The Skinny on Fibre
Why we love fibre: Weight Management: Fibre is perfect for keeping you full and satiated. Sugar Control: Fibre binds to sugar in the gut, releasing them slowly in the blood ensuring that we avoid blood-sugar spikes. Cholesterol Assistance: LDL (type of cholesterol) levels can be reduced as well as their size – changing the particles […]
The facts about saturated fats
The current WHO guidelines on saturated fat are to keep them <10% of your daily calorie intake. The American Heart Association recommends even lower intakes of saturated fats, at <5-6% total calories. Historically, the health professional guidelines have always had straightforward messages: higher saturated fat levels equated to higher cholesterol levels, particularly LDL (low density […]
Celiac Disease
Surviving Celiac – one crumb at a time. Welcome to the world of celiac disease, where one bread crumb can turn your day around, faster than after your children visiting grannies sweet draw. What is celiac disease, how can we better manage it and what diet tips can we follow? Celiac disease, sometimes called celiac […]
Protein Essentials- Finding your Perfect Intake
When we think of protein, often the first image that comes to mind is the classic bodybuilder eating a bowl of eggs and downing a protein shake. But protein and its benefits extend far beyond just the fitness enthusiast. It’s the building block for everything in our body. Essential for cell production and repair. Promotes […]
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia, a Greek term for “poverty of the flesh, ” describes the loss of muscle mass, function and strength from the ageing process. This can result in a decreased quality of life, increased falls and injury and inability to perform daily tasks. Did you know that after the age of 60, adults generally lose around […]
Selenium
Selenium is an essential trace mineral, meaning that while it is only needed in small amounts, it’s still very important for human health. Selenium is found in soil, water and some food groups. It acts like an antioxidant and plays an important role in disease prevention. From supporting immune function to protecting against oxidative stress, […]
5 Spices To Boost Your Immune System
Spices made from roots, leaves, flowers, stems, berries, bark and seeds have been used for centuries not only for colouring, flavouring and taste but for their medicinal properties as well. Before the invention of modern medicine, these plants were the only source of natural healing. With the increase of stress and demanding lifestyles, our immunity […]
Post-Workout Nutrition
We all know that dreaded feeling the day after leg day, long due run or workout, where the thought of climbing stairs or raising your arms to put on your shirt makes you squench your face. So what can we do to help prevent or decrease this pain? Let’s have a look at what the […]
Insulin Resistance
“I feel like my appetite is out of control”, “I can’t seem to lose weight”, “I’m gaining weight around my stomach and I have absolutely no energy”. These are common complaints from clients struggling with high insulin levels or insulin resistance. Insulin resistance (IR). IR has become increasingly more common and is closely linked to […]
Why vitamin C is important for Collagen absorption
Collagen and vitamin C are both important for our health. Collagen, the most abundant protein in the human body and plays a structural role, is found in our hair, skin, nails, bones and even our muscles. It is also found in the cartilage within our ligaments that hold the joints together, allowing them to move […]
Magnesium Citrate vs Magnesium Chelate Premium
You’re probably wondering why we have two different kinds of oral magnesium – the powdered Magnesium Citrate vs Magnesium Chelate Premium. Apart from the fact that some people like powders and others like capsules, there are some subtle differences. Firstly, these two forms of magnesium are both known as “chelates”. In nature, elemental magnesium is […]
Do you suffer from Rosacea?
Rosacea is a really nasty skin disorder affecting the curves and features of the centre of the face. It is often called acne rosacea. It’s generally characterised by one or more of the following: Light to heavy facial flushing (erythema) which can be transient or permanent Papules and pustules Telangiectasia – threadlike red lines or […]