Whether it’s physical, mental or emotional, hormones have a profound effect on your health and well-being. Hormones act as chemical messengers in the body and play a key role in controlling your weight, appetite, and mood among other things. Typically, your endocrine glands will produce the exact ...
READ MORE +Beans or the legume family comprise of beans, peas and lentils, which are considered to be some of the most versatile and nutritious foods available. They are typically low in fat, and high in minerals like potassium, iron and magnesium. They are also a rich source of fibre and help to increase ...
READ MORE +Protein is important for our health due to it being essential for all cells in the body. When working out, you create micro-tears in your muscles, and protein helps repair those tears as it contains amino acids, the building blocks to rebuilding muscle tissue. Want to know how much to take? Read on ...
READ MORE +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 ...
READ MORE +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 ...
READ MORE +Embarking on a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle is, without a doubt, extremely beneficial to your health, but it isn’t always the easiest to commit to when just starting out. There are many days when you'll probably go shopping or order online takeaways and relapse on fatty-meat foods, jeopardizing ...
READ MORE +Baru (or Dipteryx alata) is a species of the Fabaceae legume family. The tree is referred to as the “Baruzeiro” (in Portuguese) and its produce “castanha de baru” (literally baru nut) or “amêndoa de baru” (baru almond). We find the Baru tree in the Cerrado savanna, an area in midwest Brazil (the ...
READ MORE +We all love to snack on these delicious natural powerhouses, but have you ever wondered what the difference is between raw and roasted nuts? Whatever your preference, read on for Raw Nuts vs Roasted Nuts: Which are Healthier for You? What are Raw Nuts? A raw nut is simply a nut that has not ...
READ MORE +This article serves to provide a general overview of the nutrition involved in martial arts highlighting the essential nutrients that contribute to a vigorous athlete's healthy diet. The aim is to understand how your body utilises food in order to perform to its maximum capacity and ultimately give ...
READ MORE +Going vegan is more than just a diet trend; it's a lifestyle change which is making waves all over the globe. As more people are starting to get more conscious about what they eat, more are also drawn towards healthier options such as going vegan. Although difficult at first, testimonies from those ...
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