Osteoporosis is the 'silent thief' bone disease which severely affects the structure and integrity of the bones. In the UK it affects over 3 million people, with its incidence increasing in older age (women are more at risk than men, especially if menopause begins early). It is characterised by an ...

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 ...

Spanish gastronomy is one of the most valued and enjoyed in the world. Popular gastronomy is also a quick way to get you intimately acquainted with the distinctive tastes and culture of a country. In Spain, almost all cities have traditional local meals that distinguish them. With the plant-based ...

Iron is an extremely important mineral for several metabolic processes in humans. The most commonly known function is oxygen transportation as red blood cells (RBC) need iron to make haemoglobin which is responsible for carrying oxygen and transporting it around the body. The lack of a ...

Seeds or nuts? Are they the same or different? By botanical definitions, many foods that we call nuts are actually seeds. Nuts are seeds of plants, mainly trees but some can be seeds of legumes, for example peanuts. To avoid confusion here, I shall refer to them by the term they're most commonly ...

Cassey Ho, or better known as Blogilates, is an American YouTuber who is also a certified Pilates and Fitness Instructor. Her channel started in 2009 where she shares her workout routines and other health and lifestyle contents. When we talk about Blogilates, one can’t help but think of her bubbly ...

Protein is an essential nutrient to include in your diet for good health and fitness. It is responsible for many important functions such as maintaining a strong immune system, acting as crucial chemical messengers in the form of hormones and the growth and repair of cells and tissues, including ...

With the rise of plant-based diets and increased awareness of lactose intolerance, almond milk has become one of the most popular plant-based alternatives on the market. It possesses a distinct, nutty flavour and creamy texture. The general production method consists of soaking the nuts in water ...