Keeping active for your health and mental well-being. Given the disruption to our daily routine and built-in habits, many are panicking about gaining body fat, losing muscle and the potential implications for our general health and well-being. This is on top of the stress, anxiety and uncertainty we’re all experiencing. It’s totally normal to feel…
The Importance of Sleep Quality for Fat Loss and Health
Why everyone should prioritise sleep! If you want to enhance fat loss, gain muscle and perform at your best, you should focus on achieving consistent, good-quality sleep. Sleep is complex and a fundamental part to our health and wellness. The quality of your sleep is determined by a process called the sleep-wake cycle, involving: Slow…
Netflix Game Changers – Fact or Propaganda?
Is Game Changers Another Netflix Propaganda Documentary? Without doubt, the most popular nutrition documentary of 2019. Do you know someone who has altered their diet having watched Game Changers? If you are interested in reading about my thoughts, general comments and answers to questions posed over on the Bodyscan website, click here. ‘The blog contains…
Chilli Con Carne
Everybody loves a good Chilli recipe and I assure you that this all-time classic is packed full of flavour and does not disappoint! Due to its popularity and easy-to-follow guidelines, I often recommend this versatile Chilli Con Carne dish to many of my clients, especially to those who tend to be busy during the week with work…
Teriyaki Salmon and Pak Choi
Most of us do not eat enough oily fish within our diet and often miss out on the healthful effects of the omega-3 fatty acids. This Asian-style sweet and savoury salmon dish is a simple and tasty way to incorporate some fish into your weekly routine. The marinated fish can be served with a whole…
Is It Possible To Lose Fat and Gain Muscle?
Is it possible to lose fat and gain muscle or am I “spinning my wheels”? Many people regularly ask the question, is it possible to lose fat and gain muscle? Depending on who you ask, some will clearly state it is impossible, while others claim it is the single best way to improve body composition. What is…
Chocolate Chunk Protein Bar
This protein bar recipe is genuinely next level! It is most certainly tastier than many of the commercial protein bars readily available and only a fraction of the cost. The bars can be used as a high protein snack or even as part of a meal replacement for those of you ‘on the go’. With minimal…
How Much Protein Do I Need To Help Me Reach My Goal(s)?
How much protein do I need to help me reach my goal(s) is a question many people are often left pondering. Dietary protein intake is one aspect of a diet that is surrounded by controversy, with much confusion, particularly amongst the general public, about how much protein is needed or required to meet goal(s). This uncertainty…
Chocolate Crumble Bars
If you are a fan of chocolate, you’ll love these! This chocolate crumble bar recipe is lower in calories (contains a lot less sugar) than typical brownie recipes, without comprising on taste. This simple-to-follow recipe includes a mixture of wholemeal and plain flour that creates a crumbly texture. These calorie friendly chocolate crumble bars can…
