Combine a small handful (40g) of blueberries with a small pot (125g) of plain low-fat yoghurt.
Slice one apple and enjoy with 1/2 tbsp of pure peanut butter – make sure it doesn’t contain added sugar, salt or oil.
Add about 2 heaped tablespoons (50g) of low-fat cottage cheese and...Read More
What to pack for a healthy picnic?
Pack these healthy chicken, avocado and lettuce sandwiches to enjoy on a family summer picnic.
The chicken has a crispy coating made from flour, almonds and sesame seeds.
Try this healthy potato salad at a barbecue for a different take on a classic summer salad.
This delicious recipe instead features...Read More
What is the best low-calorie snack?
Three ingredients and two minutes is all you need to whip up this low-fat, low-calorie but high in protein frozen yogurt treat, which is ideal for eating after exercise or as a quick dessert. Store this nut, raisin and popcorn trail mix in an airtight container and grab a handful...Read More
How many calories do you burn at theme park?
A day spent at Disney's Magic Kingdom found to burn up to 1558 calories. That is the equivalent to spending almost three hours cycling. Disney's Magic Kingdom is the best theme park to burn calories in - up to 1558 in one go. And when broken down by activity, it...Read More
What not to eat before amusement park?
Stay away from spicy foods or food you have never had before. Eat a bland breakfast before you go, so choose bland foods like plain cereal, toast and crackers or scrambled eggs with nothing else in or on them. You want something in your stomach to keep it settled. Choose...Read More
When to step in when dogs are playing?
When dogs are 'playing' we need to watch their body language in order to truly see how a dog is feeling about that 'play' and to ensure that both dogs are enjoying the interaction. Remember dogs should not be allowed to just 'work it out between themselves'. As dog guardians,...Read More
Does my dog know when I accidentally step on him?
Dogs can tell whether their owners do something deliberately or by accident, scientists have said. Dogs waited longer to approach the treats when the person carrying out the experiment had withheld them intentionally compared to when they did so unintentionally. When the dog thought the person was withholding the treat...Read More
How many hours a day should you interact with your dog?
Spending 30 minutes to one hour of active playtime with your dog could be enough to wear them out, but they should expect more attention from you during the day, whether its a special morning snuggle session or running through your bedtime routine with your dog at your side. It...Read More
When to intervene in a dog fight?
Do: Have a plan, think about how to break up a fight and what tools, methods and techniques you may use to do it - before it happens. Don’t: Wait until a fight to think about how to break it up. Do: If a fight happens you must stay calm,...Read More
How to tell if two dogs are playing or fighting?
If two dogs are wrestling and it seems too rough to you, with all that growling and snarling, body-slamming, and biting of each other’s necks, should you intervene. There are different physical cues that signal that dogs are playing. If they have a big, silly, open-mouthed grin, that’s already a...Read More
What is littermate syndrome in dogs?
Littermate syndrome is a blanket term for a variety of behavioral problems in dogs, which are attributed to their being raised alongside other dogs of the same age. Behaviors which have been connected to littermate syndrome include leash reactivity, fear aggression, neophobia, and separation anxiety relative to the other dog,...Read More
Do dogs forgive you when you accidentally step on them?
Scientists believe that when dogs appear to forgive their owners, they are able to understand that their owners did not mean to cause them harm. The perception of emotional expressions allows animals to evaluate the social intentions and motivations of each other. Using a cross-modal preferential looking paradigm, we presented...Read More
Do dogs understand when you apologize to them?
They typically act based on your reaction to their actions. As a result, it seems like an apology when they respond to you with body language. There hasn’t been any study to show that dogs truly understand what they did wrong. Studies show that dogs express apologetic gestures because of...Read More
Do I have to constantly entertain my dog?
A dog craves constant entertainment, as they are naturally intelligent and inquisitive animals. A bored dog is more prone to exhibit negative behaviors. A mentally understimulated dog may exhibit behavioral issues, even if he is getting adequate physical activity. If you have a very intelligent dog, it is even more...Read More
Is 12 hours alone too long for a dog?
Adult dogs are generally okay on their own for 4-6 hours a day. But, many dogs are good at adapting to being alone for 8-9 hours while you are at work if they are provided with enough space to comfortably move around. Once a dog can handle being alone for...Read More