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 […]
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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 […]
World Vegan Day – 3 Key Tips for a Vegan Diet
1st November marks World Vegan Day and the start of World Vegan Month. World Vegan Day 2023 is a global celebration of veganism and its positive impact on the planet, animals, and human health. It encourages people around the world to explore and embrace a vegan lifestyle and serves as […]
Menopause Awareness Day 2023
Menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. Menopause Awareness Day, observed on October 18th, is an opportunity to shed light on this significant life transition, providing women with essential information, support, and awareness about its various aspects. It seems […]
Why Should You Care About Eating Seasonally?
As each new season springs upon us, we often hear that eating with the seasons is a great way to fuel your day. But exactly is eating seasonally, and why has it grown in popularity? What is seasonal eating? When we refer to ‘eating seasonally’, we are referring to consuming […]
How do Probiotics affect Sports Performance?
Probiotics, not to be confused with prebiotics, are live bio cultures that we can consume through a variety of different forms. Sometimes through food, like with kraut or kimchi, sometimes through drink, like with kefir, and sometimes through supplementation, normally taken in the form of capsules. We’re focussing on the […]
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. […]
5 Key Considerations For Fuelling 5KM
We’re back for our 4th year bringing the community together to give back. A quick sweat, a lot of fun and an incredible cause. As a team, we’ll be taking to Battersea Park for our annual Strides for the Streets 5km event. We are raising money for The Soup Kitchen […]
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 […]