Nutrition

Vitamin B12 is a non-negotiable when it comes to good health. We rely on this essential vitamin to maintain our energy levels and support our nervous system. For those of us on a vegan diet,  B12 supplementation is necessary to give us the nutrition we need. However, the benefits of B12 extend beyond veganism and include those of us with an active lifestyle. Here we reveal how B12 can help you to reach your own fitness goals, whatever your sport of choice. What is B12? Vitamin B12 is part of the B vitamin family - which includes B6, folic acid,...

Vitamin C is renowned for its immune-boosting properties - it is our go-to for coughs and sniffles and many of us add this water-soluble vitamin to our winter wellness regime. But perhaps it’s time to look at this potent antioxidant in a new light. Did you know that Vitamin C also has a host of benefits for our sports and fitness goals too? Here we explore exactly how this multi-talented vitamin can help you to perform at your best, whilst enhancing your immunity at the same time.  What is vitamin C? Vitamin C can be categorised as both a vitamin...

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 -...