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If you are looking to maintain or lose weight you will have to make sure that you have a balanced and nutritious diet while limiting calories. Below are some foods that will fill you up for longer and help keep your hunger at bay. Bananas There are several reasons why bananas are good. they are [...]

All the activities related to caring for a new baby will almost invariably lead to some back problems for mum. Think about all the times you will be carrying your baby, rocking them to sleep, bending over to change nappies and picking your baby up.There are are number of things you can do to strengthen [...]

It is understandable for mums to feel like they have no time to exercise. After all, taking care of one or more children is a 24 hour job. On top of this, more and more women are also working outside the home and find themselves having to juggle kids with housework and their careers. Not [...]

Proteins are essentially the building blocks in our body. They carry out a variety of functions:   Animal protein: As these are high in amino acids, animal proteins are referred to as complete. They are also high in saturated fat  and low in fibre so should be eaten in the right proportions. Plant protein: Plant [...]

Diets can be effective initially and we may see results in the short term. In terms of long-term benefits and sustainability, they are not always the best option, as we will go on to explore. The reason behind this is that our body thinks fat will be needed in the future to use for energy [...]