First of all, I'm just going to assume that you know the importance of protein within a healthy diet. If you don't know.... Click here  

Why would I use protein shakes? Can't I just get my protein from food?

Yes, most people can get all of their protein from food, h...

Crossfit competitions - multiple demanding workouts, spread out over the course of the day. Not an easy task for your body to cope with.

Here are some tips on how best to prepare for your competition from a nutrition standpoint and how to fuel all of your workouts throu...

Agghhhh help! I've put on 10lbs over Christmas! How am I going to lose all this fat?!?

First. Relax. You enjoyed yourself and put on some weight. Its ok.

Second, you definitely haven’t put on 10 lbs of fat in the 2 weeks of Christmas and new year. 

Third, let me tell you...

With winter on it's way and the hours of darkness getting longer, it's not rare for your mood and energy levels to drop. On top of all this, there are the numerous bugs and viruses circulating which are easily picked up in the winter months. 

The solution? Vit...

After doing a poll on Instagram and Facebook asking which is better for weight-loss out of a Freddo and a rice cake with peanut butter and banana, I was glad to see that just over 60% of people chose the Freddo. If that was you, well done! If not, don't worry, I'll exp...

Nobody wants their parents and grandparents to get old and frail. Yet for most of us, this is the harsh reality of ageing.

In this article, I will explain three of the most common factors that effect quality of life in the elderly and what you can do to help.

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I'm not actually a big fan of KFC but I do love chicken and this is one of the tastiest ways I've found of cooking it!

The Polenta (ground Corn) gives the outside a great, crispy texture and allows the chicken thighs to keep from drying in the oven!

Plus this is definite...

This is My Review of the BBC's 'The truth about Carbs'.

I will start by saying, if you haven't watch it already, then please don't. Not only will you waste an hour of your life, but you will be watching a uniformed and under-educated (in terms of nutrition) doctor attem...

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We all know that feeling... A day or two after a tough workout and you feel like you can barely move. Your in desperate need of a massage or some way to loosen off your tight muscles.

Good News! Instead of paying £40 for a sports massage, you can do it yourself!

F...