The ketogenic (or keto as it’s abbreviated as) diet is a very low-carb as well as high-fat diet. Being on the diet for a number of days puts your body into a state of ketosis. This is a nutritional state that is characterised by raised blood ketones and weight loss.…
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As a runner, your diet and what you eat are important not only for maintaining good health but also to promote peak performance while you’re on the road. Proper nutrition as well as hydration can make or break a workout or race. In addition, it can also affect how you…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that fad diet plans have a tendency to backfire. Creating new healthy habits is what heads up lasting change and well-being for life. Enter the Noom diet. This is a weight-loss app and personalised meal-planning service which turned out to be one of the most Googled diets…
Read MoreMore and research is finding that a nutritious diet isn’t merely good for your body. It’s great for the brain as well. This knowledge is birthing a concept which is called nutritional (or food) psychiatry. Traditionally, psychiatrists and psychologists haven’t been trained to ask about food and nutrition. However, diet…
Read MoreWhile eating healthy is important for everyone, when you are performing intense exercise and trying to maintain peak athletic performance, it is crucial that your nutrition supports your body. For those performing high levels of activity on a very regular basis, you need the energy to maintain your body as…
Read MoreStress is a part of everyday life, more so this year as 2020 continues to shock and amaze the world. As our stress levels begin to increase, our quality of life begins to decrease. This is because stress impacts our ability to focus, lose weight and can even result in…
Read MoreThe military diet is low in fats and carbohydrates while being high in protein, making it a calorie friendly option. The food combinations aim to burn fat and boost your metabolism by reducing your calorie intake for three days and letting you follow your normal eating plan. On the first…
Read MoreSurgery is something that we’re all bound to experience at some point or other in our lives, whether it happens to us personally or a loved one. The reasons for this can vary – from sports injuries to car accidents or even falls and health conditions. Whatever the reason for…
Read MoreThe benefits of a healthy diet cannot be ignored. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, fuel your day or even look after your skin, a healthy diet can help you get it all on track. We’ve all heard the anonymous quote that says, “What you eat becomes you. You have…
Read MoreAs we are all aware of when it comes to being healthy and improving your fitness, you cannot ignore your nutrition. When it comes to healthy eating, it is not just about avoiding junk food and eating vegetables; it is also about fuelling your body for a healthy lifestyle and…
Read MoreAs you age, eating well can assist with improving your mental sharpness, boosting your energy levels as well as increasing your resistance to illness. Healthy eating is incredibly important at any age however, this becomes even more so as we get to midlife and beyond. In addition to keeping your…
Read MoreI’m sure you all remember the dinosaur flavoured multivitamins you used to take as a child. For some, this formed a lifelong habit. It could be purely a habit of taking it to be “healthy”, or you could be taking it to meet nutritional deficiencies. They’ve also become a staple…
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