If you were to Google ‘how to eat for fat loss’, you will see a million and one different diets and schemes that are available to follow. Most of these you will need to pay for before you can know their ‘secret weapon’ to accelerate your fat loss attempts…sound familiar? The reality is, there are […]
It has been well documented that increasing plant based foods in your diet is beneficial for both your health and the environment. Including more foods such as fruit, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds has been shown to positively impact your health, whether you are vegetarian or not. While it is absolutely possible for an […]
What is a FODMAP? FODMAPs stands for Fermentable, Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. To put this simply, these are different types of carbohydrates that may be absorbed poorly in the gut which can cause symptoms in people who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Such symptoms may include diarrhea, gas, bloating, constipation, pain and nausea. How […]
Gut health is becoming increasingly popular within the health industry (and for good reason), but there have been some big claims to cut out certain foods to help manage symptoms. There are many factors which can impact your gut health such as food intolerances, digestive diseases and disorders, therefore, it is best to seek the […]
Did you know that being short on sleep can have a major effect on a person’s weight loss attempts? The good news is though, that there are so many things we can do to help with improving sleep. First, let’s look at some of reasons why sleep is an important part of any weight loss […]
Muesli bars are a convenient snack to have in your car, bag or work draw and can satisfy those unexpected ‘hangry’ moments. They can also provide some quick post-exercise nutrition on the run! But how many times have you eaten a muesli bar, only to feel hungry an hour later and reach for something else. […]
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is one of the hottest trends hitting the health and fitness scene at the moment. There is a huge amount of interest in it’s application and benefits, so let’s take a closer look at these and hopefully answer some of the questions you might have around this topic! What is Intermittent Fasting? […]
A brand new study from Stanford University has recently been published and the results are hitting headlines everywhere. In the study, the authors compared a low fat diet to a low carb diet, to see which was more effective for weight loss, over a 12 month period. They also tested for genetics and insulin sensitivity […]
When it comes to health, fitness or weight loss, many people know what they should do to reach their goals. However, for many people, putting that into practice is often much easier said than done. Why is it so hard to do things that we know are going to help us achieve our goals? There […]
As we approach the Christmas and New Year period, our fitness and nutrition often take a back seat. This period is often characterised by over eating, drinking too much, and general over indulgence. The Christmas and New Year period is a great time to spend with your friends and family, however this does not have […]