Does Microwaving Food Kill Its Nutrients?
Microwave ovens are a staple in modern kitchens, praised for their speed and convenience. However, concerns often arise about whether microwaving food might diminish its nutritional value. Let’s dive into this topic, separating fact from fiction and addressing common concerns. Understanding Microwave Cooking Microwaves cook food using electromagnetic radiation. This radiation causes water molecules in […]
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Are At-Home Allergy and Intolerance Tests Worth It?
To better understand and manage allergies and intolerances, which are often confused (but are vastly different), many of us are turning to at-home testing kits. These kits promise a convenient way to pinpoint what ails us without the wait for a doctor’s appointment. But how reliable are these tests, and are they worth the cost? […]
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Forbidden Fruit Effect: Why We Crave More
Despite what years of marketing, diet culture and media have told us, food has no morality. We’ve been coaxed into believing what we eat, and what we do with the energy we gain from it defines us as individuals. While yes, eating a certain way may land you in ill health, it still does not […]
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Runna Series Part 3 – How to maximise recovery post-marathon
With just over a week to go until the London Marathon, you will have likely begun to taper pre-race and put together your plan for race day. Apart from the race itself, the final piece of the puzzle is recovery. As a result, we’re back with part 3 of the Runna marathon series. Part 3 […]
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Practical Tips for Stress Reduction: Busting Myths for Office Workers
In today’s fast-paced work environment, stress has become an all-too-common companion for many office workers. Juggling deadlines, meetings, and endless tasks can quickly take its toll on mental and physical well-being. However, amidst the chaos, there are practical strategies that can help alleviate stress and promote a healthier work-life balance. Some may seem obvious, but […]
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Elevating Performance and Health: The Significance of VO2 Max in Everyday Life
VO2 Max, or maximal oxygen consumption, isn’t just a physiological measurement; it’s a gateway to unlocking your full health, fitness, and performance potential. This critical metric reflects our body’s ability to utilise oxygen during intense exercise, making it a key indicator of cardiovascular fitness and endurance. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance […]
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Fueling the Distance: Mastering Intra-Run Nutrition for Peak Marathon Performance
With less than a month to go until the London Marathon, runners are fine-tuning their preparations, focusing on everything from tapering and rest to the crucial aspect of intra-run nutrition. Running a marathon is not just a test of physical fitness; it’s a comprehensive challenge that demands attention to health, a healthy diet, and consistent […]
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Continuous glucose monitors – should healthy people use them?
Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs have been rapidly gaining popularity over the past few years, with a greater acceleration over the past few months, thanks to TikTok influencers and companies such as ZOE. What are continuous glucose monitors? Continuous glucose monitors are wearable devices that you attach to your body (normally on your arm) and […]
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Can the Anti-Spike pill stop our blood glucose spikes?
‘Glucose has become the new gluten —a medical sensitivity turned nutritional obsession for the masses’. Every second article, Instagram post or TikTok seems to reference pushing you to manage your glucose levels and avoid the dreaded spikes. The Glucose Goddess is at the midst of some of the latest discussions, due to the launch of […]
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024
Eating Disorder Awareness Week is an annual international event. It strives to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and educate on eating disorders. Eating disorders are a mental illness that impacts 1 in 50 people in the UK. The chance of full recovery from an eating disorder is significantly more likely with early intervention. We currently rely […]
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