How Much Time Do You Dedicate To Stretching?

How much time do you dedicate to stretching? Once a week, twice a week, after every workout? If it’s not something you’ve thought about before, you may think about reconsidering. In his latest post for our Healthy Lifestyle blog, Brian delves into the positive outcomes associated with stretching and also provides a short yoga video, which you can try out from the comfort of your own home.

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Do You Add Lemon to Your Water in the Morning? If so – great! It helps balance your plasma glucose (pg) levels, it hydrates your body, its high in vitamin C and it also kick starts your metabolism. But how much is too much and can it erode your teeth? In this Q&A, Susie answers a reader's concern about how much lemon she should consume per day and offers her expert advice on what she should do to avoid erosion....
What To Eat Today…And Where? What to eat today… and where?? Ever struggled with that decision? We’ve all been there! Whether it’s at the airport, the movies, a café, a food court or even just those classic 3pm sugar cravings while you’re at work, hunger can strike and regrettably, the process of trying to make healthy food decisions quickly diminishes. Luckily we have Susie Burrell on hand to explain the perfect food choices in situations like these and most importantly, how to avoid unnecessary calorie overload! ...
Do Health and Fitness Apps Work? Do you download lots of health & fitness apps? You’re not the only one, and there’s plenty to choose from! According Brian: “At least 40,000 apps are available to assist people in living a healthier lifestyle, with no fewer than 10,000 of them aimed at improving diet and fitness”... but are these apps actually helpful, and do they encourage good habits? In this post, Brian evaluates a recent research study conducted by the IMS institute for Healthcare Informatics and offers his opinion on the top five fitness apps in the marketplace....
Cranberry and Almond Biscotti Mmmmm biscotti…If, like us, you’re rather partial to this traditional Italian biscuit, you’ll love this “Cranberry & Almond Biscotti” recipe by HIF blogger Susie Burrell. These crunchy snacks are relatively low-cal and provide a light and tasty accompaniment to tea or coffee. Enjoy! ...
Light Spinach Dip Need ideas for a healthy afternoon snack? Why not try this light spinach dip, provided by Susie Burrell. It’s the perfect option to accompany some crackers, nuts or some wholemeal bread. Enjoy! ...