Energy-Packed Food For Fitness Fans

If you've been inspired by the marathon to take up exercising or a fitness regime, then it’s likely you’ll need to be making some changes to your diet. Athletes and fitness fans will be well aware that they need plenty of energy rich foods to maintain stamina and to help repair muscles following long hours of training. But which are the most effective performance boosters?

Kellie Anderson is a health educator, nutritionist, recipe developer and food writer. She’s keen to promote the benefits of seasonal produce and nutritious ingredients to improve vitality and health. We spoke to Kellie to find out her top recommendations for athletes who want to keep energy levels high and boost performances before, during and after a workout, without relying on protein bars and shakes.

Silent Wednesday 9 - Food Art

Halloween Food Crafts

There are so many things to love about Halloween—the costumes, the decorations, and most of all, the food! These Halloween food crafts are perfect for getting you into the Halloween spirit. Best of all, they’re easy for kids and adults to make (and eat, too)!

Here are 4 easy and creative food crafts you can put together tonight:

1. Mummy Pretzels - A fun, salty-sweet snack that both adults and kids will adore!

What You Need: All you need for this craft is some pretzels, some white chocolate, and some candy eyes, which are optional, but can make your pretzel mummies extra adorable!

The Healthiest Foods for Losing Weight

Living a healthy life shouldn't be a fashion trend, but something natural, something you desire, because it takes a lot of dedication. It shouldn't be for some periods of time, but instead, you should make it a way of life, healthy food to be part of your regular everyday living. Physicians say, that the key for losing weight is not only exercising. Actually about 70% of the whole process is about what you eat. So you might be doing every exercise right, you might be doing enough cardio, and you might be actually burning some of the fats, but if you continue eating junk food, you won't get far.

And here is the real question – what are the healthiest foods for losing weight?