by Niki Woods | Apr 21, 2020 | nutrition, Uncategorized, wellness
Vitamin D isn’t just about sunshine holidays, we need to ensure adequate levels all year round. Adequate Vitamin D levels: Support immune, brain, & nervous system healthSupport lung function & cardiovascular healthHelp regulate insulin levels &...
by Niki Woods | Apr 14, 2020 | nutrition, weight, wellness
As the title suggests, Movement AKA Non-Exercise Energy Thermogenesis AKA NEAT is a valuable tool to help you burn calories and avoid weight gain. And regular movement throughout the day makes a big difference. Heres 3 studies that demonstrate this, followed by a...
by Niki Woods | Apr 2, 2020 | fitness, nutrition, wellness
Ok, so we’re in lockdown and you’re having to work from home / limit social contact / be in isolation. Looking at the supermarket shelves I see it isn’t just the loo roll that’s being stockpiled – the biscuits and crisp shelves are cleaned out...
by Niki Woods | Mar 21, 2020 | nutrition, Uncategorized
Here’s a quick, easy, cheap and tasty Moroccan Harira soup recipe for you: 1 tin chickpeas or 110g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked until soft 50g dried spaghetti, broken into short pieces (I use wholewheat) 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 veggie stock cube...
by Niki Woods | Mar 18, 2020 | nutrition
Here’s a quick, easy, cheap and tasty minestrone soup recipe for you: 1 tin butterbeans 50g dried spaghetti, broken into short pieces (I use wholewheat) 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 veggie stock cube 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed & chopped 200g...
by Niki Woods | Mar 17, 2020 | nutrition, wellness
It seems anyone and everyone is offering advice on Coronavirus, regardless of whether they are infectious disease specialists. As a PT and Nutritionist, I will attempt to stay in my lane here. Obviously fear is high and knowledge is somewhat limited as it’s a...