http://www.newleafnutrition.co.uk en-gb newleafnutrition.co.uk 2012-5-3T00:00:00Z newleafnutrition.co.uk http://www.newleafnutrition.co.uk/page4.htm#117623 Interview Nathalie Patey New Leaf Nutrition Anyone can get it once youre used to it. The key is to really observe your bodys and minds reactions to what you eatdrink. Reconnect with your body Nathalie PateyThe first time I ever rode a timetrial I had less than sound nutritional preparation as follows 1. I ate a mass of pasta and pesto the night before washed down with a couple of glasses of red wine. 2. I ate pasta for lunch at 1pm 3. I ate a Snickers bar and drank a can of Red Bull before the ride. 4. I had a pint of lager to wind down afterwards.I did rather well considering. But I think it is time I refined by approach.My new secret weapon for nutritionThe North Face SIGG bottle sat on my desk containing ... waterIntroductionI cycle to work most days using a heart rate monitor to help me follow a structured training plan. Ive done a pretty good job of adapting common training techniques to my commute rather than going on training rides on evenings and weekends.However Ive... 2012-5-2 17:43:21 http://www.newleafnutrition.co.uk/page4.htm#76499 Food for thought Nutritional tips for children and families Tip 1 Water is the single most important step to health If your child often complains of thirst constant hunger headaches dry mouth and skin low energy tummy aches constipation muscle aches or cramps reach for a glass of water Taking into account that theyll need more on hot days or when exercising children need about 2 to 3 pints of plain still water taken gradually through the day not in one gulp. Squash juices fizzy drinks coffee and tea are all dehydrating drinks and some will strip the calcium and other nutrients from your childs body so switch to simple pure free water. Is your child refusing to drink plain water 168 explain to them what water does to their body and why it is so important 168 start gradually by giving only diluted pressed juice at mealtime only. 168 squeeze a few drops of lemon into their water bottles 168 you could... 2010-9-27 14:25:16 http://www.newleafnutrition.co.uk/page4.htm#69280 Reaching your fitness goals through nutrition Its time for a checkup. Are your New Years resolutions to exercise more and stick to a good diet fast becoming a fading memoryHas the lack of tangible results toning weight management energy levels made you reach for the comfort food and the TV remote Dont throw in the towel just yet With the help of wholesome nourishing and energygiving foods there are ways of making these hours on the treadmill count Heres an easytofollow list of tips that will maximize the effect of your exercise programme and help you reach your goals. Forget diets you need calories to burn calories Your bodys metabolism is like a great fire that needs constant fuel to keep it burning. When you increase your exerciseactivity levels and you starve yourself at the same time your metabolism slows way down to conserve the little energy it has. So in addition to preventing you from losing the weight this starvation will exhaust you an... 2010-7-1 07:43:09 http://www.newleafnutrition.co.uk/page4.htm#69278 2010-7-1 07:21:10 http://www.newleafnutrition.co.uk/page4.htm#69279 Weaning your child Building babys immunity and preventing fussy eaters As a mum if you havent already been spending the first few months of your babys life agonising over what you and your child are eating weaning might be the next stage when you feel a little inexperienced and anxious to do the right thing. From personal and professional experience I have learnt that weaning is one of the most important stages in a childs life one that might even determine whether your child might suffer from food intolerances allergies low immunity or may become a fussy eater. When shall I wean my baby Most parents I see in my practice worry about the right time for introducing their babies to solid foods. As a lot of todays modern ailments stem from impaired digestive systems I would really encourage you to hold off for as long as six months. Rushing your baby before they are ready might bring p... 2010-5-15 07:22:13