It is becoming more and more common for young athletes to have the opportunity to peruse higher level sports from a young age, but are they getting the full support and education they need to succeed and make it to level they really want to? Specifically, nutrition is very misunderstood topic for young athletes and [...]

There are many food myths that are often spoken about through-out the media and news here are a few myths commonly heard and the truth behind them! Myth: Eggs are bad for you because they are high in fat and cholesterol. Answer: The latest research has shown that they don’t actually contribute to high cholesterol levels. In [...]

Many people believe that if a product contains no added or refined sugar, it means it will have less sugar or low sugar content compared to other products. Natural sugars provide benefits such as additional antioxidants and, when eaten in fruit combined to fibre compared to that of refined sugar. However, the metabolism of both [...]

The golden rule with supplements is to only take them if there is something missing in the diet, something needs topping up in the diet or dietary restrictions are putting some nutrients at risk of deficiency. Without one of three of these reasons, most supplements are useless and will give very little benefit to health [...]

The start of any weight loss journey can be daunting to anyone and understanding what will ensure your success can massive determinant; Step 1 We've mentioned this many times but setting realistic goals in a MUST when going into any weightless programme. These should be specific, positive and realistic, most importantly be clear as why [...]

Being skinny doesn’t always mean healthy, there are lifestyle related disease’s that can be caused by unhealthy eating and inactivity. Although, it is very easy to relate exercise with weight loss, there many many other benefits and health reasons to undertake exercise. Keeping yourself fit and active can help strengthen the muscles, protect the joints, [...]