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The recommended amount of daily fibre is 26-35g, a number which not nearly enough of us are reaching.
There are two main types of fibre: Soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibre is more water retentive and therefore more viscous which makes it gentler on the digestive system. A good example is oats.
Insoluble fibre on the other hand [...]

Discipline is the bridge between your goals and accomplishments.

Discipline, willpower, self-control – Whatever you call it, self-discipline is difficult for many people. Some days you think you simply don’t have it in you to make those 10 cold calls, and other days it seems much easier to drive by the gym than to go in and do a work out.

Discipline is the foundation upon which all success is built. Lack of discipline inevitably leads to failure. So, how do you become more self-disciplined?

These are not tasks to cross off as “completed”; instead, they are principles to use to guide your daily life.

New research released from the American Heart Association has shown that the cardiovascular health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids in oily fish are affected by how the fish is cooked.  Researchers found that baked or boiled fish is more effective at delivering omega-3 fatty acids than fried, salted or dried fish. 
The reason for this [...]

I’ve always found the topic of weight loss and the huge commercial industry built around it fascinating.  Why is there such an array of different diets, weird and wonderful meal replacements and other programmes that all promise to be the ultimate answer to the age-old question of ‘how do I lose weight in the easiest, [...]

I am almost always amazed when clients tell me how constipated they are, and I mean seriously constipated! Some have a bowel movement every five days, others ten days and these scenarios have been continuing for years.  They feel sluggish, uncomfortable and not very sexy. Every remedy has been tried from laxatives to soaked prunes [...]

With the New Year fast approaching, many of you may be asking yourself how you would like 2010 to be different from this year.  The New Year is a fantastic time to reflect on your diet and lifestyle and where you might want to make changes, so that you can start 2010 looking and feeling [...]