All Entries Tagged With: "Nutrition"
Got a sweet tooth but still wanna look sweet?
Y’know when you’re really really craving something sweet, but want to do so without the guilt?….well we’ve got the perfect little snack for you ladies, that tastes sweet and keeps you looking even sweeter. We know, we’re so good to you, and it’s not even your birthday! Here’s what you’ll need: Oatcake fruit slices: 2 [...]
Power Packed Salad: Quinoa Tabbouleh
The first of three, taste-tastic-body-poppin’ salads!
Did somebody say detox?
Of course they did, hell that word is flying around every workplace in January, as people politely refuse a biscuit with their tea (decaf of course!) and are opting for a salad at lunch rather than a sandwich, and you better make sure they have had their berry juice, you can’t let a little antioxidant [...]
Turn off that fat gene honey!!
Stop Press!!!! Energy-dense foods may activate genes that ultimately make us obese. New research published in the FASEB journal has shown that foods high in fat and in sugar may actually switch on genes that cause our bodies to store too much fat. As far as we can see, we don’t need any extra insulation, [...]
The Festive Season Survival Guide Part 2 – Little Tipples…
What is the Fit Girl drink of choice??
Before and After Pictures…
Ladies, how are you! Advertising is so powerful isn’t it!! You know those pics at the back of a magazine with Anne, 34, from London, who has lost a whopping 2 stone by just taking those tiny little fat zapping pills!! What we don’t know is that Anne has in fact actually been seriously working [...]
Food on the run usually means poor nutrition!
If you haven’t got time to eat, it’s likely that the food you are eating isn’t that good for you sweethearts!! A study by the Journal of the American Dietetic Association showed that 42% of young women between lacked time to sit down and eat a meal. Ridiculous!! What is everybody doing so much of, [...]
Post-training snacks…
Do you ever wonder what you should eat immediately post-training? I mean, complete last repetition, and possibly even pre-shower…one has got to refuel. (And just in case you thought it was smart not to eat after your training session…well it’s not…AT ALL!!! – you need to replenish all of the energy that you have used [...]
Fine French Women – Their Secret Revealed…
I had a fab weekend just gone with my girlies in Paris!!! It’s our once a year get together and we do not stop talking from start to finish, ‘tis a true talking marathon – if there were an actual competition, I know we would win hands down. Anyway, looking around the stylish women of [...]
Food allergies and food intolerances – What’s the difference?
Sometimes you can have a bad reaction to food which may just be an intolerance that you mistake for an allergy. It’s important to know that difference as one can cause discomfort whilst the other can be life threatening. For example, dairy produce bloats me and wheat both bloats me and makes me tired, but [...]
How to burn fat whilst filing your nails – Part I!
Yes, you too, can fat burn and nail file!!
If exercise makes you fat, I will literally eat my own shorts!
And wash them down with a litre of cola!
Cereal-ly Bad For You!
Oh dear! The European Union are coming down hard on cereal manufacturers that claim their breakfast cereals are healthy, despite their high levels of sugar in brands such as Kellog’s Special K Yoghurty which is targeted at slimmers. Up until now, cereal companies have been able to make claim that their products are healthy because [...]
Doing sit ups ‘til the cows come home, won’t give you a flat stomach…
Sorry to tell ya Fit Girls…
Gimme 3 things I should never eat?
This was a question I was asked over dinner a few months back. And it’s a very sensible one. However, I think you’ll agree that there are a substantial number of things that one might not eat if one might like a beauteous bod, and even eliminating just 3 culprits would still leave is with [...]
The Yummiest, Easiest, Life-Changing, Veggie Recipe!!
Try this little lip smacker for a quick healthy option. Roasted Vegetables, with Goats Cheese and Pine Nuts: (this recipe serves 2 people, double it or half it if you need more or less) You’ll need – 1 courgette 1 aubergine 1 red bell pepper 1 red onion 100g goats cheese A handful of pine [...]
Write it down, even the naughty stuff!
Sometimes we like to complicate things, keeping ourselves nice and busy so as NOT to deal with the the things that matter. We love the very simple method of keeping your body in check by writing a food diary. Basically write down everything you eat and drink and at what times. “But I already know [...]
Super Brains
I know we focus a lot here on being body beautiful, but you should know that all of our fitness and nutrition advice helps to feed your mind too. According to Dr. Nussbaum’s Brain Health Lifestyle, us gals have pretty much got it covered on keeping a sound body and mind: 1. Move it! Research [...]
Add a little grease to your salad, it’s lookin’ kinda rusty!
Why low-fat does nothing for your wrinkle-fighting power…
But Organic Food Tastes So Damn Good!
There seems to be a nasty little rumour loitering around with intent, making claims that organic food when compared to non-organic food shows little difference in nutritional and health benefits. The report commissioned by the Food Standards Authority (FSA) found little difference, in most nutrients, of organically and non-organically grown crops, including calcium, iron and [...]
