Protein yields approximately 4 calories per gram, which is the same energy concentration as carbohydrate. The recommended level of protein intake for the general population is 12 to 15% of total daily calories. Therefore, someone consuming 2,000 calories per...
There’s never been a shortage of new diets hitting the market and you’ve all probably heard of Low GI (Glycaemic Index) diets. The low GI diet has received a lot of attention lately as the standard for determining “good”...
There has been so much media attention in recent months about the Paleo Diet, and a lot of that hype has been brought about by Celebrity Chef Pete Evans (no relative …that I’m aware of!). Pete has often been...
A healthy and active lifestyle starts at home. Here’s a few tips to encourage health and fitness lessons that will last a lifetime. 1. Make fitness a top priority. Many kids face the same workout obstacles as adults: Fitness...
Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. Nearly 100% of adult men and (non-pregnant) women report some level of caffeine consumption. And about 80% of Australians drink coffee (55% daily; 25% occasionally). Due to its widespread...
Want to know the “invisible” secret to being healthy all around? What’s that you say? You had no idea there’s an invisible secret? There absolutely is. Do you ever feel tired all the time? Bloated? Joint pain? Poor skin?...
3 Ways To Reverse the Aging Clock… Build more muscle. Whether you’re a man or woman, building muscle on your body (and keeping it) will help you stay younger—even as you age. That’s because you naturally lose 1.5kg of...
You know what foods are good for you… but do you know what foods you should absolutely, never eat? These foods aren’t just artery-clogging… they’re horrible for your overall health and well-being. So do whatever you can to stay...
Did you know that your body gets exposed to HUNDREDS of toxins every day? If you’ve ever wondered where that headache came from… or why your mood sometimes swings… or why you can’t seem to think clearly, it’s probably...
Summer is on its way out and Autumn is in. And while it’s a New Year, there still may be a few things lingering from last year that need to be “cleaned up.” With your health it’s easy… what are...
7 painless ways to get 25 grams or more of fibre every day Eat your fruit! Get off to a great start by adding fruit, like berries or melon, to your breakfast every day. Plus have it as...
Confused about fibre? You’re not alone. Not to worry, we’ve got the low-down for you here. We scoured our sources for nutrition and health information and pulled together some great information here for you. Introducing Fibre Fibre is one...