I love flapjacks, but shop-bought ones are often laden with huge amounts of refined sugar, bad fats and contain paltry portions of nuts and seeds. Here is a simple, quick no-bake recipe which is much tastier, healthier and crammed with goodness. You wont want shop-bought anymore after tasting these! I love to make a batch on Sunday and chill them in the fridge
Getting in shape has never been easier. The Paleo diet for weight loss is simple to follow and could help you shed some pounds. That’s where the Paleo weight loss meal plan comes into play. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know to follow the diet correctly, including 4 expert tips to help you out! Planning out your
Busy weekday mornings call for simple breakfasts that can be made in advance — and overnight oats definitely fit the bill. They’re perfect for early mornings when you’re flying out the door or need to refuel after a morning workout. Plus, they offer endless flavor combinations so even the pickiest eaters can find an option to love. You start with fibre-rich oats, soak them in
After dieting and getting lean all summer, it’s now time to stop starving and start eating. But where should you start? The word bulking conjures up images of stuffing mass amounts of food into your mouth for extended periods of time. Bulking works, but it works best in two week spurts. During times of over-feeding, the body becomes a growth
Both shakes and whole foods have their benefits and disadvantages. Finding a combination of both is the best option for your health. Use a protein drink after your workout or when you’re in a rush. However, to help your body function well, stick to the real meals as your general protein source. It feels so convenient to grab a protein
Healthy digestion is crucial for a strong immune system and for a long life. Almost all people are affected by different types of digestive disorders. Every so often we might experience bloating, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhoea. Do you recognise any of these symptoms? Often we don’t pay attention to them or don’t see them as such. It’s easier to
You picked out a killer playlist, stretched thoroughly and then gave 150 percent in your workout. So now you’re done, right? Not so fast. The food you eat within the first few minutes after a workout is one of the most important and underrated parts of training. In order to help your body recover faster, as well as repair and
It's an accepted fact that to lose weight we need to be in a calorie deficit. In other words, we need to eat fewer calories than we burn over a given period. Looking for and eating foods that reduce our appetite can help us achieve a calorie deficit more easily. Certain fruits help with our weight loss goals because they
Though weight loss is a very common goal, many people actually want to gain weight. Some common reasons include improving daily functioning, looking more muscular and enhancing athleticism. Typically, those who want to gain weight should focus on gaining muscle. It’s usually healthier to gain most of your weight as muscle rather than fat. While food and exercise are most
Losing weight doesn’t always have to be about deprivation and denial. Successful, sustainable weight loss is far more attainable when you focus on the quality of food rather than the quantity. Eat wholesome, nutritious, (and even calorie-filled) foods and you’ll be far more satisfied and content on less. Many of the foods people think are off-limits when it comes to losing
