Stretching is a bit like flossing your teeth – we all know we should do it but most of us rarely get around to it. I have distinct memories of PE classes at school and being forced to spend what seemed like an unnecessarily large amount of time stretching before we were actually allowed to do any exercise. As an adult, I rebelled against this stretching regime, concluding that … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Stretching
9 Sources of Iron for Iron deficiency
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide. It can be a particular problem for premenopausal women as during those years iron loses are high due to menstruation. This means that while men and post-menopausal have a daily requirement of 8mg of iron, women up to around age 50 need 18mg. That can be really tough to get into the day, particularly for … [Read more...] about 9 Sources of Iron for Iron deficiency
10 Top Tips for Healthy Living
If your New Year resolutions to be healthier are already starting to wane, it might just be time to re-evaluate. The biggest mistake is to set the bar too high and try to change too many things at once, or make resolutions that are just not realistic to keep up. To help you think about what you could be doing to boost your health and vitality, here are 10 of my top … [Read more...] about 10 Top Tips for Healthy Living
Lessons from the French and Japanese
Recently I shared the major findings from the most comprehensive and up to date study of obesity and overweight figures from around the world. While most of it was really pretty depressing stuff – basically the world is fat and getting fatter – there were glimpses of light. Most notably women in a small selection of countries, including France and Japan, have not gotten any … [Read more...] about Lessons from the French and Japanese
Mediterranean Diet 101
The traditional Mediterranean Diet stands out as one of the healthiest in the world. In scientific studies it has been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (stroke and heart disease), several types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. When it comes to weight control the Mediterranean Diet also provides solid evidence in support … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Diet 101
