We’re all looking to achieve optimal nutrition, but it can be difficult with so many nutrition myths and misinformation out there in the world of food and health. So, we thought we’d take some frequent misconceptions, and dissect some of the main issues with the science behind them explained in ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the contents of the stomach back up into the food pipe or oesophagus. Heartburn, trouble swallowing, and chest discomfort are a few of the symptoms. GERD affects around 20% of the population. However, the good news is that there are a variety of ...

Have you ever noticed how you lose your appetite when you get bad news or are going through a difficult period at work? Do you feel sick or have digestive symptoms when you are stressed? Any emotion, whether scared, enthusiastic, furious, or sad, may cause a response in your Gastrointestinal tract. ...

There are certain ways of preparing food such as pan frying, cooking and boiling but few can beat the benefits of boiling. Boiled food is something many steer away from because of the lack of taste. After all, a happy stomach makes a happy person, right? But a healthy body will make you feel even ...

Resistance training (or strength / weight training) is a form of physical activity which involves the use of your muscles against a weight or a force. This can be done in a variety of ways, including free weights, weight machines, resistance bands or even your own body weight. The obvious benefit ...

The Keto diet or ketogenic diet is a specific method, or system of eating. In Europe, and America this diet has become very fashionable over recent years with the aim of losing weight. However, this diet actually originates from the beginning of last century, when it was designed to treat diseases ...

It was a pretty standard evening where I was just about to play 7-a side football. Everything seemed relatively normal and I just couldn’t wait to play. But what followed was an 8-week recovery period all from just kicking a ball (quite literally). That night I tore my quadriceps and this article ...

Collagen continues to be all the rage in the beauty world — mainly for its youthful effects on the face. But not as many people know that it returns youth to the rest of your body as well. Learn more about the main benefits of collagen and why you can take collagen for gut health, skin, hair, ...

Mung beans, also known as Vigna radiata and commonly known simply as mung, or green gram, is a small green legume, the smallest member of the bean family. It resembles a tiny whole bean surrounded by a green husk. Mung beans can be eaten raw, partially, or fully cooked. They may be fermented, dried ...

Have you ever suffered from bouts of stomach cramping and bloating but never understood where it comes from or why it’s happening? Well the answer could lie within the food that you eat on a day-to-day basis. Many foods are high in something called FODMAP which is responsible for many of the ...