Tag Archives: junk food

Ultra-Processed Food in the UK

As a personal trainer in London I travel around the capital a lot and see the sheer number of junkfood outlets on every High Street. In supermarkets I see whole aisles of ready-meals, crisps, biscuits, cakes, fizzy sugary drinks. Is it any wonder we are such an unhealthy nation? Last June there was an episode […]

Book Review: Weight Wisdom: A Lighter Way of Thinking by Alan Jackson MSc

As a personal trainer in London I’m an avid reader of books on weight-loss, exercise and healthy lifestyle. Weight Wisdom is one of the most comprehensive and readable books I’ve read on the subject of losing excess body-fat and maintaining a healthy weight. Alan Jackson takes you on a journey of self-discovery by encouraging you […]

Subliminal Influences on our Health

We’re all affected by the messages we see and hear every day, far more than we realize. Subliminal messages seep into your subconscious mind, your default setting, which determines your underlying beliefs and personality and self-image. This in turn determines your actions and your habits and ultimately your life outcomes. Advertising, TV programmes, our thoughts, […]

Type 3 Diabetes: The Link Between Junk Food & Alzheimer’s Disease

Over 35 million people on the planet have Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative disease of the brain. By 2050 it is estimated that over 100 million people worldwide will have Alzheimer’s. But it’s not inevitable. This number can be massively reduced by lifestyle changes: eat more healthily, exercise regularly, manage stress levels, and sleep better. Excess […]

The Dangers of Junk Food

As a personal trainer in London, a city full of junk food outlets, I’m constantly advising my clients to ditch the junk food and eat healthily. Your chances of achieving your fitness goals are hugely increased if you ‘eat clean’ as they say in the States. Here are some categories of junk food to avoid […]