Daylight Did you know that the clocks changing can actually have a big effect on our wellbeing? Daylight is really important for our health. It’s a well-known fact that when sunlight hits our skin it creates a chemical reaction that produces vitamin D3. Whilst we can get vitamin D through our diet, sunlight is still […]
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With COP26 underway this week, world leaders try to find an understanding on environmental issues. Plant-based products have become increasingly popular from an environmental perspective. Meat requires more resources to produce and leads to more greenhouse gas emissions and deforestations in comparison, producing fruits, vegetables and other minimally processed plant foods. Governments now realise the […]
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I love learning. I love to teach and I love fitness. It is probably quicker to tell you what I don’t have qualifications and experience in! Current areas of interest and experience include: Nutrition & Weight Loss Management Anatomy & Physiology Total Body Conditioning Pilates & Rehabilitation Senior Health & Fitness Kids Fitness […]
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Have you thought what hormone is responsible for the way you feel mentally? Serotonin is the feel good hormone that balances our mood, feelings and state of well-being. This hormone should not be underestimated as it impacts your entire body. Serotonin also helps, reduce depression and anxiety, heal wounds, stimulate nausea, maintain bone health and […]
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You’ve heard of ABBA, right? But have you heard of GABA? ….No, its not a Swedish tribute band, it’s a neural transmitter found naturally in foods designed to keep your calm and relaxed. Mamma Mia! As we all know this past year has been very demanding in more ways than one. Stress levels are high, […]
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Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body. It is essential for normal skeletal growth and is involved in a wide range of biochemical reactions. The benefits of magnesium has found to have effects on the nervous system, reducing symptoms of muscle spasms and twitches. The relaxation effects it has on muscles […]
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You’ve heard the saying “…an apple day keeps the doctor away..” but in this case eating an apple, drinking curtain beverages, chomping down on delicious whole grains and savouring some essential fats…really can help to keep your GP at bay…. …why is this so, you may ask…….Polyphenols. It’s their collective nutrient! Polyphenols are a group of naturally occurring micronutrients in plants. […]
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Great wellbeing discussion at Cripps in Tunbridge Wells. The discussion was live streamed to their other branches in Kings Hill and Chelsea. Wellbeing is such a hot topic within businesses right now and businesses are looking to experts for guidance. My presentation covered a variety of topics from stress & the symptoms, sleep deprivation, […]
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Yesterday (Wednesday – 28/11/18), Henry Adekoya was live on BBC Radio Kent, talking to Julia George about some health and fitness topics. He didn’t have time to go into the studio so they allowed Henry to talk on his mobile live on the radio! Henry is 31:28 minutes in. Julia George – 28/11/2018 – @bbcradiokent […]
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Italian Meat Balls Serves 4 Prep 10 mins – Cook 35 mins – Utensils – saucepan with lid 250g mince pork 250g mince beef 1 tbsp. sage chopped 3 tbsp. parsley chopped 2 tbsp. Chives chopped ½ stock cube (crumbled) 3 tbsp. parmesan cheese Ground pepper Turn oven to 180. Mix together mince, herbs and […]
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