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In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a balanced diet can be challenging. Between busy work schedules, family commitments, and the convenience of fast food, it's easy to lose track of what we're eating. This is where a food diary comes into play. Keeping a food...
This one comes inspired from a Les Mills article I read and found interesting. For some it's a badge of honour and for others something to stay away from for fear of embarrassment. There’s nothing abnormal about sweat. It’s a fundamental bodily function that provides...
Establishing an effective daily routine can significantly enhance your health and productivity. A well-structured day helps you manage time better, reduce stress, and accomplish more. Here are some essential elements to consider when crafting your ideal daily routine:...
In today's fast-paced and stressful world, many people struggle with low serotonin levels, which can lead to mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. But what causes this decline in serotonin, and what can be done to boost it? Let's explore the reasons behind low...
We're not there yet but it's not far away and so I was curious as to whether it really is the temperature that affects the levels of bugs flying around or if there was more to it than that. Here's what I found... Colds, flus and other respiratory illnesses are more...
I recently over heard a mate say, "I'm absolutely knackered." Followed by, "Always am" I thought to myself, I only know a little about his life so cannot possibly know what is causing this tiredness but it made me go looking and dig out the studies I have worked on...
High protein brownie - yum yum! There are times when digging into an indulgent chocolate brownie is 100 percent worth it, whether it’s your birthday, the annual holiday party, or some other special occasion. But when the craving (that's another discussion!) for...
As the cooler months arrive in the southern hemisphere we are susceptible to a drop in vitamin D levels. If we're not ingesting enough vitamin D source food, and with sunshine hours decreasing the chances of this happening are much higher. Even if the sun is out, if...
Just some of the ways in which moving our body more can help with a miriad of health benefits. As the southern hemisphere starts to head towards the cooler months we start to think about (I hope we do!) keeping the bugs at bay so we can keep doing the things we love...
There are a lot of workouts that have a barrier to entry. Take spinning, for instance. To do it safely, a new rider needs help setting up the bike. Boxing requires extra gear, like gloves and hand wraps. Unlike other types of exercise, walking is a simple bodyweight...