Spanish scientists have hit the headlines by releasing research that suggests that heavy drinkers reduce their risk of heart attack by 50%. The data, which did not differentiate alcohol intake from wine, beer or spirits, suggests that moderate … [Continue reading]
Is Hemp Protein the Whey Forward?
Our protein requirements have changed little in the last few thousand years. However, the options at our disposal in meeting this requirements continues to grow. If you have recently scanned the pages of any fitness magazine or browsed through the … [Continue reading]
Does Green Tea Help Burn Fat?
I am occasionally asked what fat-burners I recommend for my clients. And, while I appreciate what some thermogenic herbs can do to increase the rate at which individuals lose inches, the reality is that very few people will need them once their … [Continue reading]
Fruit Sugar is Still Sugar
“Are you saying I should stop eating fruit?” I was asked this in a recent consultation. The questioner, a lady in her 40s, was understandably dismayed with what I had just told her; specifically, that the effort she had put into increasing her fruit … [Continue reading]
Coconut Oil and the Benefits of MCFAs
When I am asked about saturated fats, the question is normally along the lines of 'how bad are they?' The questions should really be: are they actually bad at all? Is there benefits of some saturated fats above others? Since the 1970s, the … [Continue reading]
Choosing a Multivitamin: The Considerations
Whilst the benefits of a multivitamin have been known for some time, there is a wide array of options when it come sto the item itself. So much so, that many consumers and personal trainers are left unsure as to what differentiates a good multi from … [Continue reading]
Protein Intake: Modern Times, Same Requirements
If you are one of the many health-conscious individuals in search of reliable nutritional advice, you can be forgiven for feeling confused. There is a vast array of both opinions and interpretations on what you should be eating, most of it … [Continue reading]
Caffeine Addiction
Most people would be surprised to find our that their mums are drug addicts. But many are. In fact, there are more caffeine addicts in the Western world than there are people who can do without, yet very few consider their habit beyond their choice … [Continue reading]
Magnesium Supplementation: When and With What?
There is now very little discussion in regards to whether athletes should make use of magnesium supplementation, with an ever-increasing body of research driving home the importance of this key mineral and a broadened base of athletes who wisely use … [Continue reading]
Iodine: The Forgotten Nutrient
Iodine is an essential element that is required at every single cell in the human body. It is found in nature in seaweed, especially kelp, and is known to have a wide range of beneficial effects in the human body. Iodine: - is an anti-oxidant - is … [Continue reading]