November is the start of Men’s Health Awareness Month, also known as ‘Movember’. It is an annual global campaign that encourages men to grow moustaches and participate in various activities. The aim is to raise awareness about men’s health issues. These include prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health challenges, and […]
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Exploring Gut Health: Part 2
As we have discussed in Part 1, ‘Gut health’ refers to the overall health of your digestive tract. Gut health is a rapidly growing and really interesting field of research. This is largely due to the complex links it has to so many areas of our overall health and internal […]
Exploring Gut Health: Part 1
Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, who was referred to as the “Father of Medicine”, stated that “All disease begins in the gut“. Although the accuracy of this statement and simplification of human disease has been questioned, he sure was onto something with the sentiment behind this. The importance of good […]
Nutrition for Hyrox – Event Day Tips for Peak Performance
We’re back with some more Hyrox-focussed content! We’ve already delved into our top tips for the lead-up to the event and some first-hand intel from one of our FFF affiliates. Therefore, in this blog post, we’ll explore the essential elements of nutrition for the day of Hyrox. We will be […]
Do you need to cut carbohydrates out of your diet to be healthy?
Carbohydrates have received a pretty bad rep over the years. They are often the first things which are shunned at the start of a diet overhaul. This is often regardless of whether your goal is to lose weight or to simply eat a little ‘better’. A quick online review confirms […]
The Dark Side of Low-Calorie Diets: 6 Negative Impacts on Your Health
In today’s image-conscious society, the pursuit of a leaner physique often leads many people to adopt low-calorie diets in the hope of dropping kilos quickly. The majority of promotional activity around calories boils down to eat less; weigh less. It often neglects the nuances of nutrition that render that irrelevant. […]
Supporting Menopause and Beyond Through Nutrition
Navigating the complex and transformative journey of menopause is a milestone that every woman eventually faces. While this natural transition brings with it a variety of physical and emotional changes, one powerful tool that often goes overlooked is the role of diet and nutrition. Just as our bodies evolve over […]
Pre and Post-Natal Nutrition 101
Motherhood is an exciting, and potentially nerve-wracking time for women to go through. Women see huge changes in hormone levels, sleep, and energy levels, and nutrition plays an essential role in helping us to adapt to these changes. Because of this, we are incredibly proud and excited to have developed […]
Game, Set, Perfect Match: Strawberries and Cream-Inspired Recipes
Wimbledon fortnight is upon us! Regarded as the most prestigious of the Grand Slam tournaments, it is an annual highlight not only for the players but avid fans alike. Aside from being regarded as the most prestigious of the Grand Slam tournaments, it is known for its long-standing tradition of […]
Spotting Diet Fads: A Guide to Making Informed Nutritional Choices
I’ve been the person who bought the cabbage soup cookbook. I’ve done the 14-day juice cleanse that left me shaky and broke. I’ve tried the “alkaline diet” because some Instagram model said it would “balance my pH.” Spoiler: it didn’t. After a decade of falling for every shiny new diet, […]