do just that with a list of 5 low calorie Christmas food substitutes. 1) CLOTTED CREAM > NATURAL YOGURT:- Clotted cream is a popular side dish at Christmas.  … [Read more...]

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10 Ways To Burn 100 Calories Or More This Christmas

December 8, 2010 By 2 Comments
Santa lifting a dumbbell and reading a muscle building magazine.

With Christmas fast approaching you are probably getting a little concerned about your fitness regime.  High calorie treats are always on offer, Christmas parties are on the horizon and the cold, dark weather makes exercise much less bearable.  However, small things can make a big difference during the festive period.  Burning just 100 extra calories each day adds up to 700 calories a week and an impressive 3,100 calories over the month of December.  That is why today I am going to be sharing with you 10 ways to burn 100 calories or more this Christmas. 1) CYCLE:- Cycling is a great way … [Read more...]

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Turkey: A Healthy Festive Food

December 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A cooked turkey holding a sign saying "Bite Me!"

Turkey is the traditional meat used for Christmas dinner.  The history of this festive food dates back to 1526 when William Strickland introduced this meat to the UK.  Following this introduction the popularity of turkey has skyrocketed and during Christmas 2008 approximately 10 million turkeys were consumed in the UK.  The good news is that turkey is popular for a reason.  Not only is it tasty but it is also extremely healthy.  That's why today I am going to be taking a detailed look at this festive meat and the health benefits it can provide. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TURKEY? Turkey was … [Read more...]

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10 Christmas Gifts With A Fitness Theme

November 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
A kettlebell holding a Christmas present.

With just under a month to go till Christmas you probably still have some Christmas shopping left to do.  If you are super organised then you may just need the odd thing or if like me you normally leave buying gifts till the last minute you probably need quite a bit more.  Today I am here to help with 10 Christmas gifts with a fitness theme.  Whether you are buying for a gym junkie or just trying to gently introduce a newbie to the world of fitness, you should be able to find the perfect Christmas fitness gift for them here. 1) FITDECK FitDeck is a unique deck of 56 exercise playing … [Read more...]

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How To Cook the Perfect Christmas Turkey

November 10, 2010 By 2 Comments
A raw turkey in a roasting tin with a selection of vegetables.

Turkey has become the most popular Christmas meat with over 10 million turkeys being consumed in the UK each year over the festive period.  But just how do you cook the perfect Christmas turkey?  Follow the instructions below and you won't go wrong. INGREDIENTS: - A 14 pound (lb)/6.5 kilogram (kg) turkey (this will feed about 12 people). - 175 grams (g) of butter (this will need to be adjusted if you have a different sized turkey). - 3.5 litres (ltr) of stuffing (this will need to be adjusted if you have a different sized turkey). - 4 cups of water or turkey stock. - Salt. - Ground … [Read more...]

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