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

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.

Approximately half of British adults - around 22 million people - have switched which supermarket they use to save money during the credit crunch but many wouldn’t change from their favourite brands.

The poll by independent comparison site uSwitch.com found that while 48 per cent have changed supermarket to help their wallet, another 39 per cent said they no longer buy luxuries or treats.

Nevertheless, it seems there are some basics that shoppers are not prepared to do without - 44 per cent said they would never give up Heinz tomato ketchup for a supermarket’s own brand, while 39 per cent could not swap Heinz baked beans for any other brand.

Could you give up a few or swap them for supermarket replications? Mayonnaise, Free range eggs, Kleenex tissues, Cola?

Has anyone found cheaper and tastier alternatives?

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