Nutrients are an essential compound which organisms need to survive and thrive. Macronutrients are the nutrients that provide energy for your body to perform. There are 6 nutrients key to a healthy diet, of which three are macronutrients: Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids (Fats) Macronutrients are required in large amounts for your body to be able to […]
While you should get the bulk of your vitamin and mineral requirements from food, sometimes supplementation is essential to making sure you consume a full profile of nutrients. Here we take a look at some crucial supplements which will help you optimise performance, increase energy, positively alter body composition and increase longevity. Top Five Essential […]
Living with gluten intolerance can induce a fair bit of FOMO. While everyone else can freely enjoy their cake, bread, pizza and beer, you’d have to trade off ‘enjoyable food’ for ‘digestive issues and other uncomfortable symptoms’. And that’s just not fun. But you can still enjoy your food without feeling like all the tastiest […]
After the positive response from the last post on gluten and wheat-free flours to use as a wheat flour replacement, we decided to do another one. Since there are so many different types of flours, it was hard to choose between them all, but we managed it. Here are 7 more wheat-free and gluten-free flours. […]
If you’ve recently found out you have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, you’re probably looking into ways to keep them out of your diet, without missing out on too many of your favourite foods. This is where gluten-free flours can come in handy. If you’re an avid baker, this can be quite […]
Making sure that you’re always eating right tends to take a lot of effort. It requires time and effort and meal preparation. Yet, even all of that aside, you still may find that you are dealing with a bloated stomach. If you want some support in getting that flat stomach — or the bloat-free equivalent […]
Minerals (along with vitamins) are required for a wide variety of functions in the body. They are used for fluid balance, the formation of bones and teeth, involved in nerve function and allow us to unlock the energy in our food amongst other things. An example of their extensive use is Magnesium, which is used […]
We all occasionally suffer fatigue and tiredness, especially after stress, strenuous activity or insufficient sleep. Even though these two are valid reasons for fatigue, sleeping for a healthy number of hours every night after a long day and still suffering from fatigue could also mean having food intolerances. Food intolerance or sensitivity mostly results in […]
