The MAN v FAT Newsround 27/4/2018: Ready, Steady, Go!
In this week’s edition of the MAN v FAT Newsround – debunking the myth about ‘unhealthy’ ready meals, asking whether dogs are good for your health, and getting excited about this year’s MAN v FAT Football St. George’s Park tournament. From the MAN v FAT Football leagues MAN v FAT Football St. George’s Park returns It […]
The history of diets
Ever wondered about the history of diets? Despite the obesity crisis being a relatively new problem, turns out we’ve always been vain buggers trying to reach physical perfection. The methods of doing so have varied wildly, with doctors, companies and people who just really like cabbage soup vying to come up with the next new […]
Recipe: Almond and goji berry bites
These tasty almond and goji berry snacks are great to keep on hand or in a desk drawer when hunger pangs strike. They also make a great pre-or post-workout snack, for those days when you’re rushing from the office to the gym and need something light. Just a square or two is enough to leave […]
MAN v FAT Newsround 20/4/2018: Smashing Mashed Spuds
While the sun may have been shining this week, it doesn’t mean you can just give up on your weight loss regime! We are back to help you on your quest to lose pounds, by revealing a tasty alternative to fatty potato mash (which will also help you keep some pounds in your pocket too), […]
7 delicious Mediterranean diet recipes to eat this week
Research has found again and again that the so-called Mediterranean diet is the best way of eating for keeping your weight down, lowering your risk of heart disease and even for living longer. So what’s the deal? Well, you’ll be unsurprised to hear that it’s high in vegetables, seafood and healthy fats and low in […]
MAN v FAT Newsround 13/4/2018: MVF hits the airwaves
Just like the European football matches this week, we have a knockout newsround. Read all about our brand-new podcast, how you can increase your fibre and nutrient intake and some of the strangest methods you have taken when trying to lose weight. NEWS FROM THE MAN V FAT FOOTBALL LEAGUES Finally, we’re delighted to announce […]
Recipe: Chimichanga beef burritos
Spicy beef, crispy tortillas, chunky guac and sour cream come together in this delicious recipe for chimichanga beef burritos. Despite the long list of ingredients, making this Mexican treat couldn’t be simpler and if you keep your kitchen fully stocked with jars of spices, and wraps in the freezer, then you can have this ready […]
Why you should cut out bread for a weight loss boost
Losing weight is not easy. If it was we’d all be a lithe 12 stone, with bags of energy and cheekbones as sharp as razors. Instead, many of us weigh the same as a baby elephant, get breathless going to the fridge and have cheekbones about as sharp as marshmallows. If we can find diets […]
How to sleep after exercise to aid muscle recovery
Ever struggled to drift off after a late-night exercise session? It’s tempting as it is to stay up late, egged on by that post-workout high but did you know that sleep after exercise is crucially important in order to aid muscle recovery? Bed retailer Dreams know a thing or two about sleep and they’ve set […]
MAN v FAT Newsround 6/4/2018: The bittersweet sugar tax
The time for overindulgence is over, so put down the Easter eggs and get back on that grind! This week in the world of MAN v FAT, we’re looking at what the impending sugar tax actually means, hear from our very own marathon man and reveal which pastime is better for increasing wellbeing over yoga. […]
