Nutrition plays a crucial role in the performance and recovery of marathon runners. With the London Marathon coming up, later this month, let’s look at nutrition to help you not only get the best results from training – but aid in your post marathon recovery....
Nutrition
Discover how good fats fuel your longevity journey.
5 Sources of healthy fats: Incorporating healthy fats such as avocado, cheese, dark chocolate, nuts and yoghurt into your diet benefits your overall well-being. Here are some of the key advantages: Skin and Hair Health Healthy fats contribute to supple, radiant skin...
Do you want better sleep?
Benefits of Good Sleep Adequate and quality sleep is the ultimate superpower that fuels your mind, body, and soul. From boosting immune function, enhancing cognitive function to repairing and rebuilding muscle, sleep is the essential ingredient that powers your...
Are you getting enough Magnesium?
Did you know? Many of us are deficient in Magnesium, so in this post we list out some common signs of being low on this essential mineral, and also the foods you can include in your whole food diet to get more of it! You may be low in Magnesium if you have:...
Snack ideas for hormone health this festive season
Here are some great little snack ideas for hormone health and balance, during the festive period! Brazil nuts; good for thyroid function (but don’t eat too many, 3-4 is a great amount!) Dark Chocolate; this contains antioxidants and minerals that promote hormone...
Simple Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating this Christmas Season
This time of year is about being social, celebrating, and, often, indulgence. While it’s great to enjoy yourself, it’s also good to maintain a balance. Here are our tips to stay healthy without missing out on the fun! 1. Food Choices: Make good food choices - go...
December Functional Foods
Why eat seasonally? Nutritional Value - often harvested at its peak ripeness means it is fresher and more nutrient-dense. Better Flavour - produce that is in season is often picked at its prime, offering superior taste compared to items that have been...
Is the 3am cortisol spike disturbing your sleep quality?
Do you wake up at 3am every night and struggle to get back to sleep? You’re not alone, according to research and sleep specialists, this is a common occurrence and known as “overnight awakenings”. One study found that a third of us wake up in the middle of the night...
Do you want more energy and better sleep?
It might be part of your ‘routine’ but if you can hold off the caffeine until at least 90 mins after you wake up, you’ll find yourself feeling more alert in the afternoon and sleeping better at night! Why? Well, there is some simple science behind it… Caffeine...
BLOOD GLUCOSE (Party season edition) HACKS
We are all bio-individual and what might spike one person's blood glucose levels, wouldn’t really affect another, because we have unique genetics, epigenetics, microbiome….the list goes on….so if you really want to understand yourself a blood glucose monitor is...