Understanding Food Labels – Basic Terms Explained
You cannot pick up grocery items these days without seeing some form of nutritional statement claiming its relative health benefits. But what do these terms really mean and how relevant are they? To make life a little easier, this article will step you through some of the common terminology that you are likely to encounter in the supermarket, to help you decipher the contents of our shopping basket.
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The Benefits of Cycling
I am off to buy a new bike today after my last one was ‘borrowed’ by an unknown party. So, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the benefits of cycling. I didn’t grow up with a bike, so for me cycling is not something that comes naturally at all. However, now that our roads are becoming safer and dedicated bike paths are much more common, there are some great reasons to get in the saddle…
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Silence Your Mind - Two Practical Techniques
When you tell your eyes to close, they close; when you ask your lungs to breath, they breathe. These are natural reflexes that for most people happen without thought or effort. Unfortunately, when you tell your mind to stop thinking, it takes a lot more practice and training to achieve the same response. Whether it is before bed or at work, there will always be times when you need your mind to switch off so you can focus on the task at hand or simply get some rest. This article outlines two practical techniques that I have applied over the years to try and quiet my mind.
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Boxing - What Is So Great About It?
Boxing has become a popular form of exercise with a strong stable of devotees. If you have not tried it before, you could be forgiven for being a little bit hesitant. However, there are some great benefits to boxing for both men and women that may convince you to give it a try.
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Running – Why Do I Love It?
If you are not a jogger or runner, it can be pretty difficult to understand the appeal of pounding the pavement. So, why do I love to run? Well, for me there are five reasons that I want to share with you and they are:
- Gives You A Positive Energy Boost
- Gets You Outside
- Creates A Feeling of Freedom
- Do It Alone or with a friend
- No Structure
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Incidental Exercise - Burning Calories At Work Is Easy
Most people assume that if they cannot fit structured exercise such the gym, a run or a yoga class into their routine, then they have to miss out. And I think most of us would agree that work is typically the prohibitive factor. So to help you get a little bit of exercise, even when you are at work, I thought I would give you some practical ideas for incorporating incidental exercise into your working day.