The key to losing excess body fat and maintaining a healthy weight (regardless of age, shape or activity level) is to significantly reduce sugar intake, and make sure blood sugar levels stay as steady as possible. This ensures that insulin (the main hormone involved in sugar metabolism) levels remain low, enhancing the body’s efficiency at [...]
Archive | April, 2010
Achieve a balanced body with Pilates
Pilates, as an exercise choice has grown exponentially in the last decade or so. Once exclusive to dancers as an integral part of their training, it is now enjoyed by women and men of all ages, shapes and backgrounds. This is not at all surprising when you consider all the reported benefits of Pilates, both [...]
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Yoga as an anti-inflammatory?
Yoga has long been considered beneficial for physical and mental health, and spiritual growth too of course. On the physical side, a regular yoga practise improves muscular strength, tone and flexibility, and mentally speaking, helps us to better manage the normal stresses of everyday life. Slow forms of exercise such as yoga, Tai Chi, and [...]
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About Lucy-Ann Prideaux MSc BSc RNutr
A registered Nutritionist, Lucy-Ann gained an MSc degree in Human Nutrition, from Aberdeen University in 1997, following a first class honours degree in Sport & Exercise Science. As a past competitive runner, triathlete and personal trainer, she has vast experience and knowledge of performance nutrition at elite and recreational level, as well as in-depth knowledge of general health nutrition.
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