Although there are many new diet fads out there that take calories out of the equation and look solely on specific food groups such as carbohydrates or fat, calories are still important. Although there are many variables, the bottom line is you lose weight when you tak...

When I talk about the Mediterranean diet you are probably thinking this is one of those diet fads alongside atkins or low fat eating that promises weight loss results. Well actually I am not talking about a diet or weight loss at all I am talking about a way of living...

Sp its clear, we are a nation of convenience and there is food all around us to be eaten at any time. Part of that involves processing our food, this allows us this convenience.  However we are slowly seeing a trend of people trying to reduce the amount of processed fo...

Vitamins and minerals are always best absorbed into the body when taken in with food, these are naturally occurring vitamins. However, in sports and active people supplements can be used to compensate for an inadequate diet that leads to fatigue or lack of energy. They...

One on the newest areas of research is the way the food we eat, and the lives we lead effect the bacteria that sits in out gut.  The connection between the gut and the brain is significant with many scientists suggesting it to be the "second brain". No one can disagree...

There are three main macro-nutrients that we need to consume as part of our daily diet; carbohydrates, proteins and fat. They all have different energy values, effects and requirements within our bodies. Proteins are made of building blocks called amino acids, some of...

This is very much up for debate as the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle is becoming very popular. You have one side of the fence saying that living without meat/animal products means you will not get the nutrition you need and the other saying you get more than enough.  But...

So in case you missed out, the previous post explains why exactly you should care about the bacteria inside your gut and the effects it has on your health. Now obviously any bad effects to our long term health makes you take notice but what is of real interest, is the...