Magnesium is the forth most abudant mineral in the body and is involved in over 300 chemical reactions from energy production to protein synthesis to the prouction of cortisol or serotoin. Magnesium is considered a relaxing mineral, it helps relax and widen the arteries to lower blood pressure, it helps to relax the bowel and … Read more
This high protein “meat and nuts” breakfast is a recommendation from Charles Poliquin’s Biosignature system. I have found it to be one of the best ways to increase satiety and energy levels throughout the day in many of my clients and athletes. In fact, over the last few months I have been eating, and I … Read more
This low carb boot camp diet is a higher protein, lower carbohydrate diet. Research tends to show us again and again that low carb diets are better for weight loss compared to low calorie or low fat diets. Research from Harvard School of Public Health investigated what would happen to people who ate a 1500-calorie … Read more
The ubiquitous sandwich, it’s as if the nation’s lunchtime would fall apart without this staple of bread and butter. However, our thirst for this easily accessible and reliable meal is costing us our health. I’m going to throw it out there – sandwiches are junk food! Why? For many reasons:
They say that digestion begins in the mouth, hence chew your food thoroughly. There is some truth to this. Chewing mechanically breaks down the food and there are enzymes in the saliva that help to breakdown carbohydrate. But digestion really begins in the stomach with the secretion of stomach acid, otherwise known as hydrochloric acid … Read more
I’ve written a little bit lately on male fertility (see links below) and I came across (no pun intended!) this interested article today. Male fertility The importance of zinc It looked at the omega 3 to omega 6 balance in the blood and sperm of fertile and infertile men. This research from Tehran demonstrated that … Read more
Zinc is mineral that is involved in over 300 chemical relations in the body, ranging from supporting the immune system, regulating homocysteine to protein synthesis and energy production. Volume 5 of The National Diet and Nutrition Survey conducted by the Department of Health in 2004 reported the average daily intake of vitamins and minerals for … Read more
Nuts are one my favourite foods, they are a great snack with a piece of fruit or you can sprinkle them in to a salad to give a bit of texture and flavour. Nut butters are nice with vegetable crudités and you can also chuck them into a smoothie to add a bit of protein … Read more
I’ve said this time and again – higher protein diets combined with low GL load foods are the best long term strategy for weight management. Paleo diet more satisfying than a Mediterranean Diet High protein low carb diet rules When people hear “high protein diet” they start to think “I must eat 5 chickens and … Read more
Male fertility rates are dropping to an all time low. Dr Bob Rakowsky suggests that we at a point in history where there are more infertile males than females and that male birth rates are dropping day by day – yes males are a dying bread!. Even those males that live are turning in to … Read more