“Jack, you’re a walking garbage can.” That’s what pioneer nutritionist Paul Bragg (1895-1976) said to a 15-year-old Jack LaLanne after LaLanne told him his food consumption consisted of “cakes, pies and ice cream.” LaLanne didn’t disagree with Bragg’s assessment...
Protein is essential to the growth, repair, and maintenance of all body tissues. It is also required for making enzymes – catalysts essential to all life processes, and hormones – powerful chemical messengers that circulate through your bloodstream to...
Anyone who has ever tried to change their body composition has heard about protein and know they need to eat more of it to help them, but usually have no idea as to why they’re eating it, how much...
Does this sound familiar… You put on a few kilos. It just crept up on you. Looking for a way to take the kilos off, you come across a diet that tells you that you can eat anything you...
A few simple lifestyle changes can help lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk for heart disease. Here’s a few quick tips you can easily integrate: 1. Don’t Smoke/Quit smoking. Smoking injures blood vessels and speeds up the...
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a naturally occurring waxy, fat-like substance produced by the body’s liver and other cells and found in certain foods, such as dairy products, eggs, and meat. The body needs some cholesterol in order to...
Ok, so what I’m about to tell you could quite possibly change your life forever. If you’re already training with Studioz, you will know that, from Day 1, I really impress on you how critical your nutrition is in...
Public health scientists have found new evidence of the threats that our toxic environment pose to our cellular health. The air we breathe, the water we drink, even the foods we eat, contain substances that may be damaging to...
In a previous article – Don’t “Pass the Salt, Please” we looked at how much salt your body needs per day and the consequences of consuming too much salt. Now lets take a look at what foods are high in sodium and...
At first glance the Paleo Diet seems to make sense… The idea behind it is pretty simple. Because our bodies weren’t designed to handle more recent changes in our diet it makes sense to go back a million years...
These foods will keep your body healthy and your heart—and arteries—VERY happy! Kiwifruit. This healthy and tasty fruit was originally native to southern China. A recent Taiwanese study looked at the effects of kiwi on cholesterol. It turns...
The average Australian consumes around eight or nine times more sodium than they need for good health. The National Health and Medical Research Centre’s (NHMRC) suggested dietary target advises that Australian adults should aim to consume no more than...