Ask a person to name their top three bodybuilders and they will probably mention GOATs like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman or Dorian Yates. However, whilst those three are notable in their own right, only Ronnie can claim the same crown as Lee Haney – winning 8 consecutive Olympias; but ...

Turmeric has been hailed as a superfood for years, with pretty much everyone going wild over this little orange root. But why? Well, turmeric has many associated health benefits which make it a must-have in your daily diet. Banishing your bloating blues, turmeric is said to provide relief for IBS ...

Aging affects people in different ways, but the most obvious ones are physical. This is a natural part of life, but you can do something about it. You should be able to keep your senses sharp with the right care. You might also make things worse if you do not stop doing certain things. Want to know ...

It's a common misconception that vegan and vegetarian diets do not provide sufficient protein. Protein is an essential macronutrient which is composed of chains of amino acids. There are 21 different amino acids, nine of which are classified as ‘essential’ because they cannot be created in the body ...

The toastie is classic comfort food. When a sandwich suddenly becomes warm, crunchy and gooey, your mouth knows it’s in for a treat. The trouble is, when you’re pursuing a fitness goal, the toastie often carries a lot of unwanted baggage in the form of saturated fats and sugar. Want to keep your ...

We all need a bit of comfort food every now and then. You get home from a long and stressful day, the kids are driving you crazy or; you’ve finally called off that relationship that’s been nagging away at you for some time. Well what better to way to soothe these issues than indulging in some ...

Tryptophan, also known as 5HTP, (5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is an amino acid (a building block of protein) and a precursor to the chemical serotonin. Serotonin is commonly known as the ‘happy hormone’, as higher levels of it are associated with a positive mood. Luckily, it’s possible to boost your ...

Recently, I did two things that I hadn’t done in a while. Firstly, it was my sister’s birthday, and she decided she wanted to order a takeaway pizza. This was the first takeaway that my family had ordered since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown back in March. I am never one to pass up on ...

It’s important to have a varied, balanced diet in order to live a healthy life. Being informed on our nutrition needs, allows us to fulfil this, no matter the diet. This is especially important when transitioning into a vegan diet, as it can be hard to know exactly where to find that nutrition. So ...

If you wonder what athletes do to have a 'perfect physique' and a ripped body, I can tell you the magic formula. It's 80% nutrition and 20% workout. Of course, you need hard work, consistency, dedication and patience. However, you can train as hard as you want, but if your nutrition is not adapted ...