Spinach contains plenty of fibre and vitamin K and is known as a rich source of iron. Contrary to the “Popeye” myth spinach doesn’t contain the most iron compared with green vegetables, although spinach still has larg nutritional values, especially (as with all vegetables) when steamed or quickly bolied.
Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B6. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, copper, protein, phosphorous, zinc and vitamin E. In addition, it is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, niacin and selenium. (© Wikipedia)

All in all a good fitness food to be eating along with a wholesome meal, it’s simple to prepare and makes for a healthy meal.

So what is BMI? In fitness and exercise terms BMI is not a budget airline, it’s actually an acronym for Body Mass Index. To calculate your BMI you need to record your height and weight and the body mass index calculator on this site will do the rest for you.

Ok, so now I know my BMI, what now? Well for starters you BMI can be worked out by both our site and, if you’re lucky enough to have one, a Nintendo Wii Fit. But remember that this is general advice for adults only and does not apply to children.

Once you’ve worked out your BMI, remember to take into account your build and current body frame, for example if you’re an athlete, body builder, pregnant or breast feeding, your BMI may not be accurate.

If you’re over 60 then your BMI may not be accurate as when you get to this age your bones actually become lighter as you reach this age.

Simply, BMI provides a simple numeric measure of a person's "fatness" or "thinness", allowing health professionals to discuss over- and under-weight problems more objectively with their patient, and plan specific training programs geared to your targets, either bulking up, or slimming down.

"Eat, sleep and swim. That's all I can do," - Micheal Phelps. The "greatest Olympian ever" revels that he eats up to 12,000 calories a day to maintain his training! That's six times the average intake of an adult male, although when swimming 80,000 meters a week you've got to fuel that body somehow!

The swimmer starts his day with a breakfast of three fried eggs, cheese, lettuce, tomato, fried onion and mayonnaise sandwiches, a five -egg omelette, a bowl of grits (an American dish, a thick maize-based porridge) three slices of french toast and three chocolate pancakes. That's just for breakfast!

Why not check out your ideal calorie intake or monitor your nutrition data with our daily calorie counter?

Phelps has got just 3 events left and 3 potential golds to complete the 8 gold medal haul! My money's on him to do it!

Check his progress or watch the Olympic swimming online at bbc.co.uk.

Today I created a Facebook fitness group! Within the group, you can have discussions about health and fitness and any topics based on this site! Please join my group and join in with the discussions:

Many foods have the ability to speed up the process of fat burning and weight loss. Some are better than others. Below you'll find a list of 5 of them.


1.Oatmeal If you were to eat just one type of carbohydrate to burn fat then oatmeal should become your no 1 choice for losing weight. Oatmeal is favourite choice of bodybuilders when they are preparing for their competitions.
Oatmeal has an excellent balance of carbs, proteins, and fats; it is as well a healthy choice for its low glycemic rate for slow digestion.

2. Yams (or sweet potatoes) The second best choice for eating healthy with starchy carbohydrates is yams and sweet potatoes. They are all-natural, low in calories, and with a high nutrient value. Yams keep you full and slow down the digestion, that's why they're one of fitness professionals' favourites.

3. 100% Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Products Breads and grains are a really important part of healthy diet but the rule is they must be 100% whole grain and whole wheat. It's better to give up bread than eat bread/pasta made from processed, bleached flour with no nutritious value!

4. Green Vegetables and Fresh FruitYes, yes, eat your 5 a day, or more and you are bound to loose those love handles! Green vegetables have very little calories and huge amount of nutritionist value. Whole and fresh fruits are filled with vitamins that will keep you healthy, energized and burning fat all day long.

5.Chicken and Turkey Breast Chicken and turkey are great for protein in ones diet. Remember: remove the skin and don't go KFC on them :)

Read more about healthy diet in Nutritional Information.