Green Nectar’s Blog

Has the credit crunch got to you?
Well this company bases its business on food that maybe past their “best before” date but are never past their “use by” dates.

Some of the food brands included are Heinz, crosse and blackwell, Cadbury and Kelloggs

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Fancy Making a Burger?
This is how it works. In our video section you can are shown how to make a burger including the right ingredients for great flavour. however, if you have had problems forming the burger then mayber this little product is for you.

Tip, when using this make sure you use some flour underneathe the burger patty to stop it sticking once its been crushed.

Dehydration accounts for a large amount of work headaches, this can be increased by the fact that a lot of people mistake thirst for hunger. Dehydration not only puts stress on the body (kidneys, brain) but can lead to many other long term chronic health conditions.

In the UK we now buy more than 2 billion litres of bottled water a year and consumption levels in the UK have increased in five years: from 29 litres per person in 2002 to 36 litres per head in 2007.(Source: Zenith International).
Most days, many people will buy a 1 litre bottle of water to keep them going throughout the day, some may reuse the bottle but refill with tap or water cooler systems which don’t require the same high standards as bottled mineral water.

So in an effort to cut plastic waste, save cash and have pure healthy water, use a home water filter to top up your bottle daily as a way of having clean pure water. This would save approximately £180 based on buying one bottle of water per day at £1 per bottle to one water filter that should last a month.

When partaking in activity that is above the norm for your body, the use of energy and muscle can be lost and damaged respectively. For energy, eating carbohydrates is the quickest way to recharge but when it comes to muscle growth, protein does the job.

Protein is the hardest of the three macronutrients in terms of your body break down (digesting) so having large volumes causes an unneeded stress on the Kidneys which, can lead to certain failures. The average body will only every use a small amount of protein from food (about the size of your palm) growing in proportion to the size, exercise and severity of the routine, the rest will be expelled.

Protein is not just found in Meat and fish, it is also found in pulses, lentils, vegetables and fruit which are easier to digest and ultimately better for you and don’t contain the fats or mercury found in the others.

For everyone, whether body builders, athletes or those who are involved in strenuous activity, exercise and nutrition go hand in hand and having the right balance is paramount.

Think of it like a scale, too much exercise and low food equals weight lose where too much food and not enough exercise can add weight. When exercising, eat just enough food that the balance keeps you healthy, energetic and help growth and repair muscle.

The one vital element most take for granted when going on diets or exercising is rest (sleep). Without it or lows levels the body finds itself in a too weakened state to exercise or break down food, absorbing the good food and using it to repair the body.

Good Alternative Proteins
Beans (baked), Lentils, Pulses, Green Vegetables, Egg, Chicken, Turkey