In honour of National Vegetarian Week, we’ve got this yummy veggie dish from Waitrose that’s quick and easy to prepare… Total time: Ready in 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 ripe avocado, roughly chopped ½ cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped 300g frozen garden peas…
Love it or hate it, Marmite could benefit your training… Why? Because Marmite contains B12, B12 like all vitamins is a facilitator – in its specific case it aids the formation of DNA, is required for the synthesis of brain…
Looking for some new pre or post-exercise fuel? Check out four that we’ve had a tipple of… B.Fresh Cold Pressed Pure Juice Beetroot Lemon b-fresh.co.uk Price: RRP £2.50 Blurb: Relatively new to the juice market, B.Fresh boasts that they are the only…
Going organic – nutritional cure-all or expensive con? Is organic food really any healthier than conventional produce and is it worth paying extra for? Andrew Hamilton looks at the arguments for and against… Once upon a time, all of our…
This fruity mixed berry breakfast smoothie with crunchy oats will get your morning off to a great start, seeing you through until lunchtime. Preparation time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 3 tbsp porridge oats ½ x 480g pack frozen Love…
Do you struggle to find tasty alternatives to potatoes and rice? These handy pouches from Mr Oliver are packed with pulses and grains… Eaten hot or cold, and promoted as a healthy alternative side dish to potatoes and rice, the…
Guidance on training while following this popular diet from sports nutritionist, Emma Barraclough… Q. A couple of friends are doing the 5:2 diet and I’m tempted to join them. Can I train on my two ‘starvation’ days? Jason White, by email A.…
Does alcohol help or hinder your fitness and how do you fast-track hangover recovery? The truth about alcohol and fitness. Beer Research reveals the power of the recovery pint Bitter: 4% abv (alcohol by volume) – calories per pint 180-200 …
Let’s just say you do have a moment of over indulgence ahead a major event – here’s how to fast-track your way through a hangover with our hangover tips… Dress code Compensate for the effect alcohol has on your internal…
Personal trainer Rob Jones looks at how to lose weight the healthy way… Q. I’d like to lose a bit of timber and keep it off. What’s a reasonable monthly target for weight loss? Nick Barnes, by email A. Losing weight is…