Smoothies are a perfect way to start your day and top up your nutrient stores! However, most people forget to add proteins to their smoothies. Therefore, we have created this article to help you add those proteins in and enjoy a fully nutritious shake. Healthy proteins to add to your smoothies Chia Seeds These are …
What are cranberries and where do they come from? Cranberries are round, dark red beauties that grow in North America, and are packed with health benefits. You can eat them fresh or drink as pure juice, but you can also make jams, spreads and dips. Whatever way you choose, you will still have access the …
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It is becoming more apparent every day that difficult words are being used to confuse people more and more. What is a metabolic typing diet? Ignore the difficult name, because in simple terms this is a diet that is tailored to your body type. We will go into more depth about these in just a …
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Why do we need water and water benefits. Firstly, your body consists of 50-75% of water; therefore your body requires water for various bodily functions. Importance of water is embedded within the following benefits: Water assists your metabolism to run efficiently It helps carry nutrients in the blood Water helps kidneys to function and removes …
Carbohydrates, fats and protein are the 3 macronutrients our body requires to function. For instance, all three provide energy to our body so we can perform our daily activities, exercise, and even think. There are some differences between the three: Sources The amount of energy they provide The way they are digested The way they …
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If you have been researching into ‘how to lose weight’ or ‘how many calories do I need to eat’, surely you’d have come across the saying ‘calories-in vs calories-out’. But what does it actually mean? What are calories? Calories are normally referred to as calories (cal) to make it simple for people to understand but …
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Testosterone is most commonly associated with sex drive in men but it can also affect mental health, bone health, muscle mass, fat storage and red blood cell production. The production of testosterone begins during puberty and after the age of 30, the production begins to slow down. Women’s ovaries also produce testosterone but in very low …
Energy drinks are well known for boosting energy and alertness. But do energy drinks improve our endurance performance? A traditional energy drink is created from sugars, typically sucrose and glucose, caffeine and taurine. Other ingredients may include glucuronolactone, inositol, and B vitamins. (Britishsoftdrinksassociation, 2016). All these ingredients act as stimulants. Therefore, any drink that contains …
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Which diet is better- High carb-low fat diets vs High Fat-low carb diet? Obesity is a widely misunderstood subject with a lot of confusion and controversy. But the truth is, the solution is ‘calories-in vs calories-out’. Is it really that simple? In summary, yes, yes, it is. But can our body play tricks on us? …
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What is pomegranate and it’s health benefits? Pomegranate is a red and round, apple-looking, nature’s power fruit that originates from India. It currently grows over the whole of the Mediterranean region including south East Asia, the East Indies and tropical Africa. For centuries, pomegranate fruit, seeds and the pomegranate tree have all been used to make …
