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Type ‘wedding diet’ into an internet search and you’ll find a zillion diets for brides to be. All designed to get you looking like a model in your wedding gown.
The reality though is that planning a wedding can be a hugely stressful time for the bride to be.
The glycemic index was first developed 25 years ago by a professor of nutrition to help determine which carbohydrate foods were best for people with diabetes.
Carbohydrates are vital in the diet, but the problem with modern carbohydrates is that they can be overly processed and nutrient deficient.
Short of hibernating from May through to October, there is little we can do to avoid the chill of winter.
Winter brings with it many good things; the satisfaction of building a good fire, the excitement of watching a sports game while rugged up against the cold, gumboots and hearty comfort food. But winter can also mean colds, sore throats and the flu.
The risks of overindulging in alcohol have been widely publicised, but sometimes knowing just how much is safe and within the guidelines, can be tricky.
Though fats have a poor reputation, they are in fact a key part of a nutritionally-balanced diet.
Fats allow for the absorption of vitamins, as well as aiding cell growth and healthy organs.
The key is getting a good amount of fat, and getting the right balance of the different types of fats.
In an ideal world, we’d all have that extra hour in the day (and the corresponding motivation!) to pound the pavement or hit the gym, to well and truly get our daily hit of exercise. But for most of us, devoting that amount of time is unrealistic, which is why the daily recommendation of just 30 minutes of exercise, is refreshing and encouraging.
A sufficient water intake is needed to combat dehydration, which saps energy, causes fatigue and reduces concentration.
The standard ‘eight glasses a day’ of water, which equates to two litres, has been widely reported as the recommended daily intake for water.
While the blueberries have had more than their fair share of positive press in the field of superfoods, there are countless other foods in your supermarket that are unusually high in antioxidants, vitamins and important minerals.
The world just seems a better place after a good night’s sleep, but not getting good quality sleep is a problem that plagues many of us.
While serious sleeping disorders should be treated with medical consultation, there are many things that can be done to ease minor sleeping problems.
Running may seem like a daunting workout, but you don’t have to be an athlete to incorporate running into your weekly workout routine.
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