Health & Fitness
Breakfast helps you keep slim
We’re told all the time that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but why do we often skip it? Apart from if we are fasting, this should not happen whether we are hungry or not. Regular breakfast eaters are less likely to be overweight than those who skip breakfast and those who [...]
Have a good laugh!
I remember facing a situation not so long ago, some news that would mean my already heavy workload would increase even more. My husband broke the news and my first instinct was to scream, “I can’t do it, it’s too much!” and then get really stressed. But do you know what I did instead? I [...]
Getting enough sleep?
I read an article about the power of sleep recently and just had to pass this on to you. I think everyone knows that it’s good to get enough sleep. However, I didn’t realise how bad it is for your health if you don’t which is one of the things I’m guilty of. There [...]
I can’t be bothered to exercise
I find it quite amusing when people say to me, “Chris, I know you love to exercise.” Well, actually, I don’t. My body screams for me to just get on with something else or to relax, just like my lovely cat Nina is doing above. What I do love however are the effects of the exercise – [...]
Love coke? You’ve got to read this!
I did promise in a previous article that I would talk about the dangers of fizzy drinks. Are you ready for this? First of all, let me tell you some of the things that coke can be used for other than quenching your thirst: 1) To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into [...]
Some surprising news about coconut milk
Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of a new Pastor and wife moving in with us from Jamaica. Meet Meleita. One of the things I love about living with different people is learning new recipes. Being from Jamaica, Meleita loves to cook with coconut milk – her rice ‘n’ peas are to die for. But I [...]
The real way to burn fat and increase your metabolism
I’ve heard all sorts of silly things about how a person can burn fat, from eating pineapple (!) to taking pills. Let me dispel any myths and tell you how it really is. It’s so straightforward. Your metabolism is the rate at which your body burns calories. Calories are the fuel that powers your internal [...]
You CAN eat that
Eating healthily is not just about eating the right amount of food – not too much and not too little. It’s also about eating a range of foods which is why it’s referred to as a balanced diet. Now I’ve heard so many people saying that starchy foods should be avoided, or that you [...]
The real benefits of drinking water
Everyone knows that drinking water is good for you, but few really know the real benefits. I’m sure if they did, they would drink more of it. A few years ago, I was quite addicted to diet coke. I thought it was okay because there were hardly any calories… that was until I found out [...]