http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk Now energy is something we all want, it’s something we all complain about. How many times have you skipped the things that you were going to do because you were too tired and run down? Now I would postulate that it’s not always a lack of sleep that’s making you tired. Of course a lack of sleep is always going to play a role in feeling tired, but what if you got a good night’s sleep yet still feel tired? It then must be something else right? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Getting_more_energy_with_Metabolic_Typing http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Getting_more_energy_with_Metabolic_Typing Although metabolic typing has gained in popularity over the years, it is still a relatively unheard of system for identifying exactly what an individual needs when it comes to their diet. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Lose_weight_with_metabolic_typing http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Lose_weight_with_metabolic_typing Health supplements are everywhere, on the high street, in the supermarket and on the internet. It is usually a products clever marketing tapping into your emotional psyche that forces you to click pay from an underlying desire to be slimmer, healthier and more energised. But how many of these products out on the market today actually work functionally as a health food and are not just hype in a bottle. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Health_supplements_%E2%80%93_good_or_bad%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Health_supplements_%E2%80%93_good_or_bad%3F_ Vitamin D3 is an essential supplement during the winter months, second to fish oils of course, learn why you should take it and the best source. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Supplementing_with_Vitamin_D_in_winter http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Supplementing_with_Vitamin_D_in_winter Porridge is a classic breakfast, warming and hearty it is filling many of the nations stomachs every morning. But I have a problem with it for many reasons, but this problem can easily be remedied, read on... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_problem_with_porridge http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_problem_with_porridge he metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent; it’s in the elderly, the middle aged and now children. It’s just about the scariest development of the modern world as we continue to abuse the ease of convenience foods and inactivity as we continually take our health for granted. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_metabolic_syndrome_takeover http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_metabolic_syndrome_takeover Sleep is understandably important, but are you fully aware of all the things that it impacts? Such as weight loss, hormones, metabolism, health overall, and are you aware of what you can do to improve your chances of a better nights sleep? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_sleep_is_so_important http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_sleep_is_so_important There are things that you should always have in the kitchen. One to make your life easier when it comes to preparing meals and secondly to enable the meals you are going to cook to be super tasty and healthy. Hence why one of my favorite documents is "building the kitchen" as it enables and teaches you so much. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/3_kitchen_essentials_for_tasty_cooking http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/3_kitchen_essentials_for_tasty_cooking This smoothie recipe is one for the mixed and carb metabolic types depending on the amount of whey protein used and a few less berries for the mixed type. Could also add a little cottage cheese for the mixed type, would definitely add for a protein type with less berries again. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Super_smoothie_for_mixed%2Fcarb_type http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Super_smoothie_for_mixed%2Fcarb_type A crazy classic from the oriental, beware of peanuts if you have an allergy. Ratios of chicken can be manipulated for desired ratios for your metabolic type. Really tasty, really simple. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Bang_bang_chicken_recipe http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Bang_bang_chicken_recipe So many of us don't have a great deal of time to work out. But then what if we didn't aim to get an hours session in a day? What if we turned this idea on it's head completely and what if I said you will probably lose more weight and feel better for it? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_busy_person%27s_workout http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_busy_person%27s_workout The ratio that you eat foods is essential. It will stabilise blood sugar levels, stimulate weight loss, weight maintenance, weight gain, hormonal stability and provide optimal energy. Many will tout the benefits of "energy" foods, but it is rare a food provides good energy by itself. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Protein%2FFat%2FCarbs_and_weight_loss http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Protein%2FFat%2FCarbs_and_weight_loss There are many foods that are hailed as the new superfood, or just thought to be good for health in general. Here I'm going to look at 5 foods that are commonly found in the house hold that are do more harm than good. Prepare to be surprised... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/5_Surprisingly_BAD_foods http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/5_Surprisingly_BAD_foods It is very common that I get spurred into a blog post frenzy from reading the newspaper. There is usually something that gets me railed and this morning is no different. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Those_damn_winter_blues http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Those_damn_winter_blues Salt is a scary topic, it instantly brings out the high blood pressure alert signals, but salt can contain a whole host of very essential nutrients, it's just all boils down to what salt you are using... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Drink_your_salt http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Drink_your_salt Lunch is notoriously a meal we don't always make time for as we are away from home. It can quite often be bought in a sandwich shop, at a Tesco's express or in a restaurant. This lunch was prepared in 5-10 minutes, a time frame easily accounted for at breakfast time. Plus it could quite possibly be the perfect lunch for the 10 reasons listed here.... