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Glycogen

Glycogen has come up in a few posts recently, so a little recap for reference. Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy, as they are easily stored & used. Glycogen is important as it is a readily mobilized storage form of glucose. When carbohydrates are consumed they are broken down into their simplest form,...
21/07/2020, ,

Creatine

I’m probably overdue writing a summary on creatine, considering how often it comes up. It is the most studied supplement, and definitely in the top tier based on the many benefits it provides. The first thing to note when looking for it, is the type. Creatine Monohydrate is the one you want, and it’s really...
17/07/2020

Brain Food

From a nutritional viewpoint, can what we eat (or drink) affect the health of our brain? In short, yes! Rather it being one or two key nutrients, it’s the overall pattern of your diet that’s important. Sorry if I’m always repeating myself, but it comes back to having an overall balanced and healthy diet! Let’s...
13/07/2020,

Sarcopenia

Continuing with common age related problems (where we started with osteoporosis), now let’s look at sarcopenia. This is the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. It also affects performance. By that it’s not just training, but functional movement like standing up and sitting down too. These adverse conditions can reduce the quality of life...
10/07/2020, ,

Leucine & Whey

Whey is great for a lot of reasons. Relatively low cals for a nice hit of protein & it’s super convenient. Add water, use in a smoothie, stir into oats or use in baking. Leucine Another reason I like whey is its leucine content. Leucine is an essential amino acid (EAA) & one of the...
08/07/2020

Healthy Ageing – Osteoporosis

The worldwide population is getting older, as people are living longer than ever before. As we age we become more susceptible to certain health conditions, which can reduce our quality of life. This can mean older adults or the elderly can lose their independence and autonomy if they are not able to do things they...
05/07/2020, ,

Too much protein will leach the calcium from your bones?

Following on from my calcium post with a quick bit of mythbusting. Have you heard that eating high protein (usually meat/animal sources) causes the calcium to be leached from your bones which causes weak bones? I actually hadn’t heard this before MNU. But a quick google search and there’s actually a lot of bullshit espousing...
02/07/2020, ,

Calcium

Why do we need calcium in our diets? Most people know it helps build bones and teeth. But it also plays a roll in regulating muscle contractions (including your heartbeat), and it helps your blood clot normally. How much? Its recommended adults get 700mg per day, preferably from your diet. If you consume dairy, that...
30/06/2020, ,

Plant Milks

There are so many plant milks to choose from! For people who are lactose-intolerant, or vegan the last few years have opened up so many options. Also they add a different flavour to what you’re eating/drinking, so for someone like me who does have dairy I still mix up the types of milk I use...
29/06/2020,
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