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A lot of people are searching for the perfect macro ratios. However, this is another area where there isn’t a magic solution. How you split protein, carbs and fat can be optimised. That would be based on you personal goals, which may be health, performance or weight loss. But there isn’t a split or ratio...

Dietary nitrates are most commonly found in vegetables such as green leafy veg, & beetroot. In the body, dietary nitrates can be converted to nitric oxide (NO), which dilates (widens) blood vessels, increases blood flow & lowers blood pressure. Hypertension is a major risk for heart disease/cardiac events. The reduction in blood pressure from nitrates...

Another day, another mineral. Potassium (K) is found in lots of the foods we eat, especially fruits & vegetables. The highest source is from potatoes. Potassium is one of the micronutrients required for optimal health. The UK RNI for adults is 3.5g per day. Potassium is an electrolyte and it’s critical for the function of...

They aren’t the same thing, so shouldn’t be used interchangeable, even if they often are! Sodium is a mineral, which we require for optimal function and health. Salt is the chemical compound sodium chloride (NaCl), and where we primarily get our sodium from. The RNI for sodium is 1.6g. That’s equivalent to 4g of salt,...

Cholesterol is a lipid (fat) that is produced naturally in your body. Contrary to reputation, isn’t always bad. It’s actually really important, & without any you’d be dead! It’s a key component of cell membranes & is involved in the production of sex steroid hormones, bile acid & vitamin D. Good or Bad Cholesterol Cholesterol...

Regularly consuming eggs is a concern for some. Should you be worried? Probably not. The apprehension was because for a long time nutritional guidelines advised to limit the number you had. This was due to their dietary cholesterol level. However, this confused dietary & blood cholesterol. Research reviews conclude that an increased egg consumption is...