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. ...

You might think of celery as being just a weirdly long green stem which floats in your soup or something you can chomp on with a side of hummus. Yet there are many other uses for the stalk. Most recently, juicing celery has become a popular way to detox your body. But what are the actual benefits ...

With lockdown restrictions still lingering in place, people have set out trying different food trends on TikTok – with great success. So, whether that be a new twist on your morning coffee, a more playful pancake stack, or a unique recipe for using up leftover carrots, read on for the 3 TikTok ...

Stress affects all of us. Whether it's a work deadline, wondering how you’re going to get the kids to sports or other practice or worrying if you'll have enough time in the day to get everything done. In fact, 70% of us experience stress everyday. The question is: “How do I become less stressed?” ...

The popularity and use of dairy alternatives continues to rise leading to an ever-expanding range of plant-based alternatives from oat and soya to almond and coconut. From supermarkets to coffee shops, it’s never been easier to make the plant-based switch but not all dairy alternatives are equal. ...

Do you have recurring bouts of stomach troubles, feeling rather unwell or stubborn skin problems that seem to appear intermittently? You eat well, stay fit, keep hydrated and invest in your health and well-being, so what’s the problem? Well, it could be an intolerance that is the culprit. It’s ...

The effects of the coronavirus are felt by many in the US, with schools closed, travel restricted, and stores closing down for the ‘foreseeable’ future. And if you have taken it one step further by self-isolating to help prevent its spread or because you or a family member are displaying symptoms, ...

The coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived in Italy for the first time on January 30th. A Chinese couple in fact showed the symptoms and were tested positive for the swab, they were immediately hospitalized in isolation at the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases. Luckily they ...

Did you know that your tongue can do a lot more for you aside from tasting your food? In fact, Chinese doctors, who practice Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have been using it as a key source of information about the condition of their patient’s bodies for many hundreds of years. Chinese doctors ...

For many years, caffeine has been considered a performance enhancer. In fact, from the years between 1984 and 2004, the International Olympic Committee opted to test athletes for any high levels of the stimulant that they believed could provide them with an unfair advantage. Since that time, much ...