Nutrition Strategies for Running a Half Marathon
Running a half marathon is no easy feat! It requires strength, determination and a whole lot of high-quality fuel. With the Royal Parks Half Marathon just around the corner and having done it myself, we thought it would be the perfect time to share our top nutritional strategies you should implement around running a half […]
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Do you need to cut carbohydrates out of your diet to be healthy?
Carbohydrates have received a pretty bad rep over the years. They are often the first things which are shunned at the start of a diet overhaul. This is often regardless of whether your goal is to lose weight or to simply eat a little ‘better’. A quick online review confirms this, as after searching for […]
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The Dark Side of Low-Calorie Diets: 6 Negative Impacts on Your Health
In today’s image-conscious society, the pursuit of a leaner physique often leads many people to adopt low-calorie diets in the hope of dropping kilos quickly. The majority of promotional activity around calories boils down to eat less; weigh less. It often neglects the nuances of nutrition that render that irrelevant. While calorie restriction can lead […]
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5 Key Considerations For Fuelling 5KM
We’re back for our 4th year bringing the community together to give back. A quick sweat, a lot of fun and an incredible cause. As a team, we’ll be taking to Battersea Park for our annual Strides for the Streets 5km event. We are raising money for The Soup Kitchen London, a charity we have […]
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Reestablish Your Routine: A Full Day Of Delicious Meals
Our usual routine is often compromised in the summer months – making the most of the sun by swapping your usual gym sesh for a drink in a beer garden or a last-minute trip down to the coast. It’s safe to say the summer lacks a little structure compared to the rest of the year […]
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Supporting Menopause and Beyond Through Nutrition
Navigating the complex and transformative journey of menopause is a milestone that every woman eventually faces. While this natural transition brings with it a variety of physical and emotional changes, one powerful tool that often goes overlooked is the role of diet and nutrition. Just as our bodies evolve over time, so do our nutritional […]
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Exercise and Gut Health: Understanding the Potential Advantages
In the pursuit of optimal health, one crucial aspect that often takes centre stage is gut health. The gut, often referred to as the “second brain,” plays a pivotal role in maintaining our physical and mental health. While a balanced diet is of course recognised as a cornerstone of gut health, another potent tool that […]
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The profound connection between mental and physical health
The connection between mental and physical health is more than just a casual relationship – it’s a profound interplay that shapes our well-being. The two operate through a web of biological and chemical processes that tie our bodies and minds together. Neurotransmitters don’t just affect our mood but also influence our physical sensations. For instance, […]
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What’s better for you – sugar or artificial sweeteners?
In this blog, we will highlight the discussion around artificial sweeteners such as aspartame which, due to emerging research, is extremely popular at the moment. What are artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes that provide sweetness without the added calories of traditional sugar. They are intensely sweet (over 200 times sweeter than sugar), […]
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5 Top Tips for Making Grill-iant Choices This BBQ Season
Barbecues are synonymous with summertime, offering the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family, enjoy the outdoors, and have some delicious food! While BBQs present us with a variety of mouthwatering food options, they don’t have to derail our health goals. With a few simple adjustments and mindful choices, you can savour the flavour […]
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