Should I train fasted or would it actually hinder my progress?
From intermittent fasting to fasted cardio, we’ve all heard the advocates for limiting the hours in which you eat or manipulating your training around your meals. But, for every advocate, there are those who strongly argue that fasting is not necessary, or may even have detrimental effects. We’re here to give our view on the […]
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Why Should You Care About Eating Seasonally?
As each new season springs upon us, we often hear that eating with the seasons is a great way to fuel your day. But exactly is eating seasonally, and why has it grown in popularity? What is seasonal eating? When we refer to ‘eating seasonally’, we are referring to consuming produce that is harvested at […]
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Eating Disorders in Men: EDAW 2023
Eating disorders are a group of serious mental illnesses based on an unhealthy relationship with food. They can affect anyone – any age, sex, race or socioeconomic status (it’s not an illness exclusive to wealthy, white women as it is often depicted in various media). The most common age of onset is between 12 and […]
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How to Spot a Diet Fad
Thanks to diet culture, most Brits have dieted at some point in their life, with the average Brit trying 126 diets in their lifetime, according to a Love Fresh Berries poll carried out in 2020. It goes without saying that the 126 diets tried are not effective or sustainable, so why do people opt for […]
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How Advice on Eating Habits has Changed Over the Years
The way we approach nutrition has totally changed over the years, and there is a huge amount of information out there to help us make educated decisions about what we consume. The more time passes, the more reliable advice on eating habits emerges. We’re here to delve into how this can help us make healthier […]
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Sports Supplementation – Is It Worth the Hype?
Supplementating is a popular means of attempting to improve sports performance and/or training. We have previously covered how probiotics can aid in improving sports performance here, but this piece will focus on two different but very populars sports supplementation substances: creatine and caffeine. Caffeine tends to be used for an energy boost, whereas creatine is […]
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Why Am I Not Losing Weight In a Calorie Deficit?
You have a fat loss goal and so you’ve reduced your intake and upped your workout frequency but don’t seem to be getting the results you want… why am I not losing weight, I hear you say?! It can be an incredibly frustrating situation you find yourself in, but you’re not alone. There are countless […]
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8 Tips for Getting Back to Nutritional Health After the Festive Period
Christmas is a time to relax, unwind and enjoy the festive period with friends, family and good food! You may have taken a step back from your usual health and fitness goals and that’s A-okay. However, come January, you may be looking to refocus and begin working towards your goals once again. If so, we’re […]
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How to Have a Successful Dry January
The festive season is a time we tend to relax, unwind and spend more time socialising than we may usually do. With this often comes more drinking, which is great, but can catch up with you as the year nears the end. Come January, many people look to reduce their alcohol intake or even pack […]
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Can Food Fight Inflammation?
Can Food Fight Inflammation? The internet is blazen with content about inflammation, and how it can be reduced through the diet, namely through anti-inflammatory foods. To understand how anti-inflammatory foods can be effective, we first need to have a basic understanding of how inflammation itself arises, and what the consequences are. Inflammation (also known as […]
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