Viewing entries posted in August 2014
30 mins of exercise a day. How do you Make It Happen?
You would think it’s easy to fit in 30 mins of exercise a day wouldn’t you? Well I can tell you, it’s not!
I took on a challenge for myself to stay lean and fit over the winter months by committing to 30 mins of strength work a day, on top of my other exercise: running, walking and cycling.
Ways to increase endorphins and serotonin
Endorphins are chemicals that produce feelings of euphoria and calmness in response to external stimuli like pain, excitement and physical exertion. Serotonin is a chemical created by the human body that works as a neurotransmitter. It is responsible for maintaining mood balance, sleep patterns and appetite. A deficiency of endorphins and serotonin can lead to being overly sensitive to emotional and physical pain, cravings of “feel good” foods, excessive sadness, depression and other mental illnesses.
Glycemic index vs glycemic load
We have all heard about the glycemic index (GI) in relation to foods and our blood glucose levels but what about glycemic load (GL)? What is the difference between the two and how do we work out which foods to choose?
Facts about energy drinks
Around 20 per cent of beverages sold in Australian convenience stores are energy drinks. They claim to improve performance, alertness and concentration and are quite popular amongst young people, especially students and athletes.