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Is_this_the_perfect_lunch%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Is_this_the_perfect_lunch%3F_ Cheating in general on a diet will hold your weight loss back to some extent, but depending on the diet you are following the effects may be more detrimental than previously thought. Following a low fat diet can then having a cheat meal can really be far more detrimental than you think. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Cheating_on_a_low_fat_diet http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Cheating_on_a_low_fat_diet Now a few people in the past have asked me about the scientific research that I did at Hull University comparing Metabolic Typing and the governments approach to nutrition, so I thought I would use today's blog post to share the abstract/break down of the study. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Latest_Metabolic_Typing_research http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Latest_Metabolic_Typing_research So this week there has been an article in the newspaper that I loved. I loved it because it destroys a product that makes millions every year through fake research and poor science. This product is the probiotic drink, such as Yakult. So are you wasting your money? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_fall_of_the_probiotic_drink.. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_fall_of_the_probiotic_drink.. No if you have ever eaten McDonald's I hope it was not out of choice for this blog post uncovers what really happens to a happy meal when left to it's own devices... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_McDonald%27s_experiment....... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_McDonald%27s_experiment....... Home made burgers are a seriously easy meal to cook at the time, or as a protein source to have handy in the fridge for future pack ups, meals or snacks. They can be easily made to acquire any taste with added spices and flavours. Dive inside. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Home_made_burger_recipe http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Home_made_burger_recipe Goal setting is fundamental, everyone tells you to write down your goal and look at it regularly, but I bet 80-90% of people that intend to write down the goal never do. Let's look at a new approach... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/What%27s_your_goal%3F http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/What%27s_your_goal%3F Now many people will assume this blog post is directed at women, but it would be foolish to assume that. Surely both men and women want a toned derrière? There are a few key ways to get that perky bum with your gym efforts, but many do not do them, find out what these hot tips are here. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/5_Essentials_to_a_toned_bum http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/5_Essentials_to_a_toned_bum The kitchen is the Mecca of your healthy eating regime, without the right ingredients to hand you will not be able to whip up healthy meals with the right ingredients day in day out. Include these 10 items and you are on to a healthy winner chicken dinner! http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/10_kitchen_must_have%27s..... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/10_kitchen_must_have%27s..... Energy drinks are a huge part of our society now, and unfortunately are a huge part of the youth culture. This blog is going to list all the reasons I can think of why energy drinks should not even be on your menu, regardless of how rubbish you feel, they really are cans of poison. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_poison_that_is_energy_drinks http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_poison_that_is_energy_drinks Eating the right foods to negate the risk of developing any onset disease such as cancer and CAD is a priority for many now due to it's widespread prevalence in modern society. Here we are going to look at research on foods for anti-cancer. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_to_fight_Cancer http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_to_fight_Cancer Metabolic typing is the foundation on which I work and base my nutritional programs, so it stands to reason to let everyone know the top 10 reasons why it's so awesome. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/10_Reasons_Metabolic_Typing_is_awesome http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/10_Reasons_Metabolic_Typing_is_awesome Pain quite honestly is a pain in the A**. But how often do we actually do something about it? Many will go a year, 5 or even 10 years living with the same pain, buy why? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_right_pain_in_the_A%2A%2A http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_right_pain_in_the_A%2A%2A High protein diets are popular among many, and for many are very effective. Research has indicated very favourable clinical results with many high protein diets, here I will discuss why. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/High_protein_diets http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/High_protein_diets Everyone is looking for neat little ways to lose weight, and although it takes a concise approach to lose weight over the long term there are things that can be done to shift a few pounds. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/5_ways_to_lose_weight http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/5_ways_to_lose_weight Metabolic typing is the basis of your diet advisor's nutritional system, a system that identifies what you are designed to eat when it comes to the proportions of fat, carbohydrate and protein and the types of these foods. To me this is common sense, so is metabolic typing just a case of common sense? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Is_metabolic_typing_common_sense%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Is_metabolic_typing_common_sense%3F_ Personal training can be a great way to get results fast, but that's on the proviso that you choose the right trainer and not one that's good at selling the dream. This blog discusses what to look for in a personal trainer so your well earned money is well spent. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Personal_training_-_worth_the_cash%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Personal_training_-_worth_the_cash%3F_ Now alcohol in moderation is not a bad thing per se, but there are times when removing it will be highly beneficial for the body. Especially when it comes to weight loss. