Today’s Guest blogger is my buddy Sue, who lives in Barcelona. She writes about why eating the Mediterranean staple daily has transformed her into a healthy little bunny. Here’s her post.. When I first arrived in Barcelona, I did as many tourists and some locals do: start the day with a croissant, often made with [...]
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7 Anti-aging and Detox Smoothies
Smoothies are great! You can drink them on the go, and they do wonders for your health. Unlike juices, smoothies have a higher fibre content and you can tailor the type of drink you like, to suit your body’s needs. Here are some great ideas for 7 Anti-aging and Detox Smoothies that you can drink [...]
Best Abs Breakfast
Since we are on the topic of Abs this week, here’s one for breakfast, which will not make you break a sweat! The Ultimate, Abs Diet, Power Smoothie Serves 2 1 cup skimmed milk/low fat milk 2 tablespoons low-fat vanilla yogurt 3/4 cup instant oatmeal, microwaved in water 1 cup of cubed mangos 2 teaspoons [...]
Top 12 Diet Myths
Ever had someone tell you something about your food that got you thinking.. “no, this can’t be right” ? Need to lose weight but not sure what to believe in the magazines? Before you give up the late night munching and go on a no-fat detox frenzy to kick your sluggish metabolism into shape, read [...]
Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements
My friends ask me, what is the secret to weight loss? I tell them exercise. They ask me, what if just exercise alone will not do, and you need a little help? A young cell is characterized by its energy production, just like a young body. As we age, our physical output decreases. To this [...]
10 Healthy Snacks that Will not Make you Fat
Snacking is a hard habit to break. But if you must snack, then make sure it’s on something healthy. Healthy snacks can actually be good for you, especially if you are working non-stop, throughout the day. Here are 10 healthy snacks that will give you the energy boost you need, and which will not make [...]
5 Pre-Workout Food Fundamentals
Ever had some great days at the gym and some not so great days? You know what I am talking about. Some days, you are just breezing through TRX and weights and the cardio machines. Some days you don’t. Every step is a struggle. Apart from adequate rest between workouts, did you know that what you [...]
L-Carnitine and Weight Loss
If you are trying to lose weight, or get those cuts on your muscles that will make you the envy of your mates, check out L-Carnitine. Supplements and weight loss have always been controversial issues true. And I would say that nothing can take the place of regular exercise and proper eating. Supplements are a [...]
20 Ways to Reduce Wrinkles
Wrinkles are part and parcel of the aging process. But how can we reduce wrinkles on our skin before our time? Some 23 year olds I know have wrinkles around the eyes at such a young age, but some ladies in their mid thirties have flawless wrinkle free skin. So how do you maintain lovely, [...]
A Food, for every Mood
You’re having a bad day. You get home and instead of exercising, you just want to plonk down in front of the television and eat your way through the Ben n Jerry’s ice-cream tub in the fridge. Stop for a second.. Here are some tips on what to eat, to suit your mood.. without necessarily [...]
