Protein Basics: Protein is one of the three macronutrients required by the body. The other 2 being carbohydrates and fats. On average a person needs about 0.8-1.1g of protein per kilo of body weight. However, protein needs increase with age because our body becomes less efficient at synthesizing, digesting and absorbing protein, therefore we need to eat more of it….
Understanding food terms
Free range Organic Commercial Caged Grain Fed Grass Fed Natural Hormone Free RSPCA Approved Let’s take one at a time: Free range A farming method where the animals are free to roam around outdoors for at least part of the day, without being confined in cages or other enclosure 24 hours a day. They therefore have access to sunlight…
5 Reasons you Should Eat Protein with Every Meal:
Protein helps keep you feeling satiated. That means you feel fuller for longer so you don’t feel the need to keep snacking, leading to overeating. It triggers your Leptin hormone, which is the hormone that tells your brain you are full, stop eating. This is your body’s natural appetite suppressant, so again controls the number of calories you consume in…
Are carbs really the devil?
Carbs have been given a bad reputation over the years, undeservingly. Like all food, carbs can work really well for some people, and not so great for others. It really depends on the person, your body type, how many carbs your body can handle, and what your hormones are doing. This includes your insulin hormone, as well as your sex…
10 Simple Things to Improve Your Nutrition
1. Eat a wholesome breakfast that includes a protein source, a good fat source and a fibre source 2. Eat protein with every meal 3. Eat at least 5 different sorts of vegetables per day 4. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day 5. Avoid trans-fats which include vegetable oil, canola oil and grape seed oil 6. Consume…
