The simplest way to give you perspective about how a professional cyclist fuels their body is to compare them to a formula one car. You don’t put normal unleaded petrol in a formula one car and expect it to...
It’s probably fair to say that, by the end of this article, a number of readers are going to be surprised. There’s certainly a perception that organically grown foods are much healthier and nutritionally better for you, compared to...
One of the keys to success in any body transformation is your nutrition. Yes, exercise is important too, but unless you harness healthy changes to what you eat, you can be left spinning your wheels! Today I want to...
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?...
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...