Category: Nutrition

LighterLife | Another Crash Diet Fronted by a Celeb

Pauline Quirke, yes was very much a plus size woman in need of weight loss, but with plenty of money to do it correctly she chose the path of the quick fix and when it worked, of course she took the money offer from the company to front and endorse the product… Will she be […]

15/02/2012 | 41 Comments More

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B2 is involved in energy metabolism and the developement of healthy hair, skin and nails…  Riboflavin is destroyed by sunlight so if you get your milk delivered then get it inside quickly after delivery, more than half the Riboflavin content in milk can be lost after just 2hrs exposure to sunlight. Functions: Essential for […]

14/02/2012 | 1 Comment More

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Vitamine B1 is needed for the release of energy from food, Thiamine is the most unstable of all the B Complex family and is essential for digestion, the nervous system and helping us cope better with stress.  When deficient in B1 people notice tiredness, nausia, loss of appitite, irritability and depression. Extreme low levels of […]

14/02/2012 | 1 Comment More

Do You Get Enough???

Are you getting enough Vitamins and Minerals in your daily diet? Surveys suggest probably not…  But what is enough? It is still up for debate by the foremost experts in this field, but most countries have come up with RDAs (Recomended Daily Amounts) which show you how much you should be aiming for at the […]

14/02/2012 | 1 Comment More

Half Marathon Training With Mike Buss | Part 2

Follow Mike Buss, World Record Breaking Endurance Athlete over the next 5 weeks, giving you top advice for your preparations for this year’s Half Marathon training. FIVE WEEKS TO GO – Nutrition: You shouldn’t have any need to diet, just eat sensibly, and remember you are entering a half marathon so the training you are […]

12/02/2012 | 0 Comments More

SUPERsnacks

5 Snacks to Boost your ENERGY: Some snacks enhance energy levels, while others leave us feeling depleted. The key to choosing a satisfying snack that will give you energy to burn is understanding how certain foods fuel energy. Not all calories are equal. High-calorie processed foods can certainly provide a quick boost, but the result […]

10/02/2012 | 2 Comments More