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...

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...

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,...

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...