Most of us eat more protein at dinner than any other meal, but if you're exercising regularly, trying to improve muscle mass or lose weight, research suggests its better to spread your intake through the day. In a recent US study researchers took a group of healthy adults and compared the effects of eating protein mostly at dinner, or spaced … Continue reading Spread your protein intake through the day
We all know that a lack of sleep can make us snappy - but what if it's also playing havoc with our waistlines? Studies show a lack of sleep increases the risk of being overweight or obese. Reducing sleep time also promotes weight gain... but why? 1. You eat more when you're tired Feeling ravenous after a bad night’s sleep isn’t your imagination. … Continue reading Sleep more, weigh less
I feel a bit guilty calling this a recipe, because it's nothing more than a handful of ingredients stirred together and left overnight. Still, it's one of my favourite post-cycle breakfasts, and as taste goes, it's delicious. It also packs a punch with a good 30 grams of protein - great for muscle repair and knocking hunger on the head. Studies show … Continue reading Overnight Protein Oats
If your breakfast of choice is cereal, here's why you might want to upgrade to eggs... To breakfast, or not to breakfast? There's always a lot of debate about breakfast. Some studies have shown a link between skipping breakfast and an increased risk of being overweight; other studies have found no effect of eating breakfast on weight loss. Despite what you may have … Continue reading Why swapping cereal for eggs might stop you snacking
If you’re still avoiding nuts because of their fat content it’s time to get over it. Numerous studies have demonstrated the health benefits of nuts from reducing overall mortality to improving blood glucose control and reducing the risk of diabetes. Put simply, eating nuts can help you live longer. Interestingly studies also show nut eaters tend … Continue reading Eat some almonds
Last week I attended a symposium on popular diets including intermittent fasting and high protein-low carb.I thought I'd summarise the evidence because anyone trying to lose weight (or help others lose weight) can benefit from the information.Although the diets have been criticised, the truth is that there is some credible research behind them. Neverthless this … Continue reading What’s the word on intermittent fasting?
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