Serves 4
Ingredients
3 oz Thin Rice Noodles
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
8 oz Shiitake Mushrooms
6 Cups Vegetable Stock
2/3 Cup Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Fresh Ginger – Grated
1 Tsp Chilli Sauce
4 Scallions – Thinly Sliced
4 Carrots – Thinly Sliced
8 oz Green beans – Trimmed and Cut into 2-inch pieces (more…)
You are what you eat! This phrase has dominated the media for decades and it’s true (well, if we were to get technical, you are what you digest and utilise), but each cell in the body has a particular function, for example, our muscle cells help us move and our immune cells help us fight off invading viruses. To carry out these functions, these cells need certain nutrients. Whilst some of these nutrients can be made in our bodies, others must come from our diet.
Not surprisingly we also have certain cells and chemicals that help us feel and behave and the same concept applies to them – in short, what we eat can influence how we feel and behave.
So, are there certain foods that can boost our mood? Well, yes there are, but let’s get a handle on how this happens first.
Adopting a vegan diet can be a challenge for some> Generally the switch is based on ethical or health reasons, so you know your personal reasons why, but you wouldn’t be human without wondering if you can truly fuel your lifestyle with this approach.
So, let’s take a look at body needs and what foods to include in your vegan diet.
It’s no secret that maintaining hydration in the human body is a necessary means for staying alive. Good hydration boasts a variety of health benefits including increased cognitive and physical performance, skin hydration, healthier joints, kidneys and digestive system as well as helping to regulate body temperature and deliver essential vitamins and nutrients to the different parts of the body.
Carrying extra weight around the stomach can cause physical discomfort in day to day life. It can alter our posture and put pressure on our lower back. On a more serious note, developing what’s known as visceral fat – the kind that surrounds our organs – can increase our chances of developing certain health conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease (1).
To get the best out of our workout, it’s super important that we equip ourselves with the correct attire – mainly the proper footwear. Wearing the correct shoes can make a massive difference to the quality of the workout and the way our body copes with the stress we put on it during exercise.
If you’re focusing on a particular sport, that’s another kettle of fish. Different sports require different shoes to achieve – that’s correct – different outcomes.
This blog will look at the best kind of trainer for home workouts and options for those moments of outdoor venture.
What is Sleep Hygiene?
The quality of our sleep each night is dependant on several factors. Our daily routine, the environment we sleep in and even our diet can play a part in the quality and consistency of our sleep patterns. It’s a combination of components, and it’s not always something we consider when we hit the hay.
Summer is a time for seeing friends and family, taking a much-deserved vacation and enjoying the warm air on our skin. We can take a rest from life’s stresses. Whether we spend it holidaying or staying at home, it’s good to steal a bit of time each day to focus on our physical and mental well-being.
Research shows the quality of our gut health can impact digestion, energy levels, sleep quality, skin health, the immune system and even our mood. It’s incredible to think that at one point, we thought the sole responsibility of the gut to be the digestion of food – It breaks down the food and then excretes it. That’s it. Nowadays, however, we know so much more.