by Tony Larkman | Aug 11, 2021 | Food
Do you only drink water when exercising? Did you know that you also need to consider replacing the key electrolytes (sodium, potassium calcium, magnesium, phosphate and chloride) to stay hydrated? These substances are essential dietary components and must be acquired...
by Tony Larkman | Jul 21, 2021 | Food
To eat meat, or not to eat meat – that is the question on everyone’s lips right now. There’s no denying the sheer satisfaction of tucking into a juicy steak or a cheeky burger. However, there’s an increasingly overwhelming amount of evidence that...
by Tony Larkman | Nov 21, 2020 | Food, Health & Fitness
THE HORMONE & WEIGHT LOSS STORY The same front story hits the news headlines – “obesity is on the increase”. But are we really tackling the problem of weight loss correctly. Rather than think calories, think hormones. During the 1980’s,...
by Tony Larkman | Jan 23, 2020 | Food
WHAT ARE FODMAPs? The acronym FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These are short chain (having fewer than 6 carbon atoms) carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed by the body. They can be found in a wide range of...
by Tony Larkman | Sep 24, 2019 | Food
WHEAT It’s a hugely debated topic in the health, fitness, diet and medical world. There is almost as much disagreement about the negative impact of wheat in our diet as there is in a Brexit debate. Wheat has been a staple diet among humans for centuries....
by Tony Larkman | May 29, 2019 | Food
Healthy Cooking Oils There are many debates on eating healthily, ideas on the best diet to follow and what healthy cooking oil or fat should be used. As a Personal Trainer, I advise most of my clients to cook with butter, ghee or coconut oil and to follow The...
