WHAT AND WHEN to eat before and after exercise to get the most out of your workouts. By Megan Nisbet/Published 8th January 2019 Changing lifestyles, weight loss and prioritising health and fitness are rife in January.Many people take shaping up and getting healthier seriously after indulging at Christmas, while lots of us are on the look out for new exercise regimes and challenges.But how many people know exactly how to fuel their bodies before and after exercise?Here’s everything you need to know about food and working out, including how long should you wait after eating to exercise. REFUEL: How long should I wait after eating to exercise? (Pic: GETTY) How soon after eating can you exercise?The NHS advises allowing three hours before your exercise after having a main meal, such as breakfast, lunch or dinner.They also suggest having a “light snack” an hour before your workout. Related Articles How to lose weight FAST: Bodybuilder reveals how he shed 9st in nine … [Read more...] about How long should you wait after eating to exercise? Foods to eat before and after workouts
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From strawberries to fish and sweet potato… the foods to boost your immune system as flu season looms
THE last thing you want as winter rolls in is a nasty cold or flu. It's bad enough that the weather is colder, the days are shorter and it's all around gloomy... a nasty bug makes it so much worse. So you're probably wondering what you need to do to boost your immune system? There are several things you can do, like getting plenty of sleep, stressing a bit less and taking time to relax and exercising to keep yourself fit. But, let's face it, between balancing work, family and a social life there barely seems enough time for shut eye, let alone stressing less! Luckily, you can eat your way to a better immune system to prevent any pesky bugs. Flu season tends to start in mid-November then peaks in mid-January to March, so now is the time to start eating all the right foods. Your best protection against the nasty bug is the flu vaccine, but eating the right foods can also help protect you and your family. "Having an all-round balanced diet is the cornerstone of good health and a healthy … [Read more...] about From strawberries to fish and sweet potato… the foods to boost your immune system as flu season looms
The best foods to eat for a good night’s sleep
Dietician Sophie Medlin recommends her top foods for a peaceful sleep.Sleep has become widely recognised as playing a really important role in our overall health and wellness – alongside diet, stress management and exercise.Recently, researchers have been learning more about how poor sleep influences our dietary choices, as well as how diet influences sleep quality. Not sleeping for long enough or poor quality sleep are associated with increased food intake, a less healthy diet and weight gain. Lack of sleep also leads to increased snacking and overeating. And it causes us to want to eat foods high in fat and carbohydrates – with increased chemical rewards to the brain when we do eat these foods. Essentially, poor sleep drives your body to find high energy foods to keep you awake which makes fighting the cravings for unhealthy foods very difficult to resist. But, on the other hand, when we have slept well our appetite hormones are at a normal level. We don’t crave … [Read more...] about The best foods to eat for a good night’s sleep
From rice crackers to salad…the most POINTLESS foods to eat if you want to lose weight
WHEN it comes to losing weight, the key is keeping hunger at bay. We all know that when we eat properly satisfying meals, we're less likely to overeat or snack afterwards. Some grub, however, is more filling than others - and even "healthy" foods can leave you wanting more. Kathleen Alleaume is a nutrition and exercise scientist, and she said that if you're trying to curb your excess and cut down on cravings, here are the foods to avoid: Salty snacks Sodium-rich snacks like crisps and nuts are incredibly moreish and tend to be highly refined and highly calorific. Not only do they offer little in the way of nutrients, but research has shown that added salt makes people eat more food - regardless of how much fat was in the meal. Salt also makes us thirsty. Thirst is often mistaken for hunger, tricking our bodies into wanting to eat more instead of simply grabbing a glass of water. Salads Sure, salads can be packed with vitamins and minerals while being low-calorie, but if all you're … [Read more...] about From rice crackers to salad…the most POINTLESS foods to eat if you want to lose weight
The 6 ways to PREVENT bowel cancer, from getting screened to eating beans…there’s #NoTime2Lose
IT'S the 2nd deadliest cancer in the UK, claiming 16,000 lives a year. But bowel cancer CAN be cured - and even better it can be prevented. A few simple lifestyle changes can help you avoid the disease - the fourth most common cancer in this country. As part of The Sun's No Time 2 Lose campaign, we want to get everyone talking about the signs of bowel cancer. We're also calling on the Government to lower the screening age from 60 to 50 - a move that could save more than 4,500 lives a year. Fewer than one in ten people survive bowel cancer if it's picked up at stage 4, but detected quickly, more than nine in ten patients will live five years or longer. But even better than diagnosing the disease early is never getting it in the first place. Deborah Alsina, CEO of leading bowel cancer charities Bowel Cancer UK and Beating Bowel Cancer told The Sun: "Every year nearly 42,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, it's the fourth most common cancer in the UK. "There are several … [Read more...] about The 6 ways to PREVENT bowel cancer, from getting screened to eating beans…there’s #NoTime2Lose