Make a cow happy, eat a fish today.
Fish, and especially oily fish such as a mackerel, salmon, trout, herring (kippers) and sardines are the best source of omega-3. If you don’t eat some today make sure you supplement.
Further infoFish, and especially oily fish such as a mackerel, salmon, trout, herring (kippers) and sardines are the best source of omega-3. If you don’t eat some today make sure you supplement.
Further infoThey are rich in eggs, meat and fish. There’s a little in almonds, broccoli, beans and tofu. Eat some today – or add lecithin granules or a lecithin capsule (1200mg) to your diet.
Further infoVitamin D is made in your skin mainly in the first 30 minutes of direct sun exposure. Wear a t-shirt or shorts and get outdoors. If it’s winter, and the shadow is longer than your body you have to supplement – 15mcg or 600iu a day although double this may be better.
Further infoEggs don’t raise cholesterol but they do help raise your brain power. They are packed with good quality protein, plus brain-friendly phospholipids. if you choose omega 3 rich eggs you’ll get some omega 3 too. Always choose free-range or organic. Aim to eat six eggs a week.
Further infoWhich nuts do you like? Ever eat pine nuts, pecans or macadamia nuts? Try some new, raw nuts today. Which nuts do you like the best? Buy a packet and eat a few every day. Ever made a nut candle? Try this with a pecan or walnut. Light one end with a lighter. It’ll burn like a candle. The nuts with the most essential fats burn the best.
Further infoHave you eaten any nuts or seeds today? Make sure you have a small handful. Walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, flax and chia seeds (which you can add to cereal and smoothies) are highest in omega 3.
Further infoMake an ‘appointment’ for yourself to fulfil on your exercise commitments in the same way you would make an appointment with the dentist and keep it.
Further infoJoining a yoga, pilates or t’ai chi class will help. Stand on one leg. How long can you do it for?
Further infoWhen doing ‘resistance’ exercises you want to push muscles to the point of ‘failure’ or fatigue, for example sitting against the wall until you can’t. That’s what builds muscles.
Further infoDo that simple resistance exercise where you ‘sit’ against a walk with your thighs and lower legs at right angles until the point of ‘failure or fatigue’. Take a 30 second break then do it again. That’s what builds muscles.
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