Running Shoes

Ever wondered what type of running shoe is best for treadmills? According to HIF fitness expert, Brian, it’s very important to determine what type of shoe suits your foot strike and running pattern. In this post, Brian answers a reader’s concern by explaining how to determine the type of foot he has, and offers his expert advice on the perfect running shoe to purchase.

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Chicken and Three Bean Soup Now that winter is here and the days are getting colder, it’s only natural that our cravings for warm and nutritious food will increase. So if you need inspiration for a tasty home cooked meal, why not whip up this hearty chicken and three bean soup by HIF health expert Susie Burrell. The recipe includes chicken breast, three types of bean (kidney, cannellini, white beans), spinach and more. Yum!...
Question for Dr Emma – "Removing Amalgams" Amalgam fillings - should you have them removed? According to Dr Emma, “Although recent evidence has shown that the removal of amalgam fillings will reduce the level of mercury in your body, it is yet to be seen whether or not there are any long term health benefits.” In this post, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concerns by explaining the best way to remove old amalgam restorations. She also discusses why it’s important to weigh up the perceived benefits with the potential risks before completing this procedure. ...
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 Do Your Cravings Say About You? We’ve all been there; watching our favourite show on TV and suddenly getting that irresistible craving for a bowl of ice cream or a sneaky chocolate fix. But have you ever asked yourself - “Why am I craving this?” In this post, Susie identifies the reasons why we crave certain foods and offers her expert advice on what we can do to break those tempting cravings. ...
Feeling Cheesy? With so many cheeses to choose from nowadays, it’s sometimes hard to say no to just one more slice. Regrettably though, cheese is generally high in fat and according to Susie Burrell - “Most of us need to eat a little less of it than what we do”. With this in mind, we asked Susie to explore the nutritional properties of our favourite cheeses and offer her advice on how we can have ‘our cheese and eat it’. ...