There are a variety of milks available today and the choice can get confusing! Let’s break it down and compare cow’s milk with oat, almond and soy milk. Is cow’s milk healthy? Cow’s milk products have a unique nutritional profile and are rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, iodine, B vitamins including B 12, …
Gluten gets quite the bad rap these days, and gluten-free foods and diets are becoming more common than ever. What’s the deal with gluten though, do you need to eliminate it? Read on to find out. Firstly, what is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that helps develop structure of …
Vegetarian and vegan diets have been gaining popularity off-late. When it comes to vegetarian diets, some may include a few animal-based products (e.g. milk, eggs) whilst a vegan diet excludes all animal products, even milk products, honey and gelatin. Irrespective of an athlete being vegetarian or not the energy and nutrient needs can be met …
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder commonly seen among women of reproductive age, characterized by irregular periods, enlarged ovaries, insulin resistance, and physical signs such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), acne and male-pattern baldness. Lifestyle and nutrition habits can help manage PCOS (refer to our blog here) and certain supplements can …
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine condition that affects women of reproductive age. Common signs and symptoms include irregular menstruation, excessive androgens and hirsutism (excess body and facial hair), and the presence of cysts on the ovaries. It can also be associated insulin resistance, heart disease, psychological features and unfortunately there is no cure …
