The menstrual cycle involves many hormonal changes and the monthly loss of blood results in extra dietary requirements. I know we love our comfort food when that time of the month comes around, but maybe it's time to re-evaluate what we put into our bodies during our period. Find out about which ...

Oolong (in Chinese: 烏龍) tea originally came from the Chinese name (烏龍茶) which means "black dragon tea" and is a traditional Chinese tea (from the Camellia sinensis species of evergreen shrub). It is obtained from this same plant used to make green tea and black tea but is processed differently. It ...

It’s a term most of us have heard of but can we truthfully hold our hands up and say what glute activation is? Probably not, but don’t worry, we've got you. This article isn’t just for those guilty of Netflix marathons slumped on your derriere (as most of us are), glute activation is for all and ...

Persimmons; what are these strange looking orange-tomatoes, well persimmon is the name given to a number of different species of highly similar fruits from the genus, Diospyros. Although the most popular version of this fruit was originally native to China, it has spread around the world over the ...

Scientists are always looking for ways to enhance sports performance. Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a method of improving muscle tone, size and strength and has contributed to some successes in the sporting world. Here at Keep Fit Kingdom, we had the recent opportunity to try out some uber ...

We’ve all heard of whey protein, but its slightly more distant cousin, casein protein, is perhaps less well-known. On the opposite side of the scale to whey, casein is a slow-acting protein that has multiple benefits for those who lift weights or exercise regularly. Continue reading to find out the ...

Magnesium supplementation has become increasingly popular amongst athletes and gym- goers over the last couple of years. As the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, magnesium plays a role in over 300 chemical reactions within you. Scientific research shows that it has a seemingly endless ...

“Listen to your body” is one of life’s golden rules and one that we rarely pay due attention to. Yet it is there, hidden in the notebook of healthy living that we often defy in relentless pursuit of our goals. The fact remains that whatever you're chasing, be it a refined mind or a better physique- ...

True to their name, these popular kidney-shaped beans come in both dried and canned forms. Well known for being a key ingredient in chilli con carne, kidney beans are especially good in simmered dishes, absorbing the flavours of seasonings and the other foods with which they are cooked. One cup of ...

As the use of technology becomes more prevalent, there is a continuous increase in the level of invisible electromagnetic radiation within the air that has been emitted and caused by the signals from wireless devices such as mobile phones as well as electrical mains for example. Like any type of ...