Antioxidants have received a great deal of marketing and created confusion in the process. The truth is that these little, miracle molecules are very complex. Your diet of red wine, chocolate and green tea won’t necessarily prolong your lifespan. This week I give you an update on our free-radical fighting …
It’s a bleak day at the gym. The sort that makes you want to pick up a hot coffee not think about your fluid intake. This is often a neglected part of a workout. If you’re dehydrated then you could seriously be watering down your results. Even when it’s mild …
Every active person wants to know if they’re eating the right diet. Generally, those who work out or play sport tend to focus on macronutrients such as carbohydrate and protein. Micronutrients which consist of vitamins and minerals are often overlooked. These essential nutrients may be small but they’re critical to …
The price of food is rising and it’s tempting to exchange a few gold coins for a burger and fries. Healthy eating can be cheap if you know what to look for. Here are my frugal food ideas so you can keep a little extra change in your pocket. The …
We have access to so much nutrition information that sometimes it becomes difficult to decipher what is fact and what is plainly false. Some of us even hold onto information we’ve been told in our younger years and apply it to today. Here are some of the most common myths …
Winter is here alongside sore throats and runny noses. It’s difficult to avoid the invisible lurgies that lurk in the office, gym and on public transport. Diet can really boost immunity and reduce the duration and severity of illness. Read on to find out exactly what you should be eating …
Fasting has fast become the new diet of choice. Lately the eating timing seems to be changing. What was once a ratio of 5:2 has become 16:8 or Kim Kardashian time. This week I take a look at energy restriction and fasting diets. So, you know if all that kilojoule …
Jeans weather is almost here. If you find your waistline expanding like an inflatable pool toy it may be time to assess your diet. Certain foods and drinks can make you feel like you have more gas than a helium balloon. Here is my guide to a more comfortable, deflated …
St Patrick’s Day is a day where irish I was Irish. Amber ale turns clover, sausengers, praties and neeps abound and there’s a bit of extra luck in the air. It’s also a day where you can easily be dublin your calorie intake. Here is my nutrition advice for St …
Fatigue is a killer. It makes us feel lethargic and unmotivated and worsens health conditions like heart disease, obesity and depression. Tiredness is also responsible for a high number of fatal accidents each year. If you’ve exhausted all your ideas to overcome feeling weary, then it may be time to …
