GI and weight loss

Why is GI so important for weight loss?

 You will more than likely have heard the term Glycemic Index or GI, but may not have a clear understanding about what it is.

 Quite simply, GI is a measure of the response that carbohydrates have on our blood sugar levels, which in turn affects our levels of fat storage.

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Steps to a speedy recovery after a 10k run

Steps to a speedy recovery

Let’s face it there will not be many of you that ‘sauntered’ around your 10k  race. With this in mind, and the fact that you have just sweat blood and tears for such a worthy cause, we have put together some top tips to help you towards a speedy recovery.

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Tofu and edamame beans

Good protein dish

Comments from Lisa:

Tofu is known for its extraordinary nutritional benefits, as well as its versatility. Tofu, also known as soya curd, is a soft cheese-like food made by curdling soya milk with a coagulant. It is a high protein, low fat energy source and great for rebuilding muscle after exercise.

You an also eat this meal with a good source of complex carbohydrates such as brown rice or quinoa (keen-wah), if you need extra carbohydrate before or after exercise. Otherwise the beans offer good levels of complex carbohydrates with plenty of vitamins and minerals.

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