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/5_Reason%27s_not_to_drink_alcohol http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/5_Reason%27s_not_to_drink_alcohol A question I get often is why am I sleepy after I eat, and there are several answers, but the most obvious answer is in the question. It's what you are eating...! http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/%22I%27m_sleepy_after_eating%2C_why%3F%22 http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/%22I%27m_sleepy_after_eating%2C_why%3F%22 Herbal teas are a great hot drink replacement to tea and coffee when the caffeine is unnecessary, especially in the afternoon and evening. Here I will share a guide to the best ones to try and why. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_guide_to_herbal_teas http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_guide_to_herbal_teas If you are currently on a weight loss plan then are you currently losing weight? What could be the cause, the diet, you, exercise, lack of will power or something else? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Are_you_losing_weight_if_your_trying%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Are_you_losing_weight_if_your_trying%3F_ We all want healthy and wholesome food that is convenient to cook. Here is a simple chicken recipe that takes a tad of preparation and then the oven does the rest. It's also easy to cook for several meals in advance. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/My_killer_chicken_recipe http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/My_killer_chicken_recipe People say they have common sense, but do many of us really use it to make healthy choices when it comes to food? We get in to habits of buying the same foods but rarely stop to question the quality of a product with simple common sense values on the natural source of a food. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_is_common_sense_so_uncommon%3F http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_is_common_sense_so_uncommon%3F So what do you eat for breakfast was the topic of a recent daily mail article. They rated 21 common breakfast choices out of 10. Here I give the rundown, with my opinions tied in. See how your brekkie fairs.... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/What_do_you_eat_for_breakfast%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/What_do_you_eat_for_breakfast%3F_ Many think that weight loss is about restricting all the foods you love. Well for a lot of foods this may be the case, but chocolate is not one of them, as long as you are eating the right stuff. Get the right type on board and get a whole host of beneficial nutrients. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_you_SHOULD_eat_chocolate... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_you_SHOULD_eat_chocolate... Getting that bloated feeling is a very common complaint for most, and it's something a lot of people live with everyday. So what is happening when you are bloated, what is the reason and what are the repercussions? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Get_that_bloated_feeling%3F http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Get_that_bloated_feeling%3F Weight loss is largely nutritional in my opinion, but we must be active to burn off the calories. Many can't get to the gym or don't enjoy it, but lack knowledge on what to do for a home based exercise program. Here is an example that will take you as long as you want it to. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_quick_home_exercise_program http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_quick_home_exercise_program Now like many of you I have read Yesterdays article regarding "Eat less meat to lose weight". Here I discuss the many flaws in the research that has generalised a few findings for the benefit of the nation. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Daily_express_article_-_%22Eat_less_meat_to_lose_weight%22 http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Daily_express_article_-_%22Eat_less_meat_to_lose_weight%22 Whenever we drink anything other that water it is likely that sugar, bad fats, preservatives or sweetners are lurking close by. Here is a list of sugar and fat laden beverages that we commonly drink. I assure you this may lead to a few shocked faces. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Hidden_fat_---_sugar_in_your_drink http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Hidden_fat_---_sugar_in_your_drink Coke is a popular drink, and has been for many many years. We are largely aware of the sugar content and some of its other nasty benefits, but have you realised the full extent of its damaging effects to the body? This might make you think twice about ordering that coke instead of the water. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Water_or_coke%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Water_or_coke%3F_ In a society where the diet maze is a complicated one, full of mixed messages and conflicting information the media are seen as the body that tends to decipher some of this information. The problem is they often confuse the message even more, especially when a picture speak a thousand words. And yes this blog post is a rant about a news story I've read this morning. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_media_drive_me_crazy http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_media_drive_me_crazy Both anthropologists and nutritionists have long recognised that the diets we now consume are far removed from that of the modern day hunter gatherer diet. It is the diet of these past hunter gatherers that could serve as a nutritional reference point for future approaches to diets. Here we look at the research of Cordain et al (2000) and the ratios of plant and animal food that were consumed by such hunter gatherers. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_with_the_times http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_with_the_times They are very few people that enjoy working out for one reason or another. Many hate the gym, and only go becuase they feel they have to to stay in shape. Find purpose in your exercise efforts and sculpt a better body as a result. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Exercise_with_purpose http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Exercise_with_purpose De-bunking whats written on the back of the packets of food in the supermarket can sometimes be an impossible task, especially as most are too complicated to pronounce. Here's a few tips on what to look out for and whether we should be reading the packet at all. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Food_labels_-_beware http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Food_labels_-_beware For weight loss most people will instantly turn to the low calorie diet in an attempt to shed the pounds. Such diets as weight watchers, the pritikin program or the governments eatwell diet. Although initial weight loss will occur, this will soon stop, here's why. