For professional, elite and serious amateur athletes, heavy training schedules can mean massive amounts of calories need to be eaten each day. 4500kcal for a rugby player is normal, for a tour cyclist this could be 7000kcal, while for a 45kg gymnast they may only need 1700kcal. Whatever the calorie needs, athletes need to pack in […]
Trans fats have received much interest in recent years. While it is clear that we all need to include some fat in our diets to remain healthy, not all fats are equal. What are trans fats? Trans fats, are fats present in small amounts in a wide range of foods. Health concerns about these fats has recently […]
A nice chap on Twitter challenged my thoughts and opinions on the Paleo Diet. Am I a lover or a hater? It could be considered standard practice for a health professional to dismiss the Paleo Diet as nothing but a fad, a diet that is BAD, and just a bit mad. However, I am of […]