Serving sizes on food items can often feel out of touch with what we want, so does it matter if we eat more or less of the recommended portion? Hands up if you’ve ever whole-bagged a snack, only to look on the back and see that the recommended serving was a quarter of what you […]
Do you need protein within 30 minutes of leaving the gym? We ask the experts. We’ve long been led to believe that a protein shake as soon as you finish the gym is going to lead to the best recovery, strength and muscle. It’s become such a common belief that you’d be hard-pressed to find […]
Plank milks may be better for the environment but are they actually healthier for us than dairy? We look at the nutritional facts behind oat, soy, coconut and pea drinks to see how they match up to cow’s milk. Almost every coffee shop these days offers a non-dairy milk alternative. It’s as common to hear […]
Menstrual cramps are uncomfortable but, in general, a harmless side effect of menstruation. Some people suffer from bad stomach and back pain, headaches and diarrhea while others don’t even notice their period, except the bleeding. If you are not one of those lucky women for whom menses don’t constitute more than emptying the cup, you […]
A study into eating behavior and exercise has found that people increase the amount of food they eat the night before a planned exercise session. Researchers tested a group of recreationally active males, made up of Loughborough staff and students as well as members of the public, and found when they had an exercise session […]
The vegan diet is on trend. How this type of diet affects health is the subject of scientific studies. In a new study from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), the bone health of 36 vegans as well as 36 people following a mixed-food diet was determined with an ultrasound measurement of the […]
Ketone bodies may have therapeutic benefits for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), regardless of the method used to increase their presence in the heart, a new review suggests. The authors looked at the current body of experimental and clinical research on the potential role of ketone bodies in improving CVD and found that increasing circulating […]
We may not be able to take that exotic international holiday just yet, but your palate will be busy enjoying a trip to Asia with this Indian-Mediterranean fusion of masala aubergine that will not only invigorate your senses, but rebuild muscle too. Fibre-rich aubergine supports your gut – aka, your second brain which has the […]
A modeling study suggests a majority of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations nationwide are attributable to at least one of four pre-existing conditions: obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure, in that order. The study, published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) and led by researchers at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman […]
Pancake day is just around the corner, so get the ingredients ready for this high-protein breakfast. We believe that pancakes are for life, not just for Shrove Tuesday. But given that we need to celebrate the small things right now, we’re making sure that this Tuesday’s feast is better than ever. Whether you’re a lemon […]
