According to the World Health Organisation, most people in the UK eat more than twice the amount of sugar that is recommended as a part of a balanced diet. Our attraction to sugar is simple to understand - we enjoy sweet treats because in the natural...
The media loves promoting "superfoods". They are foods that have some significant health benefit like lowering your cholesterol or helping you to lose weight. However, the word superfoods is actually a marketing term that is applied to food far too often. This results in many people paying a...
Protein forms a crucial part of our diet and it is one of three nutrients that we need to remain healthy. Protein consists of long chains of chemicals known as amino acids and these can then be classed into two groups - non-essential amino acids, which...
Everyone will occasionally experience inflammation at some point in their lives. It is a natural biological response to injury, infection, illness, or overtraining. However, if you suffer from chronic inflammation, your body will remain inflamed for many months or even years. This can increase your risk of certain...
Commonly, people think that gluten-free foods are better for you but research has found that often they can contain more salt, sugar and fat when compared to the same product that contains gluten. So, what happens when you consume it? Digestive problems The problem with gluten is that...
Over the past few decades, various health experts told the general public that fat is not healthy. Fat consumption was linked to obesity, heart disease, and a variety of other medical conditions. We now know that there are different kinds of fat and that "healthy" fats are...
When it comes to your fitness, the diet you have plays a more significant role in things than you might think. Without a proper diet, you can’t possibly hope to maintain a suitable level of fitness. We’re going to take a look at the role of the...
Every experienced weight lifter understands the importance of eating a diet high in protein. It is an important compound that helps the body build and repair muscles. Without sufficient protein, your workouts will be ineffective as your body will be incapable of repairing and strengthening muscle fibres. Fortunately,...
While exercise is essential for the human body, what is equally important is a good diet to go with it. What many people don't quite appreciate is the importance of eating well and eating the right kinds of foods. It is just as important as exercise, and...
In today's age most of the foods and beverages we consume are unnatural, refined and sometimes toxic to our body. Despite gaining awareness and knowledge on eating healthy, we still struggle to improve our diet. It is because our body has become so accustomed to eating unhealthy,...