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Fat doesn’t make you fat!

Following from a previous blog that touched on carbohydrates, the importance of them, their diversity and what we label as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ carbs, it only seemed fitting to go over another macronutrient, fats! Now…if there were so many deceptive ‘facts’ surrounding carbohydrates, I have heard many, many regarding fats. The main one being that consuming fats, makes you fat. Lets get one thing straight, this is the same in relation to carbohydrates and many foods, you will ONLY gain weight when you OVERCONSUME foods. Overconsumption of various fats and carbohydrates exceeding that of what you need to meet your...

5 Nutrition Facts//Tips on nutrition and return to the gym

1. The skin of fruits and vegetables often contain significantly higher amounts of nutrients and fibre, then the fruit/vegetable itself!! Be sure to wash all your fruit and veg before eating the skin to be safe, and be sensible, don’t go eating banana peel! 2. Orange fruit will turn your skin a shade of orange!! That is due to them containing high amounts of Beta Carotene. These foods include: pumpkin, carrot, sweet potato etc. 3. Fruit juice isn’t all that different from sugary soft drink! Although it may be higher in antioxidants, it actually contains the same amount of sugar,...

Carbohydrates-the run down

Carbohydrates, your bodies main source of energy; fuelling your brain, heart, muscles, kidneys and central nervous system. Included in one of the three macronutrients (along with proteins and fats), dietary carbohydrates can be broken down into three categories: sugars, starches and fibre. These carbs can be broken down, transformed into glucose which is used as energy, and stored as fat for later use.   So, what is a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ carb? Why should we be consuming more ‘whole’ carbs rather than ‘refined’, what’s the difference? And, is a low carb or high carb diet ‘better’?   First of all,...

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Red vs white meat

  A debate that has been going on for a lifetime. Red or white meat? What are the health benefits of each? Why would one be better than the other? What research says about the consumption of each meat…a few things this blog will cover today!   White meat, typically known as chicken and turkey, is known to be the leaner ‘coloured’ meat in the battle between red and white meat. Chicken and turkey are made mostly of protein, with a few fats thrown in there, depending on the cut of meat. While red meat, typically known as beef, pork,...

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