I think by this stage almost everyone knows that they ‘need’ protein, but in my lectures and workshops I still get questions like, “but won’t protein make me bulky?”, or, “won’t eating too much protein give me big muscles?”. And while most of us know that we do need to be eating ‘enough’ protein, less […]
Category: Nutrition & Diet
Posts about general nutrition and diet
The Demand for Additional Nutrients Due to Stress
Most of us know by now that we need to do a little extra to cover the nutritional gaps caused by missed meals, fast food, soil depletion and modern harvesting methods. But did you know that STRESS can deplete the body of nutrients as much as, if not more than, any of the aforementioned issues? […]
Gluten – Is it really that bad?
Gluten seems to be what everyone is talking about these days. You can’t go far without someone talking about how they are now gluten free and how much better they feel. So what is it and why do some people do better without it in their diets? […]
Coconuts – Fad or Here For Good?
Most health fads come and go but health and fitness expert Blake Worrall-Thompson thinks this one just might be in it for the long-haul, and for all the right reasons. If you haven’t jumped on the coconut water bandwagon yet you may want to do so. […]
Acid-Alkaline Balance and Diet
Your body needs to remain ever so slightly alkaline (the opposite to acidic) to survive. One of the simplest ways to stay in perfect pH balance is through diet and alkaline-forming foods. Naturopath Cliff Harvey explains the importance of acid/alkaline balance in your diet. […]
11 Reasons Why You May Need to Supplement
The jury may be out on whether or not dietary supplementation is necessary but naturopath and sports nutritionist, Kira Sutherland, shares some very compelling arguments for why nutrition through diet alone may not be sufficient in the modern world we live in. […]
Lifting the Lid on Protein Myths
Cliff Harvey (naturopath, author and NuZest formulator) addresses 4 common myths about protein and why they are just that – myths. […]
Brain-Boosting Good Green Stuff
Juggling the endless tasks we need to get through each day can often mean that our memory for remembering details is not always great. Nutritionist Jamie Rose Chambers explains how our Good Green Stuff assists brain function. […]
80/20 Nutrition
The age old 80-20 rule could well provide at least some basis for good eating […]
Are You Starving On A Full Stomach
You might be surprised to hear that many of us are starving. Not from a lack of calories but from a diet low in essential vitamins and minerals. […]