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Dinner Guests With Dietary Restrictions? Here's What To Do.

If you’re hosting a dinner party for your family or friends, it’s important to ask them about their dietary restrictions or preferences. When you know what your guests need or prefer, you can create the perfect dishes that accommodate every one of your guests. Some of your guests

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3 Great Low Impact Exercises

There has been a huge increase in the popularity of high-intensity interval training recently. However, you don’t need to exercise with very high intensity to experience the benefits of working out. Low-impact exercise can be just as effective in improving your physical and mental health. Low impact

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Why You Need to Challenge Yourself to Try Something New

Although many of us like a challenge, getting out of our comfort zone and trying something new can sometimes be scary. Doing things that you’ve never tried, pushing your body to the max, or meeting new people is often overwhelming or intimidating. However, figuring out how to challenge yourself

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Why Do I Procrastinate Going to Bed? What Can I Do To Change?

Many of us know the importance of sleep but still struggle to get into bed nice and early each night. With the increasing demands of modern-day life, we all have busy lives and lots of responsibilities. We are working more hours and trying to balance several aspects of our

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What is VO2 max, and how do I improve it?

You’ve probably heard of VO2 max, especially if you’re keen on keeping fit. It’s one of the best ways to monitor your fitness levels and identify improvements in your cardiovascular health and endurance. It measures the changes in your body over time to help you track your

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What is the Blue Zone Diet?

There are certain areas of the world where a higher-than-average number of people live past the age of 100. In these areas, there is also a decreased incidence of disease, such as cancer and heart disease. Collectively, these areas are known as the Blue Zones. Despite being in

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What Can I Do During the Day to Help Me Sleep Better Tonight?

Sleep is incredibly important for your health. Many studies show that sleep deprivation can have detrimental effects on your physical and mental health. After just 3 to 4 days of being sleep deprived, your cognitive function declines, your mood takes a dip, and you start to feel physically unwell. Getting

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Tips For Healthier Barbeques

As the weather gets warmer, you might already be planning some BBQs with friends and family. There’s nothing better than spending the afternoon with your loved ones enjoying the sun and eating delicious, freshly cooked food. Unfortunately, not all of our favorite BBQ foods are healthy for us, especially

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Sun Safety Basics

Beautiful days are meant to be spent outside.  Not only does sunshine boost our moods by stimulating the production of serotonin, it also stimulates the synthesis of vitamin D. We have a precursor of vitamin D in our skin called provitamin D3. This gets converted into the active form, previtamin

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Stretches for runners

Whether you’re a competitive runner or you enjoy going out for a light jog, it’s important to take care of your joints and muscles. Stretching is a great way to enhance your recovery and protect your body as much as possible. Doing a range of stretches before and

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What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System?

Your autonomic nervous system is split into two branches - the sympathetic branch and the parasympathetic nervous branch. Each branch has opposing functions, and they are activated more or less depending on the situation that you are in and how much stress you are experiencing. In this article, we’re going

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Leafy Greens 101 - What to Add to Your Next Meal

Broccoli, kale, Swiss chard, and Brussel sprouts are all examples of leafy greens. They are delicious vegetables that are known for being incredibly beneficial for your health. Incorporating more leafy greens into your meals will maximize your micronutrient intake. They are packed full of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamins C,

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How to recognize the physical signs of burnout

On average, we’re working more hours each week, we’ve got children or elderly parents to look after, and we’re stressed about the rising costs of living. And we’re doing all of this while trying to also maintain a social life and have some downtime each day.

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How to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

Herbs make a dish taste more flavorsome and delicious. What’s more, you can grow them from the comfort of your own home using an indoor herb garden. Not only is growing herbs easy to do,  it can save you time, energy, and money. Plus, it’s a fun and

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How to Build Cardio Endurance

Cardiorespiratory endurance, more commonly known as cardio endurance, describes the ability of the cardiovascular system to keep up during long bouts of exercise. It’s a key indicator of somebody’s overall fitness, alongside muscular endurance. The cardiovascular system includes the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It works closely with

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Why Should You “Eat the Rainbow?”

You might have heard that you should ‘eat the rainbow’. This phrase refers to including a range of different colored fruits and veggies in your diet. The question is, why is eating the rainbow so important? Fruits and vegetables contain what are known as micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals.

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Cycling 101: Saddle set-up

If you’ve recently thought about getting into cycling, you might have already done some research into how you can optimize your cycling abilities. As easy as it looks, cycling is a complex sport that requires a high level of skill and muscular fitness. One of the most important factors

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The Benefits of Eating Local

Most of us don’t give a second thought about where we get our food. We head straight to the grocery store and do our weekly shopping every week, grabbing our usuals or the foods that are on offer that week. But often, the foods at grocery stores have traveled

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How To Reap the Benefits Of Nature (Even In The City!)

Being outside can be very beneficial for your physical and mental health. Even just a quick walk outside every day can provide you with physical movement, fresh air, and lots of sunlight. Research shows that surrounding yourself with nature can improve attention span, elevate mood, aid memory, and lower stress

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One Tip For Stopping the 'Scary Sundays'

Are you somebody who often feels anxious on a Sunday evening because you are dreading going back to work on a Monday? If so, you are not alone. What is known as ‘Scary Sundays’ is experienced by many people, and it’s not something that is untreatable. One of the

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How to Stay Active Without a Gym Membership!

If you want to get fit, the gym might be the first place you look. But joining the gym isn’t the only way to improve your cardiovascular fitness or build muscle strength. Not only can you maintain a great level of fitness without heading to the gym,  you can

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How do I know which type of yoga is right for me?

Most people think that yoga is just one form of exercise. In reality, there are different kinds of yoga, and each of them is completely unique. They all have their own benefits, and you might find that one particular type of yoga is better suited for your needs and preferences

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Best yoga poses for beginners

Yoga is one of the best forms of exercise to improve your physical and mental health without adding excess stress to your joints.  There are lots of different kinds of yoga, including Hatha, Yin, Restorative, and Ashtanga yoga. Each one has its own unique benefits, and they all vary in

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Mealtime - More Than Just Nutrients?

When we think of the benefits of food we often consider the nutrients and energy we get that allows our body to function well.  However, there is more to food than nourishing our body; it can feed our mental health, too!  Preparing and eating delicious food can bring joy; it

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How to Make the Most Out of Your Commute to Work

If your job requires you to physically attend a work location, you’ll be no stranger to the daily commute. For those of you who live near your work location, the commute might be short and painless. However, for those traveling further, commuting can eat up hours every week. Unfortunately,