Dr Laura Freeman is a physician, and mum on a mission. One of her key convictions driving her passion is that she was once herself a patient, diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer 5 years ago managing not only to survive it, but positively thrive! After careful study and research backed by ...

Since vegan diets are associated with lower protein intakes, it might be a good idea to incorporate a protein powder into your daily eating routine. But, with so many different brands out there to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. If you're finding yourself in this ...

Born June 28, 1942 in Pennsylvania, USA, Frank Zane owns one of the greatest, most aesthetic, symmetrical and well-proportioned physiques ever in the history of competitive bodybuilding (even by today's standards) and is unquestionably a bodybuilding legend having been inducted into the IFBB Hall ...

Red meats are meats that are easy to identify, they're simply red in colour when they are raw. These include beef, lamb, mutton, pork, goat, veal, and venison. These types of meats appear to be red as they are rich in myoglobin (a protein that binds iron and oxygen) and when encountering oxygen, it ...

We need salt in the body to maintain fluid balance within our cells, and to transport water around the body. Adults generally should not consume more than 6g per day, which is roughly the size of a teaspoon. However, the 2018 / 2019 National Diet and Nutrition Survey revealed that we, as a ...

You use a lot of energy when you exercise, workout, or do any physical activity. The fuel sources in your body are depleted, causing your muscles to get sore and make you feel tired. If your energy levels are not replenished within 30-60 minutes, it can be harder for your body to recover. That's ...

If you naturally have a sweet tooth but want to start making more health-conscious decisions, fear not! Switching up your desserts to vegan alternatives, even if you're not vegan, is a great way to cut out those unhealthy additives from butters and sugars. Vegan cooking requires you to think ...

Nutritional yeast is a staple food item for anyone following a vegan diet. It is made from the same species of yeast as Brewer’s yeast, but the final product is very different. The flaky texture and the cheesy, savoury taste make it a great flavour enhancer for many popular dishes. In particular, ...

There is a lot of buzz these days with regards to immunity and ways to strengthen it. Aside from our skin and the mucosal surfaces, the immune system is our second line of defence against pathogens and dangerous altered ‘self’ cells mutated by viral infection or cancer. Nutrition can directly ...

When it feels like everyone around you is starting to sniffle, sneeze and call in sick to work, you might be inclined to stock up on cold and flu prevention medicine and start taking preventative steps to keep yourself in good health. One of the keys to not getting sick even when something’s going ...