Baked beans are a real home comfort favourite for a lot of people. They are tasty, quick and easy. The problem is apart from the beans themselves the rest of it is pretty unhealthy. It’s got high levels of salt and sugars to make it taste good, both of which you want to limit. It’s […]

Here is another addition to my 5 minute workout series. Format is simple – 20 seconds working as hard as you can on each exercise in a circuit format and 10 seconds to get ready for next exercise. 1/ 1 leg wall squat 2/ 1 leg wall squat 3/Core Rotation 4/ Core Rotation 5/ Chest […]

We all know it’s important to get enough protein in your diet. But most people just look at it from a weight loss perspective. There are a lot of significant health ramifications from not eating enough protein. Here are some of the main issues from lack of protein intake. Muscle weakness Men may develop a […]

Quinoa has risen sharply in popularity in recent years, being hailed as a ‘superfood.’ Is it really as good as it claims to be and if so why? Protein Content in Quinoa One of the things that separates quinoa from other ‘carbs’ is its protein content. 100 grams contains 4.4 grams of protein, so it […]

The squat is one of the staple exercises in anyone’s workout. It is great for working the entire lower body, the quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves are all engaged. And if you are doing weighted squats you get a lot of core activation as well. But you shouldn’t just do the same standard squats every […]

Most of my clients’ primary goal is weight loss. And that’s fine, there are obviously serious health implications (both physical and mental) with being overweight. But I try and make sure I work alongside this goal with getting my clients to a eat a varied, nutrient dense diet that is going to energise them properly, […]

A quick but delicious curry is one of my favourite things to cook in these winter months. I love using lentils alongside the chicken to (a) add flavour and thickness to the sauce and (b) substitute some of the animal protein with plant based protein. You could absolutely do this without any chicken though. If […]

You don’t have to jump into the deep end with exercise. Building a positive relationship with it is vital. If you can do that you are much less likely to hate it and much more likely to make it a permanent fixture in your life. This is a simple, yet effective way to start. There […]

Anyone who knows me will know my whole philosophy is based around long term sustainable health changes rather than extreme diets and quick fixes. I appreciate it’s the New Year and a lot of people want to be extra strict at the moment, but with any change you make to your diet I would make […]

Personally I really like turkey. I never have a problem eating it on Boxing Day and it will be gone by the day after. But it doesn’t have to be boring turkey salads and sandwiches. This dish is one of my favourites for the day after Christmas. Quick and easy to prepare and helps to […]