Health Fitness at MQ

If people had a healthy diet by eating 5 veggies and two fruits a day than they should have a well nourished body. But unfortunately that is not the case as most people don't abide by this. Most vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients for the body and are mostly acquired from fruits and veggies. This is where multivitamins can be used as an alternative as they contain a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals that may help our body of lacking nutrients. The need for vitamins may change due to factors such as age, gender, diet and overall health and other factors. Tharshan Nanthakumar 44632037

Having trouble maintaining a healthy lifestyle balance? Here are 3 healthy snacks that are quick and easy to make. 1. Crackers with chocolate-hazelnut spread and banana     Divide 2 bread crackers evenly with chocolate hazelnut spread, with a small slice of banana on top. 2. Bagel with Ricotta and Strawberries Toast a half whole grain flat bagel and spread it with 2 tablespoons of ricotta. Then on top add 1/3 of a cup of sliced strawberries. With a drizzle of honey on top. 3.  Rice cake with peanut butter, coconut and dried cherries. Spread 1 rice cake with 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons toasted with coconuts and cherries. Tharshan Nanthakumar 44632037

Time is precious and money even more so - particularly for a University student! Managing exercise, social life and a healthy diet can be tricky, so we have collated a number of FREE  workout apps, for android and iOS! These apps are designed to encourage you to workout at home for free. We've done the hard work for you by listing the apps below! 1. Sworkit Choosing either cardio, yoga, strength training or stretching, this app comes with a timer from 5 to 60 minutes and demonstrates how to do all the exercises. 2.   Keelo This cross-fit level workout provides high-intensity exercises to help you within the comfort of your own home, or beyond the gym. The app gives you exclusive access to a virtual coach  who responds to questions and provides feedback on your workouts (almost like a celebrity personal trainer!) 3. Daily Ab Workout Focusing on your core, this app is the best to tone and strengthen your abdominals and helps you count your reps! 4. ...

Ever craved a snack in-between lectures? Coffee queue too long? Not enough spare change? Health conscious? We're here to help! We've collected three of the easiest NO-BAKE recipes for healthy snacks to take to uni!  1. Coconut Chocolate Energy Truffle (makes 40) Ingredients: For the Truffles: 2 cups pitted medjool dates, coarsely chopped 1 cup boiling water 1 cup raw almonds 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp sea salt 3/4 coconut flour 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder For the Chocolate coating: 1 cup dark chocolate, cut into shards 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut Method: Place dates in a small bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over them and let stand until cool, about 40 minutes. Process almonds in a food processor until creamy, about 7minutes. Transfer the dates and liquid to the food processor. Add coconut oil, vanilla and salt; puree until smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice. A...

Have you ever wanted to start your day with a quick and easy breakfast that was packed full of nutrients and energy whilst also tasting amazing? Are you tired of the bland 'protein shakes' you've been buying at the supermarket? Well you can try out these 3 delicious recipes which consist of fresh ingredients providing the taste and texture you want to start your day with. To make any of these shakes, just throw all the ingredients into a blender and blend to your desired consistency. Wild Berry Shake: 2 scoops whey protein 8 raspberries 4 strawberries 15 blueberries 2 cups nonfat milk 1 handful ice Strawberry Savior Shake: 4 scoops vanilla whey protein 1 cup water 1 cup strawberry Greek yogurt 3 frozen strawberries 1 scoop creatine 1 tsp flaxseed oil Honey Banana Shake: 1 cup water 1 scoop vanilla whey protein 3/4 cup natural Greek yogurt 1 banana 1 tsp flaxseed oil 2 tsp honey 1 tsp spirulina Daniel Lui 44626932

Step 1: 4 minute exercises. These exercises are targeted at time poor students that struggle to find the motivation and time in their day to work out. Working out creates a healthy balanced lifestyle when paired with healthy eating and other factors. We have tried and tested this work out and believe it is beneficial! And... it only takes 4 minutes! 4 Minute Workout: 0:00 - Squat 0:20 - REST 0:30 - Mountain Climbers 0:50 - REST 1:00 - High Knees 1:20 -  REST 1:30 - Jumping Jacks 1:50 -  REST 2:00 - Squat 2:20 -  REST 2:30 - Mountain Climbers 2:50 -  REST 3:00 - High Knees 3:20 -  REST 3:30 - Jumping Jacks 3:50 -  REST 4:00 - DONE! (Madeleine Robson 44878265)