How to eat enough protein without meat
Going vegetarian – or vegan, if you’re even more dedicated – is becoming increasingly popular. You might decide to give …
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November 30, 2018
How to have a Christmas dinner without meat
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October 25, 2018
How to eat enough protein without meat
Read More »Going vegetarian - or vegan, if you're even more dedicated - is becoming increasingly popular. You might decide to give up meat and/or dairy for health reasons, to reduce harm to the environment or because you want to do more to support animal welfare. No matter the reason, if you want to give up a major food group, you'll need to think about where you get your nutrients from. One of the main things you will need to plan for when giving up meat is where you get your protein from. Animal pr...
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October 17, 2018
Burn calories all day by increasing your metabolism
Read More »We all know that exercising burns calories, as your body requires more energy to match the intensity of your workout. But that doesn't mean you aren't using up fuel throughout the rest of your day. You need energy to do everything, from walking to eating and even sleeping. The rate at which your body burns calories in order to function is what's known as your metabolism. Everyone's metabolism is slightly different. This is part of the reason why some people have larger appetites than other...
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October 11, 2018
Should you go sober for October?
Read More »Most adults enjoy a drink now and again. You might have a glass of wine with dinner, a nightcap before bed or a few pints of lager on a Friday night with your friends. However, it is becoming increasingly fashionable to give up drinking altogether this month, with people all over the world going sober for October. Some do this for charity, others for the health benefits, while plenty simply want to take on the challenge. If you're thinking about going for it, then there are a few things yo...
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September 17, 2018
Calculating your way through weight loss
Read More »How many calories should you be eating per day? What about if you're looking to burn fat? How should those calories be split between protein, fat and carbohydrates? These aren't rhetorical questions; if you want to take your weight loss seriously, you might need to know these numbers. This is especially true if you're looking to lose weight through managing your macronutrients (sometimes called macros). This term refers to the main nutrients that make up what you eat: protein, carbohydrate...
