Weight Loss

Zesty chickpea curry

Thursday, 11 October 2012
Looking for a new Indian recipe to mix up your diet plan? Give this delicious chickpea curry a try! Each serve has less than 180 calories- and chickpeas are full of protein, so they’ll keep you feeling satisfied.

Exercise motivation: More reasons to get moving!

Thursday, 6 December 2012

Need more motivation to exercise? It can be hard to convince yourself to get up early to work out, or to head to the gym after a long day at work. Losing weight and looking better is just one benefit of regular exercise, and it can be useful to keep the others in mind!


Here are a few more reasons to convince you to get your runners on…

Three ways with quinoa

Thursday, 6 December 2012
Everyone is talking about quinoa. Full of protein, easy to cook- this supergrain is a great addition to any healthy diet. And luckily, there are plenty of versatile ways to enjoy it. Here are three ideas…

Top 10 low GI foods

Monday, 23 August 2010
The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydate foods according to their effect on blood glucose levels. Choosing foods with a low GI can help you with your weight loss efforts, as they keep you feeling full for longer, work to stabilise your energy levels, and help your body to burn fat most efficiently. Here are some of the top low GI foods to add to your diet plan...

Low calorie chocolate pudding

Sunday, 20 January 2013
Get your sweet fix without the guilt! This scrumptious chocolate pudding gives you a diet-friendly way to enjoy your desert, with just 61 calories and 0.3 grams of fat in each serve. Plus, it’s packed with over 8 grams of protein, so it will keep the late-night munchies at bay.

The best time of day to exercise

Thursday, 19 August 2010

There is a lot of debate around whether it is better to exercise in the morning, the afternoon or at night. Choosing the best time of day to work out for you means you can burn the maximum number of calories and get the most efficiency from your fitness plan.

The simple answer is that there are pros and cons to exercising at each time of day, and it will depend largely on your body, lifestyle and natural rhythms.

Strawberry 'cheesecake' smoothie

Sunday, 30 December 2012

This delicious smoothie is big enough to share between two people, and makes a great, filling breakfast. Full of protein (19.4 grams) and low in fat (2.7 grams), this sweet treat is a guilt-free way to start the day. This recipe makes one large serve with 237 calories. 

Small steps to big results

Friday, 13 August 2010

Losing weight can seem like a huge task- but it doesn’t have to involve marathon workouts and deprivation. Recent studies have shown that taking small steps and making slight tweaks to your lifestyle is the key to successful, long-term weight loss, helping you to make smaller but more lasting changes that will benefit your overall health.


By focusing on a couple of small changes at a time, you can start to develop healthy habits that after a while will become second nature. In the long run, this is far more beneficial than trying an all-or-nothing approach that is harder to follow and sustain. 


Try following some of these simple steps and enjoy feeling fresher, brighter and healthier…

How long would it take to burn off a Big Mac?

Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Thinking of treating yourself to a slice of pizza, or some chocolate ice cream? We all have occasions where we want to indulge, or social situations that almost force us to break our diets. But knowing how much exercise you’d need to do to burn it off means you can regain some of the control over your eating. Here’s a list of some common foods, and how long you would need to run to work them off…

Mushrooms stuffed with spianch and cheese

Tuesday, 10 August 2010
These delicious stuffed mushrooms make a great healthy meal for any time of day. Each serving has just 78.6 calories, with 5.6 grams of carbs and 4.5 grams of fat, so you can serve it up with a salad, or even some rice for a nutritious and filling meal, without the guilt. 
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