Cold water therapy involves exposing the body to cold water or ice to reap various health benefits. This practice can reduce muscle soreness, improve circulation, and enhance overall recovery. Many athletes and individuals turn to cold water therapy for its rejuvenating effects on both body and mind.
UPF's are industrialised formulations with a high content of additives, preservatives, and refined ingredients. UPF's often contain low nutritional value and are associated with potential negative health effects when consumed in excess. Examples of UPF's include sugary snacks, fast food, processed meats, and packaged desserts. And with clever marketing and crafty food processing, you can end up wanting more and more whilst believing you are eating a healthy diet.
Summer is finally here and exercising in the great outdoors is a wonderful way to destress and enjoy nature. But have you ever wondered how much sun you should be exposing your skin to. Sunshine - Friend or Foe will answer your concerns for a safe and productive sunshine workout.
Delicious wholesome natural rhubarb and ginger crumble muffins courtesy of Joy Skipper, registered nutritionist, food and health writer specialising in nutrition to support sport and exercise, especially for those still training or competing in later years as well as gut health and menopause.
Research tells us that aerobic capacity (VO2max) declines with age. So what should we do as we age to slow the decline? We need to focus on aerobic capacity workouts in our training. Also known as HIIT, the uncomfortable stuff. The benefits reaped from high intensity workouts will allow your ageing body to become more efficient and effective. You'll be able to deliver and use more oxygen to create energy in the working muscles and will slow down the ageing process.
Making your own granola ensures you control the amount of sugar in your bowl of healthy cereal. Many supermarket granola cereals contain large amounts of sugars and other unhealthy fillers to ensure maximum profit with sub-standard ingredients. Follow this recipe and enjoy a bowl of natural healthy nourishing granola.
Could this be the end of fad diets and obsessive calorie-counting? The ‘magic’ comes in the shape of a new injectable weight-loss drug containing the active ingredient, semaglutide. Referred to in the press as a ‘game changer’, it’s been used with evidence of weight loss by celebrities, such as billionaire Elon Musk, and been the talk of Hollywood.
Mixing grains, legumes and pulses is a great way for vegetarian athletes to acquire all the essential amino acids that the body needs. This recipe includes a great mix of all the essential amino acids, plus a rainbow of vegetables to provide an abundance of vitamins, minerals and fibre.
Is what's healthy in our minds also healthy in body's? Are you confused about the different types of fats? Should I eat low fat? Are we born with an amount of fat cells that never changes and is BMI the best indicator of a healthy weight or is there a better alternative?