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Low_calorie_weight_loss http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Low_calorie_weight_loss In our modern lifestyle's it is very rare that we make contact with the bare ground and feel the grass beneath our feet, and when we do we mostly feel better for it. So what are the benefits? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Going_barefoot http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Going_barefoot Having straight, clean white teeth can be an attractive part of someone's smile, having a key impact on being attractive to the opposite sex. We all want a nice clean smile with the absence of bad breath, so follow these tips for a better smile and oral health. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Looking_after_your_teeth http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Looking_after_your_teeth When I first started training to become a health and lifestyle coach I was asked one question right at the outset "What is your attitude towards food?". Here is my response: http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Attitude_towards_food http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Attitude_towards_food Sometimes were in a rush but we want to still get a highly nutritious meal on board without having to reach for a crappy commercial cereal bar or just fruit. Here are a few ideas for the breakfast smoothie rush. Needed: Blender + ingredients. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/In_a_rush_-_blend_it..... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/In_a_rush_-_blend_it..... Whatever we do in life we justify it and wrestle with our sub concious and rationale before we make the decision. This is just as true when it comes to diets, weight loss, and making choices about food and better living. If it's one lesson I've learnt over the years, leave the justification at home and just do. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Justification_to_one%27s_self...... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Justification_to_one%27s_self...... Many people beleive that eating a low carbohydrate diet will leave you with no energy, one this will all depend on your metabolic type, two your genetic tolerance for handling carbohydrates and three the latest research on it says far from it. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Low-Carb_eating_and_energy_levels http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Low-Carb_eating_and_energy_levels So this week I have just started reading "The China Study". It has got some startling information at the beginning about the way our food chain has changed and how we view good nutrition. The diet information in the book is pretty bad and very generalised and non applicable to a diverse population, but I want to share my take on this great information. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_new_world_of_nutritional_information.... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_new_world_of_nutritional_information.... Fish oil, and fish full stop, is an essential nutrient in the diet. It aids in weight loss and maintenance, reduces inflammation and regulates many functions in the cardiovascular system. But choosing the right fish oil can be a nightmare with our water contamination issues. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Chosing_your_fish_oil http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Chosing_your_fish_oil There are many overweight couples, just as there are many slim couples. But is the relationship you are in restricting you from reaching your ideal body weight? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_overweight_relationship http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_overweight_relationship Most of us will be more than familiar with milk, in our tea and on our cereal. But for many cows milk is a problem food as it contains lactose and other allergens, so people are often forced on to goats milk. Here I discuss the huge benefits of anyone drinking goats milk. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/All_hail_goats_milk http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/All_hail_goats_milk We are in a "magic pill" and medical expert culture where by noone will listen to the advice of others unless they are a doctor and only take something that is claimed to rid you of your ill's if it will work in a week. But most doctors only do one days nutrition training in their whole 7 years of training. So why do we listen to them? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_wait_till_the_doctors_orders%3F http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_wait_till_the_doctors_orders%3F Here is a free-be from Justin Smith who wrote the book "29 Billion Reasons to Lie about Cholesterol". Chapter 9 free...... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Cholesterol_free-be http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Cholesterol_free-be If there is one question that I get asked all the time as a man with the nutritional knowledge to make people slim is "why can't I lose weight". And unfortunately there is an unexpected answer I will discuss. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_can%27t_I_lose_weight%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Why_can%27t_I_lose_weight%3F_ Way to many dietary guidelines, including that of the government and media, base their approach around increased carbohydrate content for increased health. Yes increase you fruit and vegetable intake by all means, but you don't want to be visiting the carb buffet all day if you want to lose weight. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Cut_carbs%2C_cut_fat http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Cut_carbs%2C_cut_fat There are many foods that are neglected for their health giving properties, and the walnut is one of them. Take it's shape for example, shaped like a brain it's great at supporting healthy brain function. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Walnuts_for_weight_loss http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Walnuts_for_weight_loss So what fats should we use? And for what? There are many questions I get from clients when it comes to cooking with fats and this is a very important subject to safeguard your health. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Cooking_with_fats http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Cooking_with_fats Recently I saw a great article in an american newspaper that I just had to share with everyone. If you but tomatoes read this, if you monitor food quality read this, in fact if you value your health read this! http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Beware_the_tomato http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Beware_the_tomato The news has recently been a buzz with a new genetic test that will determine the way you are designed to eat for your genetics. Exactly the same process as metabolic typing, just more expensive and it's done through a lab by a saliva test. Watch the wall steet journal video here. