Everybody knows that protein is one of the most important components of our diets, not just in order to optimise athletic performance, but also to maintain a healthy, strong and robust body and lifestyle. However, the necessary amount of protein is often over-emphasised, with many people believing ...

Having just entered into a brand new decade (Happy New Year 2020!) many people have thought about making changes and improving their diets. Now Juliette Bryant is a woman with a passion rooted in health and nutrition. She’s built an impressive career which allows her to define herself as an author, ...

You might be wrapping yourselves in a warm blanket with a nice cup of hot chocolate right about now and, with the Christmas festivities coming in close around the corner I wouldn’t blame you! With the anticipation of gifts and roast dinners, winter is also an excuse to order Starbuck’s ...

Picking the perfect Christmas gift for your friend or family member is difficult enough, but how about when the receiver is also infused with the keen spirit of health and fitness? Sadly, festive chocolates and warm slippers simply don't cut it for the average gymgoer. Thankfully, the curse of the ...

I attended the recent Vegfest 2019 event in London which is one of the biggest and most influential plant-based events going. People come together to learn from motivational speakers, new initiatives and exciting brands that highlight the power of vegetarianism and veganism and its impact on both ...

Autumn brings in a lot of change – change in temperature, change in scenery, change in time and a change in routine (for students). With all of these adjustments happening it’s easier for us now to give into the warm comfort foods such as fish and chips and pasta bake. We've had Halloween and Guy ...

The word “Myth” means a misconception or a false idea. I’m pretty sure that, at one point or another, you must have heard the saying “keep doing a lot of ab exercises, crunches and sit-ups if you want visible six pack abs.” You know what? I also did and I fell for that idea. When I ballooned my ...

Cactus fruit, also known as the ‘prickly pear’, is a fruit belonging to the cactus family. These fruits are native to the Southwestern regions of North America and Mexico and have been a staple in their diet for thousands of years. You shouldn’t be fooled by their appearance though, as this fruit ...

In today’s fast-paced world where everyone is busy ‘being busy’, we do tend to neglect the most basic thing, moving our body. According to Public Health data, 33% of men and 42% of women in the UK were considered not active enough to be in good health. Despite being a sporty person ever since the ...

Weightlifting for women to the novice female lifter, can appear a daunting subject, even without mentioning the weights room! A space still largely dominated by men, there are many myths which perpetuate the uncertainty and apprehension many women feel when faced with a barbell or a pair of ...