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AMINO ACIDS are the building blocks of protein. Essential amino acids can only be supplied by the foods we eat as our bodies cannot produce them naturally...

With more and more people choosing to follow a plant based diet or to include more plant based eating into their weekly diet due to ethical/animal welfare or dietary concerns this blog will provide some interesting information and a sample day’s plant based eating menu. What are the health benefits of a plant-based diet? Studies show that plant-based diets have an array of health benefits including a 15% lower risk of developing or dying from a cancer, reducing symptoms of arthritis and reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.Those that follow a plant-based diet also tend to be slimmer than those who...

Carbohydrates are the main energy source for your brain and muscles. They are broken down in our gut and released into our blood stream as glucose. This glucose is used by our brain and muscles as fuel. By supplying our body the carbohydrate it needs at meal times, we are supplying it with the fuel necessary to maximise energy levels and minimise fatigue. The key to optimising energy levels is controlling your blood glucose levels. There are many ways of achieving this. Firstly, when it comes to carbohydrate, it’s important to consider how much you need to eat for your...