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,...

Well, it depends! Ideally you would get all the micronutrients you need from your food, rather than having a supplement. If you eat a balanced diet with lots of variety then you should be covered. An easy way to do this is eating different coloured foods which will provide different nutrients. Supplement: noun, a thing...

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...

Different PES flavour of whey for me this week. Up there with my fav flavours from this brand, and a great way to top up my daily protein intake. How much protein do you have in your diet? Did you know the RDA of 0.8g per kg of body weight is only the *minimum* amount...