Ever wondered why you find yourself reaching for more chocolate, chips or ice-cream before your period? There’s a possible reason for it! Simply put, the body is preparing for menstruation where the uterine tissue lining will be shed unless a pregnancy occurs. This preparation requires additional energy, an increase of 2.5-11.5% in resting energy expenditure …
Plant-based diets are trendy currently and a route people are often curious to explore. If we get technical, a few categories can fall under this umbrella: Vegan: Complete exclusion of animal-based products (dairy, meat, seafood) Lacto-Vegetarian: Includes dairy products (e.g. milk, yoghurt, cheese) but no meat or seafood. Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian: Includes dairy products and eggs but …
Skipping breakfast is a popular way to achieve Time-Restricted Eating (TRE), a well-known form of fasting. This typically involves a fasting window of >12 hours a day (14-18 hours is common). TRE can help tune in with the body’s natural circadian rhythm or 24 hour biological clock. Our modern lifestyle has unlimited access to food, …
There’s a lot of myths around protein and the effect of high protein diets. While high protein can be subjective, here’s some common myths debunked. Myth 1: High protein diets lead to kidney disease. Nope, it’s safe unless you have a pre-existing kidney condition. Myth 2: High protein diets increase risk of osteoporosis. Nope, there …