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Genetic_Testing_for_weight_loss http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Genetic_Testing_for_weight_loss The evolution of our diet is often overlooked when considering dietary changes, and one tends to look to the future. The problem is the future of nutrition is the present, and the present isn't working. In this blog I quote a recently studied scientific journal. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Evolution_of_our_diet http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Evolution_of_our_diet This is the best 20 minutes you will ever watch if you are interested in your health and your childrens health. Absolutely insperational. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Jamie_Oliver_TED_Talk http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Jamie_Oliver_TED_Talk Want another reason to throw your microwave in the bin, here it is. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Bin_the_microwave http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Bin_the_microwave So many want to lose weight, which is the main area of my expertise, but for many others the desire is to put on weight, especially muscle mass. So what should be the plan of attack? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Food_for_putting_on_weight http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Food_for_putting_on_weight Many people feel that losing weight is about starving one's self and missing out on all the tasty food, but losing weight is all about the calorie equation. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_to_lose_wieght http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_to_lose_wieght The popularity of energy drinks have grown hugely in the last several years, but at the expense of everyones health. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Energy_drinks%2Fshots_and_your_health http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Energy_drinks%2Fshots_and_your_health Many have either stopped over xmass or gone back to work and developed the winter blues. Here are a few ways to put the spring back in your step. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Got_the_winter_blues%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Got_the_winter_blues%3F_ So have you made your's yet? Read this before you do. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_New_Years_Resolution http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_New_Years_Resolution So you might be making the effort to exercise as much as possible to shed those unwanted pounds, but the muscle soreness is something that you could do without? Then read on..... http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Muscle_soreness http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Muscle_soreness It is told that a huge amount of people that go on a diet put back on, all the weight that they lost. But why? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Taking_baby_steps http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Taking_baby_steps So you've got a question about health, metabolic typing, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle or anything related? Then contact me and I will answer it here. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Your_questions_Answered%3F http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Your_questions_Answered%3F Now losing weight seems to go out the window when it comes to the winter months, but why? Why get lazy just because the nights close in. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Weight_loss_in_winter http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Weight_loss_in_winter We never want to be under the weather as it stops us from doing what we want to do, which is even more important during the cold winter months. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Staying_healthy_during_winter http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Staying_healthy_during_winter Now the debate will always roar on as to which is better, if you are wasting your money and who is benefitting. But does all this matter? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Organic_vs_Non-Organic http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Organic_vs_Non-Organic This is my answer to a question mens health asked me titled "If I’m trying to lose weight, should I eat only low-fat foods?" that will be appearing in the march issue. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Article_for_Men%27s_Helath_on_Fat http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Article_for_Men%27s_Helath_on_Fat Weight loss is desired by most and walking is a great simple way to getting some good low intensity exercise. After all we have done in ever since man was born. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Walk_to_weight_loss http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Walk_to_weight_loss Now there are many causes and links to all the health disorders we encounter these days, and depression is one of them. Here I list a few things that could lead to depression. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/What_could_cause_depression%3F http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/What_could_cause_depression%3F We all want to be lean, but very few people can get below the 10% mark. Here is the insider scoop on breaking the abs out of hibernation. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/How_to_get_below_10%25_body_fat http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/How_to_get_below_10%25_body_fat Diet pills are popular and always will be. They scream out the easy way to weight loss. But have you ever met someone who has successfully lost weight with them and kept it off? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Diet_pills_-_WHY%3F http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Diet_pills_-_WHY%3F Animal fat is scorned by most, but why? And when and what is the best types to eat if any? Here is the inside scoop. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Animal_fat_-_the_low_down http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Animal_fat_-_the_low_down A lot of companies pride themselves on not using MSG in their packaged food products, but you will not be aware they are still using it but under a different name. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Hidden_sources_of_MSG_in_your_food http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Hidden_sources_of_MSG_in_your_food Beef as a meat gets a really bad rep because of it's saturated fat content. But lean beef really can be one of the best sources of protein you can eat as well as being great for weight loss and increasing your energy. