With the new year comes waves of self-improvement and weight-loss ads, being bombarded left and right with new diets, and everyone saying you must make some grandiose resolution gesture. Many of us take a confidence hit over the holidays because maybe we ate and drank a bit too much and our clothes are feeling snug. … Read more
In today’s world, it is too easy to become body conscious and overly focused on weight, or other aspects of our bodies. Yet maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including keeping our bodies healthy, is important to wellbeing. And a desire to improve and be the best version of ourselves is ok too; in fact I would … Read more
Protein is one of three macronutrients that is vital to effective functioning; along with carbohydrates and fats. Almost every cell in the body is made up of protein. So, not getting enough is a big deal. There is sometimes a concern that, without eating meat, it can be a struggle to get enough protein into … Read more
It is no secret that I love a good smoothie. In fact, I rely on smoothies a lot to get the nutrients that a hectic, busy lifestyle leaves me short on; being both vegetarian and a carer means that getting what I need can sometimes be a challenge. A chief one being fibre. Fortunately, there … Read more
The world of nutrition and the physical and mental reactions to what we put in our bodies is a complicated one. Truth be told, humanity is still developing an understanding of this and isn’t quite there yet. What we do know however is that what we digest affects more than just our physical wellbeing. Studies … Read more
We’re all so busy that balancing our own needs, and our health, along with everything else can be daunting. Having a quick, easy way of getting the body what it needs can feel like the only reasonable course of action sometimes. Smoothies are fantastic for this! So, when I was invited by Indigo Herbs to … Read more
If you ever install a phone usage monitoring app you are likely to be shocked seeing the results. Most of us are glued to those glamourous looking smartphone screens for more hours than what our brain can handle. In a survey conducted in the year 2018, by BankMyCell to observe the phone usage patterns in … Read more
It’s no secret that cycling is good for you. Regular physical activity does wonders for managing weight, keeping your heart at its best and aiding mental wellbeing. Bicycle riding is unsurprisingly one of the very best ways to get health issues under control and keep you fit and healthy, agreed Kitchen Home. Whether riding for … Read more
*This is a collaborative post. Science is amazing! We have the technology to accurately scan body composition (e.g. mass of fat, water, muscle and bone in the body, and how it is distributed) and bone density. We are able to precisely monitor this information and even check how it changes over time. What’s more is … Read more