Saturated and Unsaturated Fat Right we’re back on ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats again, as it’s a topic that still causes a lot of discourse. Even the academics can’t find a consensus they all agree on, so how are you supposed to know what to include in your diet? Let’s start with a quick refresher. We...

We’ve talked before about essential fatty acids which we must get from our diet, as our bodies can’t synthesise them. Omega 3 (or n-3) are polyunsaturated fatty acids. The main types are ALA (alpha linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). A great source of omega 3 is oily fish (such as salmon,...

Organic Food vs. Conventional There are lots of misconceptions around Organic food. Is it healthier, more nutritional, better for the environment? A lot of those are common assumptions, but not necessary rooted in evidence. In nutrition it’s difficult to assess a causation, rather than just correlations. Most medical studies take two groups & give one...

Hydration It’s important that we hydrate properly as water has many important functions without our bodies. It dissolves and transports substances, is a major component of blood plasma, it protects and lubricates tissues and is the first line of defence with our immunity. When you are dehydrated there are lots of negative physiological symptoms. These...

Vitamin D Let’s talk about getting more sunshine! Vitamin D is synthesised from UV-B light hitting your skin, which you can get from being outside in the sun. In the summer try to get outside for at least 15-20 minutes a day. If you live in the UK or Ireland (and a lot of the...

Fats Well after covering how much protein you need (more than most people get, but probably not at much as the gym bros have!), do you need carbs (technically no, but you *should* eat them), now the spotlight is on dietary fat. There are certain Essential Fats that we must get from our diet, as...