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What your Food Cravings Mean
Food cravings can affect even the most nutritionally disciplined among us. Often that craving overwhelms us and, before we know it, we’re munching down on that item of food that we can’t stop thinking about. We can tend to think that food cravings are random, uncontrollable urges. The truth, however, is that food cravings have meaning. When you know what has led to your food craving, you will have the power to control it. Let’s take a look at some common cravings to uncover what causes them and what you can do to eliminate them.
What to Eat Before, During and After Exercise
When it comes to achieving your workout goals, nutrition is the key. What you fuel your body with before, during and after your exercise session is going to determine whether your hard work pays off or not. In this article, we break down what you should eat before, during and after your workout to fuel your body for optimal gains.
THE NEW SUPERFOOD: MATCHA
We have known the benefits of tea for a long time but recently we’ve seen a new star arise on the scene - Matcha. This version of tea is booming thanks to its antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits. In this article, we reveal everything you need to know about Matcha so you can decide if it’s for you.
The Best Veggies, As Ranked By Nutritional Value
We all know that we need to eat more vegetables but which ones should we prioritise? In this article, we list the 7 best vegetables that should be part of your diet, as ranked by the nutritional value to your body.
Feeling Sluggish? 7 Nutritional Secrets for Those Who Lack Energy
Has your default energy level become stuck in first gear? Does it feel as if you get up and go got up and left long ago, never to return? If you’re feeling sluggish, the problem will largely have to do with what you are, or are not, eating. After all, food is our only energy source. In this article, we present 7 tips on how to eat to restore your lagging energy levels.
Why Meal Plans Work
Meal plans involve setting a plan for how you will eat over the course of your week. It is often used by people who are trying to lose weight. However, getting into the meal planning habit can be beneficial to all of us. Here are 8 reasons why you might want to consider taking up the meal planning habit.
Why Eating Vegan Might Not be a Gamechanger?
Going vegan is trendy these days. That’s thanks in no small part to the popularity of the Netflix documentary ‘The Gamechangers’, which featured a number of high profile athletes, including strength athletes, who had ‘gone green’, apparently with amazing results. Along with the rush to ditch the meat, however, have come some serious reservations from nutritionists and dietitians. In this article we take a look at some of those concerns and present 4 reasons why going vegan might not be a game-changer after all.
FIVE Nutritional Myths Busted
Fat Loss Myth #1: Weight Loss Powders and Pills Can Permanently Shed Body FatThe fat loss industry is worth trillions (that’s 12 zeros!) of dollars. The corporate world is creaming it from people’s obsession with a quick fix for fat loss. One of the ways that large corporations get rich at your expense is by marketing miracle fat loss pills, powders and shakes that promise remarkable results. The truth is that no pill, powder or shake will EVER get you lean. It doesn’t matter which ‘breakthrough’ herbal fat loss has been added to a product, its effect will be negligible at best. Some herbs do have a legitimate thermogenic effect, with the potential to increase fat burning by 30-50 calories over the course of a day. But it takes 3,500 calories to burn off 0.5kgs of fat. At that rate, it would take more than 6 months just to lose a kilo of fat. And it would cost hundreds of dollars!Supplements are not a replacement for real, whole food. In addition, many of the ingredients that are packed into these miracle fat loss compounds are downright dangerous. All you have to do is to take a look at the fine print at the bottom of the glossy ads that sell these products. You’ll find a long list of disclaimers and warnings.
The 401 on Intermittent Fasting
Fasting is the oldest nutritional intervention for weight loss and good health that exists. Only in the last few years, however, has it gained mainstream traction. Today, fasting, in the form of intermittent fasting, is one of the most popular dieting choices on the planet. The reason is simple - it works! In this article we investigate what intermittent fasting is, why you should do it and how to implement it into your life.
7 Vitamin C Rich Foods That Will Make You Healthier
Since we were kids, many of us have been told to take our Vitamin C in order to ward off winter bugs. Yet, in the last few decades, the benefits of Vitamin C have been revealed to be greater than simply helping us get through winter. In this article, we reveal 4 key benefits of this amazing vitamin, along with 7 of the best foods from which to get it.
How to Eat Healthy Fats
It wasn’t that long ago (think back to the 80s), when there was no such thing as healthy fats. Back then all fats were demonized as the major cause of obesity and heart disease. Fortunately, we’ve wised up since then. We now recognise that there good and bad fats. In this article, we provide you with 5 ways to incorporate healthy fats into your diet.
The Benefits Of Incorporating Turmeric Into Your Diet
Over the last few years there have been many foods that have been touted as superfoods. Some of them have a dubious claim to that title but one on which there is no doubt is turmeric. In fact, many people believe that it is the most beneficial nutritional supplement that exists. Let’s dig into the benefits of adding turmeric to your diet.
3 Tips to get Summer Ready
As the warmer weather heats up and the days become longer, we are seeing ourselves spending more time outdoors and socialising. Having said that, some of us may be feeling a little self-conscious that we were not in the best shape we hoped to be in especially, being beach ready.
ALCOHOL + EXERCISE = ?
Most of us like to enjoy a drink or two especially after a long week at work. However, we all know that after a night out, we usually wake up with some sort of regret. Our minds tell us to head to the gym so that we feel better again but our body says to stay in bed. We all know that a good sweat sesh will lead to a good release of endorphins and will help us make healthier choices throughout the day.
Can nutrition strengthen your immune system?
Brrr…feel the chill? Winter’s arrived in Sydney, bringing with it the traditional ‘cold and flu’ season. But this year, we’ve also got the novel coronavirus to contend with! So, what can you do to give your immune system its best fighting chance?
Sugar – to quit or not to quit?
‘Quitting sugar’ has become something of a catchphrase in recent years, popularised by celebrities who attribute this silver bullet to everything from weight loss to looking amazing. But is there scientific evidence to support the complete avoidance of sugar in our diets?
Going green with food
Australians waste around 300kg of food per person per year! Not only is this costly (estimated to be $3,800 down the trash per household each year), but it’s also bad for the environment because extra landfill equals more greenhouse gas emissions.
So how can we reduce our food waste? Here are five things you can do to save money and our planet.
Dairy: Friend or Foe.
Humans have been eating dairy for centuries, but some question whether it should be a part of our diet. In this article, we address the conundrum: dairy – is it your friend or your foe?
Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Will Love
Inflammation is bad news. It leads to pain, irritation, sickness and such conditions as irritable bowel syndrome and other lifestyle compromising conditions. Eating anti-inflammatory foods is your best defence against all of this nastiness. In this article, we provide you with seven of best anti-inflammatory foods to add to your food plan. Not only are these foods packed with anti-inflammatory compounds, they also taste great.