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/What%27s_the_BEEF%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/What%27s_the_BEEF%3F_ It's always good to keep snacks and meal fillers in the cupboards as it makes our life a lot easier. But how many of you have a tub of whey protein handy? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Whey_protein_-_one_for_the_cupboards http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Whey_protein_-_one_for_the_cupboards Some of you I am sure are partial to an issue of mens health, women fitness or the like. But is the information you are reading worth the price on the cover? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Health_---_Fitness_magazines http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Health_---_Fitness_magazines Bread is a staple in our diet that most people feel they cannot live without, but this can be the bain of any attempts to lose weight. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Ditch_the_bread_-_and_try_the_wrap http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Ditch_the_bread_-_and_try_the_wrap Some say cardio is the best way to lose weight, and others say weight training is the best - so who's right? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/To_cardio_or_to_weight_train%3F_that_is_the_question http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/To_cardio_or_to_weight_train%3F_that_is_the_question Post workout nutrition in my gym is a hot debate with everyone having their own methods, but who is right? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Post_workout_nutrition http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Post_workout_nutrition The ways in which we can get fit is endless, with the introduction of the WII Fit you now don't even have to leave the house. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Get_fit_with_the_WII http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Get_fit_with_the_WII Now sticking to any plan is crucial in any bid for success when it comes to our health. But is the 80/20 rule really enough? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_80%2F20_Rule http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_80%2F20_Rule We all know about eating seasonal fruit and veg, but do our bodies like to eat to the seasons as well? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_to_the_season http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_to_the_season We can be on the best diet plan in the world, with the best exercise program in the world but will this all work without your full attention, dedication and motivation? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/YOUR_motivation_to_succeed http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/YOUR_motivation_to_succeed We plan our holiday well in advance for that long deserved relaxing break in the sun, but have you ever thought of kick starting your health by going on a fitness holiday? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Fitness_Holidays http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Fitness_Holidays We can all get caught up in our diet and what were eating so that we are on course to our weight loss goals. But are we really getting enough exercise? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Don%27t_forget_to_exercise http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Don%27t_forget_to_exercise Gluten free living can sometimes hold us back from eating certain foods. Use this little trick to make your eating a bit more versatile. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eat_gluten_free_but_want_to_use_breadcrumbs_in_cooking%3F_ http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eat_gluten_free_but_want_to_use_breadcrumbs_in_cooking%3F_ Were in a social media frenzy these days with the ability to keep up to date with everyone via the web, your phone, email and many other media streams. So, where and how can you follow me? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Following_my_every_move http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Following_my_every_move Im part of many forums as I like to give advice to people and build a sense of cummunity on what i do and why i do it, but why oh why are there so many people out there ready to slate every system under the sun? http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_weight_loss_critics http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/The_weight_loss_critics Green tea is the tea of all teas, you would be foolish not to recorgnise the many benefits of this super drink. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Green_Tea_-_Drink_it http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Green_Tea_-_Drink_it We often lose track of our plan when we are confronted with eating out with friends and family. But eating out can be just as healthy as eating at home. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_out_the_healthy_way http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Eating_out_the_healthy_way Roasting meat doesn't have to be bland or boring and definately not dry for that matter. Follow this little gem and you'll never eat a bland chicken again. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Simple_roast_chicken http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Simple_roast_chicken Seafood is superfood for one simple reason, we dont eat it. So any seafood we do eat our bodies are going to thank us for in a big way. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Seafood_is_Superfood http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Seafood_is_Superfood The quality of our produce is very important. But most importantly of all is the quality of our meat and where it comes from. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Meat_quality_-_how_do_you_know%3F http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Meat_quality_-_how_do_you_know%3F Smoothies are a fantastic way to get loads of health promoting ingredients all into one place and tasting great. Ideal for breakfast - the most important meal of the day! http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Whirl_yourself_to_health_with_smoothies http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Whirl_yourself_to_health_with_smoothies Commitment is a word people use a lot. But are they really commited to what they are referencing? In my experience, no. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Commitment http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/Commitment Having the food that you want to eat easily accessable can go along way in helping you reach your health and weight goals. http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_full_fridge_%3D_good_health http://www.yourdietadvisor.co.uk/web/blog/A_full_fridge_%3D_good_health