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Proteins are made from building blocks called amino acids, often referred to as the building blocks of life, as protein is found in every cell of the human body. There are twenty amino acids in total, 9 essential and 11 non essential.  Most protein molecules are made from over 100 amino acids. The number and […]

  A balanced diet requires adequate water intake and the adequate intake of foods from five different nutrient groups. Three of those nutrient groups come under the heading of macronutrients.   Macronutrients Macronutrients are needed in large quantities, and required for structure, function and fuel. The three macronutrients are: Carbohydrate Carbohydrate is found in bread, […]

Nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. At the very least food keeps us alive but if we want to function optimally then we need to take our nutrition seriously and consume a diet that enables our cells to function at their best. This involves eating a balanced […]

When we are trying to lose weight what we are really trying to do is lose fat. There are a number of different ways we can influence fat loss, some are considered healthy forms of fat loss and some aren’t. Our top five nutrition tips that will aid healthy fat loss 1.Eat breakfast You have heard it a […]

Whether you like social media or not it can help you lose weight.  Weight loss is actually very easy to do on paper, you just need to burn off more energy then you are taking in. Move more and eat less but in practice this can be a real challenge. Especially if you are attempting to lose weight on […]

  Continuing to eat when you are already full is pretty much guaranteeing fat storage. If your body has received sufficient nutrients to fulfil its needs then any additional energy that continues to enter your body will be deposited into your fat cells. This was a great little survival system for back in the day when food was scarce. On […]

I don’t know about you but I am not a big fan of the bootcamp style approach to dieting. I have tried it myself many times over the years and, although some of those attempts have successfully got me into the best shape of my life, within a month I was always back to where I started. Sometimes I […]

The last article looked at where we can get great carbohydrate sources from. This final article on macronutrients will discuss the importance of fat. Myth busting: Eating a low-fat diet is the key to weight loss. Ok so first of all a “fat-free” label doesn’t mean you can eat all you want without increasing your […]

Last article we looked at proteins but lets not forget the importance of carbohydrate too. Carbohydrate is an important macronutrient because it is a useful source of energy. By including carbohydrate in your diet you will spare your protein from being used to provide energy instead, allowing it to focus on it’s main role of growth […]

Every cell in the human body contains protein as part of its structure. Without protein the structures would break down and the cells wouldn’t function. Therefore, if you want your body to run like a Rolls Royce, eat an adequate amount of protein. If you don’t consume an adequate amount of protein, it’s more likely […]