When the weather is cold, it's tempting to reach for a hot-drink option, often one with a spoonful of sugar as well as other hidden calories (chocolate sprinkles on your cappuccino anyone?) but remember that nothing can replace the multiple advantages of good old H2O! Water plays a HUGE part in the functioning of our bodies, helping to regulate, hydrate, and clear out our system from waste products. Waste is what is left over after our body processes proteins and carbohydrate

Sipping on an icy soft drink might feel refreshing and light, especially in the warmer months. However, the impact soft drinks have on your body is actually quite shocking and concerning! Here is an overview of how soft drinks affect your body from the moment you take the first sip. It might just make you reconsider your next beverage choice! One of the most obvious negative aspects of drinking soft drink is the high sugar content. What makes it even more disconcerting is tha

As we have nice light evenings, and the threat of rain is at it's lowest this time of year (but in the UK are we ever truly safe???) Now is a great opportunity to take up running! -I can already hear the gasps of horror- Don't panic, it really isn't as horrific as you might think, and some people even start to ENJOY running! Firstly, it is important to remember that running is a cardiovascular exercise, and although cardio is very good for you, it should not replace your resi