Nutritional Ketosis & Physical Activity Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead/3 October 2019 Nutritional Ketosis & Physical Activity. Glucose is the end result of carbohydrate digestion. For most of us, it is the principal source of fuel for our bodies. If one drastically reduces their…
Read moreMenopause and Weight Loss. Author Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/29 August 2019 Menopause and Weight Loss. Trying to lose weight during menopause has its challenges. Many women saying that weight loss is hard if not impossible. Pinpointing the exact cause can be challenging…
Read moreA Little Motivation Author Nina Evans, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/16 August 2019 There may come a point in our lives where it will be beneficial to make some lifestyle changes to improve our health. But this is easier said than done. It can…
Read moreWhat is resistant starch? Author Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/03 August 2019 Carbohydrates are grouped into either sugars or starches (polysaccharides). Sugars can include natural sources. Such as fruit or milk or added to foods such as sweets and cakes. Starches are…
Read moreMaximising Life Expectancy Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead/1 August 2019 Maximising Life Expectancy. Longevity in a lifecycle is defined as the duration of life. In humans the age in which we decease is thought to be heavily influenced by the environment we live in and…
Read moreOne Size Doesn’t Fit All Dr. Sean Wheatley, PhD – Science and Research Lead/18 July 2019 One Size Doesn’t Fit All. In this week’s blog I am revisiting something I wrote in November 2016, when I discussed why one size doesn't fit all. The “one…
Read moreReal Food Awareness Author Nina Evans, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/20 June 2019 ‘Real Food’ seems to be a bit of a buzz word at the moment. Whether it’s in a café slogan, a section in a supermarket or popping up in the news.…
Read moreThe importance of exercise progression Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead/6 June 2019 Reviewed and edited by Dr Sean Wheatley, Science and Research Lead/21 July 2026 This blog covers the basic principles of exercise progression, and is aimed at member of the general publich…
Read moreAmerican Diabetes Association Nutrition Recommendations: One Size Doesn’t Fit All Dr. Sean Wheatley, PhD – Science and Research Lead/10 May 2019 The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently published a report providing an outline of their dietary guidance for people with prediabetes or diabetes. Although these…
Read moreFat Loss Plateaus and Troubleshooting Author Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/10 May 2019 Fat Loss Plateaus and Troubleshooting. The issues and debates around energy balance, that is calories in vs calories out (CICO) still remains a hot topic and has been discussed…
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