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Protein Does Not Become Muscle Just Because You Ate It In the last post we broke down what your metabolism actually is, and where protein fits into the energy side of that equation. This one goes a step further, into what happens to that protein once it is inside you....
What Is Metabolism, Really? Understanding TEE and How to Actually Influence It "Boost your metabolism" has to be one of the most overused phrases in health and fitness. It gets attached to teas, supplements, morning routines and 10 minute workouts, usually with very...
Flourless Pear and Chocolate Brownies Fresh pear, cocoa and dark chocolate come together for a soft, fudgy bake with rich flavour and a smooth finish in every bite. Simple ingredients, easy to make and perfect for sharing or keeping on hand for later. Serves: Makes 9...
Winter Sick Days Are Costing Your Team More Than Winter Colds It's mid-July, the heaters are on, and somewhere in your office someone is powering through a meeting sounding like a foghorn. They think they're being a hero. The numbers say otherwise. Let's talk about...
If your skimmed milk making you fat?
Jane and Jean: Two Women, One Choice, Very Different Futures Meet Jane and Jean. They are both 52, live in the same suburb, and on paper their lives look remarkably similar. Same age, same stage, kids mostly grown, busy jobs, mortgages winding down. But look a little...
Not All Fat Is Created Equal: White Fat, Brown Fat and the Hidden Fat That Matters Most Fat has a bad reputation, but the truth is more interesting than the headlines suggest. Your body fat is not one single thing. You carry different types of fat that behave in very...
Get Up, Get Up, Get Up… Drink Enough Water and Your Bladder Will Do It For You Let's be honest. You already know sitting all day isn't great for you. You've heard it. You've nodded at it. And then you've sat there for another three hours without moving because you...
A High Protein Grocery Haul for Under $40 — A Kiwi Shopping List Eating more protein does not have to mean expensive supplements or complicated meal prep. Here are five dietitian-approved, high protein picks you can find at Woolworths, New World, or Pak'nSave for...
The Uncomfortable Truth About Fibre (And Why It Matters More Than Ever) There's a statistic that should make all of us pause. Colorectal cancer, once considered a condition of older adults, is increasingly being diagnosed in younger people. Researchers are still...