

Marathon training - Month 2
Second month of marathon training The Kit Any female runner will tell you how important a good sports bra is! It’s important to feel...


Health Benefits of Donating Blood
So yesterday I completed my second donation (Yay me). Again everything went smoothly and I managed to fill my pint in around 10 minutes...


Be Mindful of your eating
Eating can be triggered by a huge range of things such as hunger, emotional cues, social situations and general cravings. The key is to...


What is Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid, most people associate cholesterol with being a bad thing however it is vital for the...

Marathon training - Month 1
First month of marathon training In October I completed my first Half Marathon (21 kilometres, 13 miles). I completed my run along with...


It’s not just what’s on your plate
We all know the power of what we eat on how much weight we gain. Research shows that it isn’t just what we put on our plates that...


Protein Absorption
What is Protein? Protein is a name given to nitrogenous organic compounds that consists of long chains of Amino Acids which form...


Water Retention
Water retention, or Oedema, is a medical condition that occurs when fluid builds up in our tissue. It can be localised in a specific area...


Fat Soluble Vitamins E, A, K and D
Vitamins and Minerals These micronutrients are needed in small amount per day. They allow the body to produce vital enzymes, hormones and...


Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2014
Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed Cancer in the United Kingdom with around 138 men and women being diagnosed every day. Of the...