Diet and Beauty

So – we’re well into January now, in fact it’s almost February.  Are you sticking to your new year diet that you promised yourself you’d stick to this year?  According to statistics, around 64% of us are still working hard at maintaining our fitness and diet related new years resolutions at the end of January,…

Ingredients Penne pasta half tablespoon lemon juice 1 yellow squash chopped 1 tablespoon italian seasoning 1 zucchini chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 carrot thinly chopped quarter large onion thinly chopped half red bell pepper thinly chopped 2 cloves garlic half pint grape tomatoes 1 teaspoons lemon zest 1 cup green beans cut into 1 inch…

The Duchess of Cambridge inspires a 650% increase in fat busting treatment enquiries! The Duchess of Cornwall has sparked headlines in October when she exposed her amazing flat stomach whilst participating in a bit of Volleyball with young players at the former Olympic Park. Since seeing her pictures there has been a huge 650% surge…

Why Should You Measure Body Fat Percentage? It’s important to measure body fat percentage, not just your body weight. The human body is composed of bone, blood, muscle, organs, connective tissue and fat tissue. Although certain levels of fat tissues are required by the body, they are often stored in excessive amounts. We tell you…

Did you watch ITV’s Tonight programme last night (28th June 2013)?  If you did, you’ll have no doubt been shocked by some of the disastrous results from dermal fillers and injections, all in the name of beauty. In summary, the ultimate message was that most of the shocking cases highlighted on the programme were as…

Your recommended calorie intake depends on your size and level of exercise or activity that you do.  A larger person needs more calories than a smaller person; an active person needs more calories than a sedentary person and so on. STEP 1: To calculate your suggested daily calorie intake to maintain your current weight, you…

Mexican Chicken Stew with Quinoa Beans – 336 Kcalories Spicy chicken casserole with a healthy superfood side dish of protein-rich quinoa Serves 4 – 5 Preparation and cooking times Prep 25 mins Cook 30 mins Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the onions and peppers for a few mins until softened. Stir…

It doesn’t take much to ‘get back on the horse’ after a break from exercising.  Whether it’s been a few weeks, a few months or even longer, these 5 habits should put you back on the straight and narrow to a happy and healthier lifestyle: 1.   Aim to do at least 30 minutes of exercise…