Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Older Adults
Many factors can lead to dietary deficiencies in older and ageing adults, and this can vary from person to person. However, a big contributing factor is that as we age, our lifestyle habits change along with the quality and quantity of food we consume. This, in combination with less physical activity, can result in fewer essential vitamins and minerals being absorbed. If these deficiencies are […]
3 Myths About Protein Debunked
Protein is an essential macronutrient – even the name protein derives from the Greek word ‘proteios’, which means “first place”. Ensuring we have plenty of protein in our diet is important. However, there are still many myths surrounding protein intake. Here we debunk some of the major myths surround this important macronutrient. If protein builds muscle, then eating MORE […]
Subway tuna sandwich ‘scandal’ – do you know what’s in your food?
What the fork are you putting into your mouth? Thanks to a Subway sandwich and some meal-ruining headlines, we were given a timely reminder about the importance of considering the quality and provenance of the food we eat. If you missed the original New York Times report that went viral and got tongues wagging and stomachs churning […]
The best vegetarian protein sources and where to find them
Whether you are a vegetarian or just simply looking to cut down on your meat intake, we have a wide variety of meat-free protein sources and their benefits for you – it will also keep things interesting for your taste buds too! Eggs Eggs are an amazing source of nutrition, high in protein, selenium, and omega 3s – there are 6g of protein […]
Eating Out and Staying On Track With Your Diet
When social occasions come up, trying to stick to your diet plan can be a worry – especially if you are not prepared. While sometimes it seems like the easiest option just to avoid it, spending time with friends and family and friends is important/ With a little forward planning, you will soon feel at […]
5 Benefits of Weight Training for Coeliacs
Exercise is an essential component to ensure optimal physical and mental well-being for anyone. But this becomes even more important for people who suffer from autoimmune conditions, such as Coeliac Disease (CD). Coeliac Disease is a lifelong condition that is affected by the consumption of gluten – which is typically found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine […]
How To Stick To A Diet For Lasting Body Transformation Results
One of the key components to achieving a successful body transformation is to remove as many of your limiting factors as possible. These are the obstacles that may come up which could knock you off course. If you can create a clear and easy path to the end goal, you are far less likely to have trouble getting there. For some of you reading […]
9 Tips To Beat the Bloat
We have all experienced that feeling of bloating at some point in our lives – for many people it can be a daily occurrence. While bloating can be caused by certain underlying health conditions, most instances are harmless. Even if the causes are benign, feeling bloated can still be an uncomfortable sensation – but with […]
Are All Calories Equal?
Consuming fewer calories than you burn, that is your ticket to fat loss, right? Although it is true that any calorie from food supplies a set amount of energy, that doesn’t mean we should totally disregard the nutritional quality of the food we are eating and focus solely on calories in vs calories out. Our […]
Ramadan: How our Ultimate Performance trainers approach training and nutrition
For many Muslims around the world, Ramadan can be a challenging time when it comes to maintaining good health and fitness. During the Holy Month, long hours of fasting without food or water followed by hearty Iftar meals with family and friends can make sticking to a training regime and healthy eating habits all the more difficult. […]