Do you eat enough protein

Protein, the very stuff of civilisation itself? Protein holds a special place in nutrition, a powerful word linked to so many connotations. When protein is mentioned, people immediately have an opinion, probably more so than any other nutritional term. Gluten free, omega 3, vitamin D, these terms seem to come and go with media presence, but protein, […]

How much does breakfast cost you

Each time you eat a high-fat meal, you damage the inner lining of your arteries and this damage occurs for about 1–6 hours after eating before recovery. How do we know this? There’s a test, known as the brachial artery tourniquet test and it’s pretty simple really. Take an ultrasound probe and use it to […]

Are you wasting your money on vitamins

Short answer – Yes, you absolutely are. Quick question first!!! Do you believe that almost all problems are caused by an EXCESS or DEFICIENCY? Let’s be objective though. Biology is a science and science means using different methods to obtain an outcome that is most likely. Without bias With as many data as possible Repeated […]

Do carbs really make you fat

A long one, but will give you a long life. Your choice. Carbs? Where to start… What an incredible topic, it’s as if no one can decide if carbs are good or bad for you, or if they make you fat or not! And it is almost as if the perceived experts change their stance […]

Living in stress – be careful

Hormones & Neuroregulators   Something many don’t consider when it comes to their diet is just how impactful what we consume can be with respect to our mood. Our bodies are incredibly complex, far more than we fully understand and part of our body is our central nervous system is governed by what we put […]

Redefining drugs

This is one of those posts that was, in part, prompted by a conversation at an event I went to over the weekend; a bit of a roundtable so to speak; you know when it’s about 2 am and everyone becomes a philosopher as their glucose levels drop and inhibitions also drop, thoughts can flow. I’m […]

Is everything okay in moderation

There’s a common term you’ll have heard ‘everything is okay in moderation’ with respect to food. What does this really mean? Typically, it means ‘eating a bit of what you know isn’t great and justifying it’, or ‘this little bit won’t hurt’ but it’s completely subjective… Example 1 – person A orders 1 pizza a […]

Does High Blood Pressure Matter

This is a topic that has become lost to more ‘exciting’ news over the years yet… IT SHOULD STILL BE PRIDE OF PLACE Why? Because it kills so many people, and it kills people indirectly. So what is “high blood pressure” It’s as the name suggests, but compared to what? This is where so many […]

Are nuts healthy… the edible ones

Nuts, the natural and healthy snack… Right? First things first Why do people believe nuts are healthy? Nutritional data: Loads of protein, loads of non-saturated fat, loads of vitamins and minerals. All sounds good so far, right? Maybe. There is one issue here and that is energy density. Nuts (and seeds) are around 600KCal per […]

Are there benefits to drinking red wine

A glass of red wine is good for you! So some people say, but is it? And if it is, why? Let’s have a look at this from an objective perspective and figure it out.. The tl:dr is yes and no lol… Red wine is made from red grapes. Red grapes contain a compound called […]