Category: Boosting energy
9th– 15th October is National Curry Week! Not only is this national favourite delicious and versatile, it also offers a whole host of health benefits. Of course we are not referring to the fried rice and oily naan bread, but the spices used in many popular…
Eating a healthy and balanced diet can at time seem expensive. However, there are plenty of healthy food choices that are not just affordable, but very cheap, especially when compared to many convenience foods. Always try to eat in-season foods, as they will then be…
There are different, often personal reasons why we may choose to take supplements, but usually to achieve good health. According to research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in 2008, approximately a third of people in the UK report to take some vitamin, mineral or…
Going meat-free occasionally if perhaps even frequently has become ever more common, health benefits and low costs have proven persuading factors. Meat is tough to beat when it comes to protein content, with next in line usually being eggs and dairy products. But have you…
Your metabolism is the sum of all the energy your body uses throughout the day, this includes basic bodily functions and exercise. Higher energy use can increase your metabolic rate. The higher your metabolic rate, the more fat you will burn, making weight loss and…
We need a vast and varied amount of vitamins each day in order to feel and function at our best. Below we have a full range of daily vitamins we need to consume, the foods in which we can get them from and the benefits…
Energy levels will fluctuate throughout the day, however, these fluctuations can be severe and leave you feeling grumpy, lethargic and in need of an instant energy boost when the wrong foods are consumed. Some foods will help to replenish your energy levels giving you that…
May is Global Employee Health & Fitness Month – the perfect opportunity to promote health and wellness for employees across all working sectors. The majority of the population is overweight or obese, promoting ill health and reduced productivity. Each employee has an average 7.6 days…
The weather is beginning to warm up, so naturally thoughts turn to digging out the summer wardrobe. This can fill many with dread, another summer, another year of not being comfortable with your body and health. We will be bombarded with detox diets and faddy…
Learning At Work Week is a great opportunity to bring businesses together, instigate fresh learning through valuable resources and arrange incentive for those looking to make positive changes. The Healthy Employee has a number of services designed to generate knowledge, engagement and awareness for all…
National Vegetarian Week runs from 14th – 20th May, so we are encouraging you to go veggie for this week if you usually eat meat. There are a couple of cons when it comes to going vegetarian such as a lack of nutrients including Omega…
Fruits and vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre and therefore with such a variety, an excellent source of nutrients for good health. In the UK, a recent government survey showed that only 30% of adults (aged 19 to 64 years)…