With a rapidly ageing population, more people than ever are becoming at risk of nutritional frailty. Older age is a time when specific nutrient needs can be higher while the ability to meet those needs has greater barriers. In this blog post, I highlight how our nutrition needs change as we age, the factors that make it harder to meet these needs, and the role nutrition plays … [Read more...] about Nutrition for healthy ageing: combating sarcopenia and inflammageing
Apple cider vinegar: miracle elixir or marketing mirage?
Move aside coconut oil, your time in the superfood spotlight has passed. Today it is all about apple cider vinegar. It is the latest all-natural, all-wholesome, all-singing, all-dancing superfood that will save you from just about anything that ails you. With claims ranging from sterilising your toothbrush right through to treating diabetes and melting away waistlines, in this … [Read more...] about Apple cider vinegar: miracle elixir or marketing mirage?
Is it better to exercise fasted or fed?
To exercise fasted or fed? It’s a controversial topic with strong views coming from both camps. Exercising in a fasted state is frequently endorsed as an essential criterion for those promoting weight loss to ensure the most ‘fat burning’ possible. Then there is the opposing view that you want to be well-fuelled before exercise so you can power the length and duration of your … [Read more...] about Is it better to exercise fasted or fed?
From bro science to real science: navigating the protein supplement maze for maximum gainz
The protein powder supplement market is big business. Popular in the world of sport where muscle growth is prized, the marketplace is dominated by glossy pictures of cut models and an ever-expanding list of claims for how these supplements will pack on the muscle. So, do the gym bros have it right when they say that you need these supplements if you’re serious about the gainz? … [Read more...] about From bro science to real science: navigating the protein supplement maze for maximum gainz
Caffeine and conception: navigating the coffee in pregnancy dilemma
Coffee is one of the most popular and safest stimulants that we consume. But during pregnancy, and potentially even when planning a pregnancy, it is one ‘legal drug’ where advice for women becomes a little more prescriptive. Alcohol, soft cheeses, raw fish and even raw sprouts are all foods that are best to limit or avoid during pregnancy. So, should coffee be added to the list … [Read more...] about Caffeine and conception: navigating the coffee in pregnancy dilemma