The Power Of Fitness And Nutrition

During my early gym days, I consumed copious amounts of milk, I fuelled myself with whey protein before, during and after my workouts. I ate dairy such as low-fat cottage cheese straight out of the container and even consumed casein protein before I went to sleep. I consumed dairy as I thought it was benefiting my strength, built muscle and strengthened my bones but occasionally I felt bloated. I also experienced days when I felt exhausted, even though I was having an adequate amount of sleep. Fitness soon became a grim chore, my enthusiasm was in a negative state and the intensity of my workouts was somewhat lagging. It wasn’t until I became interested in nutrition, predominantly foods for protein and muscle recovery I stumbled across a study published in the British Medical Journal. This study was unable to show any link between dairy consumption and the prevention of bone fractures. It also became apparent about the damaging amount of saturated fat, cholestero...

I've complied what I consider to be the most budget friendly, super healthy foods which I combine with other foods to create nourishing meals. These foods won't break the bank - I've added the price to prove it! Kale -  £0.80 per 225g Pack This leafy green vegetable is jam packed full of nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin C, fibre, iron, calcium, zinc and folate. A great benefit of eating kale is its strong ability to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. What’s more, Kale contains an abundance of anti-inflammatories called carotenoids. These have shown to protect against certain types of cancer. I add kale to soups, salads, curries and stir-fry’s and even throw it into a smoothie! * Blueberries -  £1.29 per 125g Pack Bloops are packed full of anti-oxidants and have been proven to lower blood pressure, a major factor of heart disease. If you add these miraculous berries to your diet, you’ll al...