I don't normally write about supplements. The main reason being that lots of people believe that a personal trainer recommending supplements must be doing it soley for personal gain. The negativity will never stop! However, I thought it time to spread the word about the brand that I have been taking for nearly four years because I am proud of the company and more importantly the … [Read more...]
Eat the Summer Rainbow!
July 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Summer is here and July is the time to enjoy fresh, seasonal, local foods in abundance! I've always followed the saying, "Eat the rainbow." If you put lots of variety and foods of different colours on your plate each day, you will give your body a wide range of nutrients that are all vital for health. Remember from my earlier posts the reasons why seasonal and local foods are so … [Read more...]
June – What's Best to Eat?
June 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
June has arrived, so it's time to find out what the best seasonal foods are for this time of year. Remember, if you want to make the most of the food on your plate and give your body a boost of nutrients, then it’s best to eat foods that are fresh and in season. The three easy to understand reasons for eating seasonal foods are these: - The fresher the food, the more nutrients remain intact, … [Read more...]
Surrey Personal Training Expert Explains Why Supplements Can Be a Waste of Money!
May 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you drive an unleaded car, would you fill the tank with diesel and expect the car to operate without a hitch? If that same car breaks down, do you take it to a mechanic to get it fixed straight away, because you can't live without it? Now consider the same for your body. You think that you are doing the best you can to stay healthy by taking vitamins and minerals each day....that should … [Read more...]
Spinach Made Easy
May 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Following on from my posts about olive oil and eating seasonal foods, I want to share this very simple way of making a delicious bowl of spinach. You will need: - A bag of spinach, washed in cold water - Glove of garlic, crushed - Enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a large frying pan Place the washed spinach in a large saucepan and cover with a lid. Do not add any additional water as the … [Read more...]
May – What's Best to Eat
May 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I love this time of year. Flowers are blossoming (my bright red geraniums look stunning lined-up and overhanging my balcony - very Italian), and I hear everyone talking about eating salads! Nutritionally, if you want to make the most of the food on your plate and give your body a boost of nutrients, then it's best to eat foods that are fresh and in season. The three easy to understand … [Read more...]
