Category Archives: Food

You last a lifetime: Choose to eat well!

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

The old saying ‘You are what you eat’ is right.  Eating is such a basic in life, we do it every day, and sometimes we don’t even think about it.  We just eat.  Knowing the right what and how much … Continue reading →

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How Many Calories Should I Eat?

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

I’m not very good at counting calories and never have been.  I just eat what I eat, when I want, and hope to fuel my exercise and life.  I tend to rely on the exercise I do to burn off … Continue reading →

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The Story of Low Carb Dieting

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

An interesting BBC Horizon programme about Low Carb Dieting… it’s from 2004, so may be a bit outdated, but it’s still interesting.  Here is is split into 5 x 10 minute clips: Well worth a watch.  The underlying fact of why … Continue reading →

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I love bagels!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

As regular readers may know, bagels are a staple of my diet.  I eat one more or less every day, and have various toppings I use to make them taste really good.  Bagels give me lots of energy to help … Continue reading →

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Health News Articles

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

I’ve woken up this morning to two news stories which I’m quite interested in: 1. One in 5 gets their 5 a day I know I usually don’t get my five a day. It’s a lot easier and cheaper to … Continue reading →

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Carbo Loading: Are you doing it right?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

I thought I’d get this together for a good friend of mine Cris who is running the London marathon this weekend.  If you are reading this Cris… (or if you are anyone doing the London marathon this weekend)… good luck!    … Continue reading →

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Wholemeal Crackers n Peanut Butter

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

I came across these wee gems in Tesco the other day… .. they’re well tasty with some peanut butter spread on them!

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Salmon n sun dried tomato pasta

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

I came into a nice wee dinner tonight. Salmon, sun dried tomato pasta. A nice dinner to come into after a good evening teaching swimming.

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60 Must Read Health & Fitness Blogs

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Here is a link to the Greatist.com top 60 Must Read Health & Fitness Blogs. Unfortunately it looks as if my blog didn’t make it on there …   And I haven’t had a chance to see if any of … Continue reading →

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Going Bananas?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

The expression ‘Going Bananas’… comes from the effects bananas have on the brain (see below how).  Whatever you do, don’t put bananas in the fridge as the skin will go black! Bananas provide good energy and plenty more… below details … Continue reading →

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