Today’s subject is going to be collagen. I have had a few questions about it recently. Should I take it? If so at what age? What benefits is it going to bring me? Are there any side effects or negatives to taking it? Do I need a collagen supplement? What is Collagen? Collagen is a […]

A lot of us love cheese. And it’s something that’s often forbidden on ‘diets.’ Which for a lot of people is a real shame because that feels like a huge sacrifice. Is it healthier to cut out cheese altogether? Are some cheesed better than others? Is cheese good for you? What is Healthy About Cheese? […]

As anyone that knows me or has read my other blog articles will know, the only thing that I do that is ‘unhealthy’ is have a few drinks (usually beer) at the weekend. For me it’s something I have always enjoyed doing and I justify it by the fact the rest of my diet is […]

Does your weight seem to fluctuate up and down all the time without any obvious reason? Can you suddenly ‘put on’ a couple of pounds when you don’t think you have been unhealthy? Do you get back off holiday and wonder how you could possibly have gained so much weight? If so you are probably […]

EnsureIf you haven’t exercises for a quite a long time or just want something light to ease yourself back into exercise, then this workout is for you. It will work all the major muscle groups with a particular focus on the areas that are weak and underworked in most (particularly inactive) people. Do each exercise […]

I’m not a huge fan of big, elaborate New Year’s Resolutions. I think a lot of people set goals that are unsustainable and unrealistic. The end result being they are not able to maintain them, fall off the wagon and end up back exactly where they started (or even worse). A better approach is to […]

We all like to indulge a little bit at Christmas (yes even me!) But I have seen too many clients come back in the New Year having put on a load of weight and feeling depressed and disappointed about it. I believe by employing a few simple strategies you can get just as much enjoyment […]

MSG has had a pretty bad name for quite a few years. But is it bad for your health? If so how, why and what’s the evidence. What is MSG? MSG (monosodium glutamate) is basically a flavour enhancer used in a lot of processed foods but also found naturally in some foods. It’s most commonly […]

Most people are familiar with the exercise ‘mountain climbers.’ Whilst these do work your abdominal muscles, as your get more advance and add more reps and speed into them they become primarily a cardiovascular exercise for most people. If this sounds like you and you want to target your lower abs more, try this mountain […]

As we head deeper in autumn, different varieties of squash are everywhere. Butternut squash being perhaps the most common variety, but there are lot of different and interesting options. I would throw pumpkins into the same category as the taste and health benefits are very similar. Plus if you have kids you will be buying […]