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….
5 Reasons You’re Craving Sugar
1. Addicted: Problem: If you have been having sugar throughout your day every day for a long period of time (every day for over a week), it will cause an addiction Sugar makes the brain react the same way it would with anything that makes you feel good, such as drugs, alcohol, gambling etc. It triggers the Opioid receptors in…
What’s in season to eat this Spring?
Eating fruit and vegetables that are in season has vast array of benefits: You can purchase them fresh directly from your local markets and farmers for maximum nutrient benefits The fruit and vegetables you purchase have a higher quality of nutrients as they are fresh, not imported. Fruit and Vegetables that are available but not in season have normally been…
