Ask yourself – do you really want make healthy eating changes forever or are you happy to stay in the same gain-a-bit lose-a-bit cycle?
Generally if you ask people what vitamin C is for they’ll say it’s to prevent or reduce colds, nothing more; while there is a small
The health benefits of the Mediterranean-style diet are supported by robust scientific evidence. But what does the diet consist of and can it be eaten outside its usual context with the same health outcomes?
Eating isn’t just about what’s on your plate. The ‘experience’ can greatly enhance the food you eat.
What is Vitamin E, why do we need it and where do we get it? It’s a mind-boggling vit that we need its antioxidant powers and it’s in oily fish, leafy greens and more.
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte – that means we need to consume it in the diet – and it’s essential for healthy bodies.
It’s a little bit more nuanced than this but basically it’s down to simple biology – men have more muscle.
Omega-6 tends to get all the attention. Get the balance between your omegas right by eating plenty of omega-3 foods.
But it’s not surprising people don’t know. I mean, why should they until things go wrong? Just as with most things our bodies do we
We all take our digestive systems and stomachs for granted. We push food in at the top, it comes out at the bottom and we forget the absolute miracles and magic that take place in-between!
Certain neurotransmitters affect our ‘mood’ by making us more alert and hyper or by doing the reverse and helping to calm us. Boost your mood with natural light and good food!
I’ve been inundated with questions about the validity of information in this Netflix documentary which promotes a plant-based (that’s vegan to you and me) diet.
Someone asked this recently, and it’s a really great question. Does fat literally melt and ooze out of our skin? Does it come out of anywhere else?! Or does it just burn up and disappear?
Turmeric is an orange-coloured spice often used in Indian cooking. The powder comes from the root of the turmeric plant and people have eaten it for thousands of years as well as using it for medicine and as a dye.
Certain major causes of early death are attributable to overweight and obesity. But there is on magic wand for sustainable fat loss beyond moderation.
Baked beans have their place but if that’s that only pulse in your life then you – and your gut – are missing out on a massive range of nutrients.
This article is about the environmental and ethical dilemmas we face when choosing between certain foods, such as milk, and their alternatives.
Are people really becoming more sensitive to gluten? Read about what gluten actually is, how you digest it and why it doesn’t deserve its bad reputation.
Something I come across lots with new clients and fitnat followers is the exclusion of milk and dairy produce from the diet. But is milk and dairy really bad for humans or is it a bit of a fad or a myth?
Vitamin B12 is essential for many of the body’s processes. In this article we tell you what it is, why it’s important and how not to become deficient.
Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to a horrible range of health issues, some very serious. They include: hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, mental health disorders,
Iron’s main job is to help make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen around the body in red blood cells.
The word protein comes from the Greek ‘primary importance’ and is one of the three macronutrients in our diet, the other two are carbohydrate and fat.
Cholesterol is a vital substance that exists in the body without us even eating any! When it comes to your health, you need to know your HDL from your LDL.
People tend to eyeball food and underestimate the amount they’re eating, along with the “But it’s healthy!” vibe. You see just because foods are nutritious it doesn’t make them energy-free!
Olive oil Let’s take olive oil as an example but this applies to all fats. While olive oil is full of beneficial nutrients, and is
It’s tragic that carbs have been singled out as the main cause of obesity, type 2 diabetes and general malady because in fact carbohydrate is a very wonderful ‘thing’.
Is ‘health at any size’ correct? Many factors affect health beyond a person’s size. Stress, smoking, alcohol and more all need to be taken into account.
Calcium is essential for living. We store an impressive 1kg of it in our bodies. Did you know that there is as much calcium in plants as there is in dairy?
What is protein and how much protein should you eat each day? Surprisingly for some there is as much protein in vegetables as in meat, dairy and fish.
Well the answer really is “As much as stops them being hungry and not enough to make them feel overfull.” But if you’re looking at energy amounts then (approximately) the average male will need about 2,500 calories, females 2,000 calories a day – this is reduced slightly when aiming for fat loss.
Despite its diminutive size the thyroid has a huge amount of control over the way the body works. Feeding it with iodine-rich food is good for your health.
Mums play a vital role in their children’s physicality and health. Not just through genes but through how they ate during pre-maternal years and pregnancy.
We believe in the holistic properties of real food, rather than the singular, man-made properties of a pill or potion, or the focus on a particular fashion food.
Your diet can have a big impact on your sleep. If you have trouble sleeping or repeatedly wake up early over a long period, then you probably have insomnia.
Are you wondering if the health benefits of olive oil are real? They are! And furthermore certain health claims are proven by reliable studies.
What is the number one piece of advice I would give to someone who wanted to reverse their Type 2 diabetes? Answer: do more exercise.
We all know by now that nuts provide a huge amount of good nutrition as well as being tasty. But because of their high fat content nuts can go rancid pretty fast.
Give your leafy greens and herbs the life they deserve by keeping them fresher for longer and using them up in your salads and meals.
There’s loads of hysteria about sugar, but you don’t need to cut it out if you understand what it’s doing in your body.
If we only followed our naturally evolved instincts we’d all be a healthy weight with no conscious effort. But appetite is complex!
Eating late ain’t great! The body is primed to slow down the digestion process as the evening and night wear on, and particularly during sleep.
Stop yo-yo dieting using regimes that lock you in. Switch from dieting to learning good habits for life with fitnaturally.
The science of vitamins is a relatively young one but unless you have a medically diagnosed deficiency it’s better to trust nature than pills to get your vits.
Healthy foods are are gorgeous and nutritious, but that doesn’t make them energy-free.
What even are these phytonutrients? They’re really important for helping us ward off disease and for stopping us decaying as fast!
When considering the effects of alcohol on the body I’ve been saying the same thing for years: there is no safe level of alcohol.
Don’t believe the food police – pasta is awesome.
Does sugar make you fat. Or is it just overeating that does that?
Homogenisation is carried out by squirting milk at very high pressure through a special machine; this breaks up the fat particles and makes them very small so they disperse evenly throughout the milk; it isn’t needed at all to make a food healthier but is simply carried out to make milk look more appealing to consumers.
A suitable diet for runners can be key to fat loss not only for health but also to achieving your running goals.
Our emotional and work lives – lifeload and stress levels – can affect our fat storage and health.
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