I started making chocolate after becoming increasingly frustrated by the fact that the cocoa content (the healthiest ingredient) in most brands seems to be gradually decreasing to make room for more sugar. I've experimented with raw chocolate, buying my own cacao liquor and cacao butter which is fun, but it can be expensive and some people struggle to source these so the basic ingredient of these homemade chocolates is 85% dark chocolate.
It seems not a day goes by where fat loss isn't in the headlines. Plus the messages consistently relayed have become increasingly confusing. Butter is good yet it's fat that is the enemy. No wait, it's carbs that are the enemy. Make sure you do cardio oh wait, it's cardio that makes you fat etc etc. Suddenly everything you thought you knew and understood about health has come into question, your head is spinning and you're in desperate need of a brew but even that's too complicated as you have no idea what flaming milk to put in it!
The world of fat loss can be incredibly overwhelming, confusing and often contradictory. This is partly due to the fact that people like to complicate things, so they sound more impressive, but it's also down to the fact that so many people are looking for a quick fix or a short cut in order to lose body fat, fast.
Low libido is a common issue these days, yet few people talk about it. Many are just too embarrassed to talk about the absence of physical intimacy in their relationship, especially when it once had such a special bond. Understandably, this becomes an increasingly sensitive issue as many couples try to avoid the awkward situation of having advances refused and hearing the “I'm too tired” explanation again. Addressing the lack of lovin' in your life is a difficult, emotional thing to do but it might interest you to know that nutrition and lifestyle play a fundamental role in supporting a healthy libido.
Okay, so I am no life coach, relationship counsellor, therapist or luuuurrrvve guru BUT I am in an awesome relationship. I've also been in relationships that haven't worked, so whilst I may not be qualified in this field, I've learnt a couple of valuable lessons. As Valentine's Day is upon us it seems like the perfect time to share them.
Nutrition is a powerful thing. Food can heal the body, fuel performance, improve your mood and even help you burn fat. We're not talking about caffeine loaded energy drinks or raspberry ketones here either, this article is about real foods that offer an abundance of nutrients to support a healthy metabolism and enable you to hit your fat loss goals.
Welcome to the first instalment of my “Two things I know..” blog series. The idea here is to highlight two pieces of information you can easily take on board and implement within your weekly routine. With so much information out there it's easy to become overwhelmed and overthink change - this often leads to procrastination and ultimately nothing gets done! Well, not on my watch!
One from the archives to share today. I published this blog in January 2015 and at the time it got a huge response from many followers who identified with my own health journey. Recently we've been getting a huge number of emails from men and women deeply unhappy with how they look and looking to transform their own health. I wanted to share it again in the hope it might be helpful.
Matt Whitmore from Fitter Food explains how to create this easy to make, nutritional super food! Bone broth is a frankly awesome way to consume a rich source of bone supporting minerals including magnesium, calcium, phosphorus. Check out this Fitter Food step-by-step video guide...
A set of muscular and strong looking shoulders is a great asset to have. When working with clients and discussing their goals the classic 'V' shape physique of bigger shoulders and a smaller waist is often mentioned, yet people don’t give their shoulders the attention they deserve and focus too much on training chest muscles. BIG mistake. Let me explain why.
Over the last few weeks we've been detailing all of the essentials you need in place to support optimal health and fat loss. This includes sound nutrition, daily exercise, stress management and soooo much sleep! We have already discussed supplements in detail but if fat loss is your main focus it might be wise to consider some of the following also. The science suggests they have the potential to support our body's biological mechanisms, responsible for achieving and maintaining a healthy body composition.
Bee Pollen, B12 sprays, activated charcoal, probiotic chocolate....there's a new supplement or superfood that we just cannot live without every month it seems! Do you ever start to question how mankind evolved before wheat grass shots were invented? With so much information available it is easy to become confused so we've put together a basic guide to nutritional supplements which will hopefully provide you with a great starting place to assess your needs. Of course this is in addition to good nutrition, daily exercise, adequate sleep and stress management.