Eating a healthy, balanced diet not only comes down to making the right food choices, but also being organised and prepared! Whether it is having great containers to bring your food to work in, organisation in your pantry or keeping food fresh in the fridge, Tupperware products tick all the boxes. I asked Belinda to write some information to include on my site, and as an added bonus, Belinda can drop off orders straight to Genesis Southbank, so you can pick up your goodies!
My name is Belinda Lee and I am one of Kirsty’s success stories. After working on a healthier way of eating with Kirsty I lost and have kept off the kilos.
I’ve recently started a part-time business as a Tupperware demonstrator and Kirsty and I have been talking about all the products that can help when you are focused on healthy eating.
From the old favourite Heat 'N' Eat sets for reheating healthy leftovers, to the ever-popular FridgeSmart series for storing fruit and vegetables for longer, there are hundreds of products to make life easier and more fun!
If you’d like to receive a catalogue, place an order, or need my assistance with any replacements under Tupperware’s lifetime guarantee, please contact me by phone or email (details below).
But if you’d like to get a whole heap of free Tupperware, talk to me about hosting a party of your own. You don’t need a lot of people to have a great party, and it’s a perfect excuse for a mid-winter get-together.
Tupperware are offering some amazing host bonuses in July (double the free stuff!) so now is the time to talk to me.
I look forward to featuring a new product on Kirsty’s blog each month and working with her on some fabulous competitions… stay tuned.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Boost your energy levels
When it comes to our energy levels on a day to day basis, most people tend to accept the way they feel is normal for them. It is common for people to feel not sick, nor well, just functioning at 50%, going ahead with daily tasks. Diet can play a huge role in changing this way of life and providing you with more energy and get up and go.
This feeling of tiredness and lethargy can be caused by the mechanisms involved in energy production not working effectively. This, in turn, slows everything else down and results in low energy levels for both mental and physical performance. We should all be capable of having a good night sleep and waking up refreshed in the morning. So what things can we do to increase our energy levels?
- Improve sleep patterns. Obviously this is easier said than done, but is the most crucial part of improving energy levels and feeling refreshed after rest. We want to aim to go to bed and rise at a similar time each day – including weekends. This enables our body clock to function well and to provide us with an efficient sleep cycle. Anywhere from 7 to 9 hours is necessary, but this depends on the individual.
- Regular exercise. Aim for at least 30 minutes on most days to improve energy production mechanisms.
- Drink plenty of water! The majority of our cells are made up of water, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it is essential to have enough in our diet. Aim for 2 litres, plus more when exercising, when drinking coffee and alcohol and when the weather heats up. Dehydration is a major cause of fatigue and low energy levels so drink a glass of water before you turn to the coffee and chocolate!
- Include mainly low GI carbohydrates in the diet including wholegrain breads, pasta and brown or basmati rice to minimise large drops and rises in blood sugar levels. They also provide a sustained release of energy to keep you going for longer. Incorporate a protein source into every meal. This reduces the rate of glucose absorption into the bloodstream and gives you an even energy release.
- Limit alcohol and caffeinated drinks. 2 cups of coffee a day should be the absolute maximum, as caffeine can leave you feeling energetic for a while, but after its effects wear off, you can feel just as bad, if not worse, than you did beforehand. Both caffeine and alcohol can leave you dehydrated, which may be another factor in your low energy levels.
- Ensure your diet is rich in B vitamins, which help convert the foods we eat into energy. Try to include lots of wholegrains, legumes, green leafy vegetables, lean meats and eggs to your diet to make sure you are getting enough of these important nutrients.
- Magnesium is a mineral that is also very important in energy production and involved in the breakdown of glycogen. Magnesium is found in most of the foods that B vitamins are found in, so increase your intake of green leafy vegetables, nuts and wholegrains.
Stop using the cold weather as an excuse for a poor diet and not exercising! Get energised and keep making good choices.
This feeling of tiredness and lethargy can be caused by the mechanisms involved in energy production not working effectively. This, in turn, slows everything else down and results in low energy levels for both mental and physical performance. We should all be capable of having a good night sleep and waking up refreshed in the morning. So what things can we do to increase our energy levels?
- Improve sleep patterns. Obviously this is easier said than done, but is the most crucial part of improving energy levels and feeling refreshed after rest. We want to aim to go to bed and rise at a similar time each day – including weekends. This enables our body clock to function well and to provide us with an efficient sleep cycle. Anywhere from 7 to 9 hours is necessary, but this depends on the individual.
- Regular exercise. Aim for at least 30 minutes on most days to improve energy production mechanisms.
- Drink plenty of water! The majority of our cells are made up of water, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it is essential to have enough in our diet. Aim for 2 litres, plus more when exercising, when drinking coffee and alcohol and when the weather heats up. Dehydration is a major cause of fatigue and low energy levels so drink a glass of water before you turn to the coffee and chocolate!
- Include mainly low GI carbohydrates in the diet including wholegrain breads, pasta and brown or basmati rice to minimise large drops and rises in blood sugar levels. They also provide a sustained release of energy to keep you going for longer. Incorporate a protein source into every meal. This reduces the rate of glucose absorption into the bloodstream and gives you an even energy release.
- Limit alcohol and caffeinated drinks. 2 cups of coffee a day should be the absolute maximum, as caffeine can leave you feeling energetic for a while, but after its effects wear off, you can feel just as bad, if not worse, than you did beforehand. Both caffeine and alcohol can leave you dehydrated, which may be another factor in your low energy levels.
- Ensure your diet is rich in B vitamins, which help convert the foods we eat into energy. Try to include lots of wholegrains, legumes, green leafy vegetables, lean meats and eggs to your diet to make sure you are getting enough of these important nutrients.
- Magnesium is a mineral that is also very important in energy production and involved in the breakdown of glycogen. Magnesium is found in most of the foods that B vitamins are found in, so increase your intake of green leafy vegetables, nuts and wholegrains.
Stop using the cold weather as an excuse for a poor diet and not exercising! Get energised and keep making good choices.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Eat well @ Freshwater Place
The lovely crew at Chelsea's in Freshwater Place have just started selling some warm salads, with recipes provided by yours truly! I am very excited because I know what has been put into these recipes - and I know that they are all between 1000-2000kJ per seve! So important for weight management, so get down there and try it out!
Thanks to all who have commented on my Blog... means a lot to know that people are listening :)
Stay well all!
Thanks to all who have commented on my Blog... means a lot to know that people are listening :)
Stay well all!
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