Welcome to the Move Blog

Ever got home from a particularly stressful day at work to find yourself raiding the fridge or mindlessly eating biscuits before an important deadline?

If you've ever watched Popeye, you'll know that the secret to his strength is spinach. But is there any truth in this?

Calcium is an important part of a healthy diet. Most commonly known for its role in maintaining strong bones and teeth, it is also needed for muscle function, nerve transmission and a host of other health benefits.

The word "carbohydrate" can sometimes seem a dirty one, so often is it tarnished with the reputation as the dieters ultimate nemesis.

The Paralympics has started and our (kind of) summer of sport is continuing!

Motivation is an integral part of sustaining a healthy and active lifestyle. It comes in all shapes and forms and is individual to everyone! So who better to get motivational tips from than professional athletes? In the final part of our motivation series, GB Active speak to kayaker Matt Bowley to get his top tips on how to stay motivated.

There's never more controversy, discussion or myths surrounding a meal than there is about breakfast.

Food prep is an essential part of any healthy lifestyle, it can help us make good, nutritional choices (instead of reaching for the takeaway menu!), reduce waste and can also help us control what we are spending on food.

Motivation is essential to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle - it's the thing that keeps pushing us on even when we don't feel like it! So who better to get motivational tips from than professional athletes? In part 2 of our motivation series, GB Active speak to triple jumper Michael Puplampu to get his top tips on how to stay motivated.