Nutrition

Luckily, we have largely moved away from the myth that eating fat makes you fat, but instead, we have replaced it with the fear that protein is the culprit for unwanted fat gain instead. With nutrition science, things are rarely black and white, and the role of protein in our diet is no different. Whilst we are taught the importance of getting enough essential amino acids (building blocks present in protein), we are also told that you can have too much of a good thing - so people looking to maintain a lean body mass should ease off on their...

Eating algae sounds unappealing, right? But algae is actually one of the most nutrient-dense additions you can make to your diet.  Whether you’re plant-based or meat-eating, algae offers a rich source of key minerals and vitamins which are often lacking from our grab-and-go lifestyle. With so many supplements offering us synthetic alternatives to natural nutrients, it makes a nice change that we can get the nutrition we need directly from nature. Algae offers us so much goodness in such a tiny amount that it makes an easy top-up to our existing nutrient intake. We wanted to find out more about...

Ideally, we want to prevent vitamin deficiency in the first place, but this is not always possible - the way we live our lives and the quality of our food can make this tough sometimes. However, there are many simple strategies for safeguarding ourselves against some of the most common vitamin deficiencies, as well as tackling them if they do occur. We are all different, and our nutritional requirements can vary greatly, but there are some key nutrients that people commonly lack.  When a mild depletion in these core nutrients can lead to undesirable health impacts.  This is especially true...

Regular resistance exercise is key in order to stimulate muscle hypertrophy (new muscle growth). However, we can often benefit from a little helping hand to really maximise our efforts.  If we are putting in time and energy to work out our muscle groups on a regular basis, either through weight lifting, bodyweight exercises, or traditional strength training practices, then we want to make sure our body has the right ‘ingredients’ to support the new muscle formation we desire. Helpfully, there are a couple of easy supplementation options which can support your muscle-building goals naturally.  These are protein and creatine -...

We all know that eating well is the foundation for good health - there are no shortcuts to success on this front. But, what is less well known is that even with the best intentions and a very balanced diet - many of us still fall short of optimum nutrient intake. And this isn’t just because we are eating the ‘wrong foods’ it’s simply because of the environment we live in and the nature of modern life. But, don’t despair - this is where targeted supplementation fits in. Whilst we always want to promote a food-first approach, there is now...

The world of weight loss is complicated enough as it is. With many different opposing views as to what works and what doesn’t, it can be hard to know who to trust and what to do for the best. It doesn’t help that the terminology around weight loss is unnecessarily technical, with endless references to BMI, BMR and Macros, it can seem like another language.  But worry not, we are here to demystify weight loss jargon for you. Read on to learn more. What is BMI and what does it mean for my health? BMI stands for body mass index....