Both our calorie intake and the frequency with which we eat can rocket at Christmas & through the festivities. If you follow Zana’s advice, you’ll still be able to enjoy yourself, keep your shape (and maybe even lose!) while remaining calm! Warm mince pies, brandy sauce, a double malt by the open fire or chunky squares of chocolate, all get the green light if you follow these tips. The key is to balance your body so that it can deal with everything that comes your way. When we graze all day, visiting the fridge every 30 minutes, we’re sending our...

How to increase your protein intake I’ve often found that clients can have greater difficulty with increasing their protein intake, than they expect to have. Before we discuss how to increase your protein intake, let’s briefly let’s run through why you should increase your protein intake. Which foods are protein foods?   Fish, meat, eggs and cheese are great, very highly absorbed, non-vegan sources of protein, whereas pulses – lentils, chickpeas, various forms of beans - as well as nuts and seeds, can be fabulous vegan sources of protein. Then we have the more hidden sources of protein, foods that contain...