Jan 10, 2018Macronutrients: Fat — Friend or Foe?So what are the facts? 1. Fats are important macronutrient, with omega-3 and omega-6 being essential fatty acids. That means we need them in our diet as our body can’t produce these without dietary input. 2. Health benefits associated with fats include absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E & K), hormone production, insulation and…Health8 min readHealth8 min read
Oct 19, 2017Macronutrients: Protein, the ‘building blocks’ of muscleOff to the gym with no time to read? Here are the key points… Protein is an essential macronutrient, are made of up to 20 amino acids and are the ‘building blocks of muscle’. Having adequate protein intake is imperative in supporting your fitness and weight loss goals. Aim for…Protein6 min readProtein6 min read
Oct 3, 2017Aligning your Energy Intake to your Fitness GoalsThere are a million fad diets people use to lose weight, and which claim to be the ultimate solution — consider the Atkins diet, the Southside Beach diet, and so on. While one may have you ditching carbohydrates and the other cutting fat from your diet, the overarching idea of…Weight Loss5 min readWeight Loss5 min read
