Diabetes is a known medical condition that occurs when the pancreas has either stopped producing insulin or the quantity of produced insulin is not enough. This might lead to multiple medical conditions which might directly affect the blood vessels and nerves. The best way to control diabetes is to ...
READ MORE +The humble oat is the faithful servant of anyone pursuing any fitness goal. Oats’ nutritional composition makes them incredibly versatile. They’re naturally low in sugar; boast a decent 13g of protein per 100g and, their slow release of energy make them a satiating basis for any pre-workout meal. ...
READ MORE +It's a common misconception that vegan and vegetarian diets do not provide sufficient protein. Protein is an essential macronutrient which is composed of chains of amino acids. There are 21 different amino acids, nine of which are classified as ‘essential’ because they cannot be created in the body ...
READ MORE +Recently, I did two things that I hadn’t done in a while. Firstly, it was my sister’s birthday, and she decided she wanted to order a takeaway pizza. This was the first takeaway that my family had ordered since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown back in March. I am never one to pass up on ...
READ MORE +Title: The Bodybuilder’s Nutrition Book Author: Dr Franco Columbu Year: 1985 Publisher: McGraw Hill About the Author: For those unfamiliar with golden-era Strongman or the Olympia stage, Franco Columbu (1941 – 2019) was a professional bodybuilder, powerlifter and actor from Sardinia, Italy. ...
READ MORE +The lockdown has taken its toll on everyone and we may not be fully in the clear yet. Meantime it seems people have taken up baking to pass the time. Baking can be therapeutic, and some say it can even relieve stress. I think cake can fix everything, a cup of tea and a slice of cake will always ...
READ MORE +In this special report we get eyes on the ground in a country where the coronavirus could have catastrophic effects. If you thought social distancing due to COVID-19 was awkward, well let's just say you wouldn't want to be in Madagascar where it's been a real fight for survival. I'll give you the ...
READ MORE +With news of the coronavirus epidemic spreading like wildfire in the UK, Spain, Italy, the rest of Europe and the USA, we're receiving reports from Asia, and specifically China that they have it under control. One of the frequent questions we receive from our Asian correspondents is, “why are you ...
READ MORE +As a British female who happened to choose a life working in China for the past 3 years, I can proudly say that China has become like a second home to me and several of my fellow expat friends here. I took the brave decision to stay in my apartment situated in China’s capital city of Beijing ...
READ MORE +The Mediterranean diet is a nutritional model based on some traditional healthy living habits of people living in countries washed by the Mediterranean Sea, like Italy, Greece, France and Spain. It even became categorised as part of UNESCO heritage in 2010. Basically this diet follows a pyramidal ...
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