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Beetroot belongs to the same family as spinach and chard. They have a sweet, rich and earthy flavour and are most commonly either pickled or used as the main ingredient in a traditional European soup called borscht. Beetroots were originally cultivated by the Romans and by the 19th century they had huge commercial value as

Eggs are a fantastic source of affordable protein and are rich in vitamins and minerals, often described as a “nutritional powerhouse”. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is particularly important in enabling the body to break down food into energy. 2 large eggs contain 42% of your recommended daily requirement. Vitamin B12 is vital for producing red blood

Kale (originally known as ‘cole’ or ‘colewort’) is a green, leafy vegetable very similar to cabbage. It is one of few green vegetables which grow well into winter (very hardy!). A light frost produces especially sweet kale leaves. It belongs to the ‘brassica’ family along with broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, and exists in

When you are about begin exercising, your heart rate will likely increase before you begin moving. The phenomenon is called the ‘anticipatory rise’. The anticipatory rise is the mind’s response to the body’s need to prepare for exercise. Subconsciously, the body knows it is about to exercise and therefore the brain sends several signals in

If exercise were a pill, it would be the most widely presribed and sought after prescription in the world. Accessible to all, with countless benefits and minimal side effects, we’d be rushing to get our repeat prescription. Its association with our long term physical health is well-documented. However too many of us only tune into

Snacking has a poor reputation but it is actually incredibly important and should be encouraged. The key is the type of snack, ensuring that you are snacking on the right foods. Why is snacking important? It increases nutrient intake throughout the day and can reduce your overall daily calorie intake It aids in muscle growth

Water is an essential nutrient that contains no calories whatsoever. In actual fact, drinking water causes a thermogenic response within the body and this uses calories. It is estimated that consuming 500ml of water (a small bottle of water) requires the body to expend 24 calories. Therefore drinking two litres of water encourages an increase in

Indian +  Avoid creamy curries (e.g. pasanda, korma, masala) as they tend to contain up to 3 times as many calories as tomato based dishes (e.g. tandoori, madras, rogan). +  Swap beef/lamb dishes for chicken/prawn/vegetable dishes. Swap naan bread for chapati. +  Opt to share a portion of rice and ask for plain, boiled basmati