Dietary Tips

There are some common misperceptions surrounding dietary supplements that prevent some people from allowing them to become a part of their routine, and ultimately gain the improvements they seek. This article is aimed at highlighting some of these misperceptions and to give an outlook, which can help you discover the truth. In the end however it is down to you, …

Foods contain many compounds that have yet to be considered actual nutrients and are commonly unknown by most people. They are just a few of the thousands of natural substances within food that do wonders for health and have beneficial properties far beyond what we understand today. Every day, more natural compounds are discovered that further our understanding of the …

Nitric Oxide is a free gas released inside the body and is an important signaling molecule in the human body. It is produced by the effect of normal metabolism of the amino acid Arginine. The production of Nitric Oxide occurs when the amino acid L-arginine is converted into L-citruline through an enzyme group known as Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS). The …

There are so many theories and rumours surrounding how protein should be taken, how much you should take and how often it should be taken. However, truth of the matter is, there is no quick answer, each person is different, it depends on your size, your aims and you’re age. I’ve found a really great Daily Protein Intake Calculator which …

Vitamins Intro A vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in tiny amounts by the body. In other words, an organic chemical compound is called a vitamin when it cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body, and must be obtained from the diet. Certain vitamin deficiencies lead to various health issues ranging from anaemia to altered …

Porridge, or as people across the Atlantic call it, Oatmeal has probably got to be the ideal breakfast for anyone and everyone. Used by everyone from top celebrities to politicians to elite athletes to every day people, it has to be the best way to kick-start your day. By looking at the nutritional information, porridge has got to be the …

Intro Milk is a white liquid produced by mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for babies before they can begin to consume and digest other types of food. It is very rich in nutrients and minerals that are needed for growth and development. For this reason, I believe that milk is one of the best supplements any athlete …

So what is a healthy diet? Ever since we were young, we have been told to eat healthy, to eat this, to avoid that etc… but really, what is a healthy diet? What’s it made of? There are three macro-nutrients which we must get from each of the main meals. No matter what anyone tells you, you will NOT be …