For every cell in your body, there are 9 bacteria in your gut (3). This community of bacteria is what we call our gut microbiome which plays a very important role in our health and in our response to certain foods. Research is difficult because no 2 gut microbiomes are the same: every human has […]
In part 1, we discussed what calories and macronutrients are and what split could be right for different people and goals. If you missed that, you can catch up here. Now, we’re looking further into specific circumstances and how that can affect the intake needed as well as how you can determine what caloire requirements […]
Picture this: you’re on the sofa: comfy, warm, not particularly interested in moving. Working out is the last thing on your mind. However, today you had planned to hit the gym and get some movement in. The classic conversation with yourself about whether to go or not kicks off and ultimately you force yourself to […]
Do you find yourself almost nodding off at your desk midafternoon or during meetings? Are these slumps turning into an all-day slump? If this is an all too common occurrence, there are things you can do to help sustain your energy levels throughout the day! It’s vital to make sure your energy levels are maintained […]
Carb cycling is a term you often hear a lot about, especially when you start going to the gym or following fitness folk on Instagram. A quick online search unearths a whole host of questions – What exactly is it? What is the purpose of it? Is it for me? Is it worth it? Firstly, […]
A question we are frequently asked here at FFF is how many meals should you eat in a day? This is largely due to the fact that there’s a vast range of information out there, most of which is fairly contradictory. The most common view is that our daily food intake should be split into […]
Lead us not into temptation, just tell us where it is. We’ll find it – Sam Levenson, comedian Cravings, what causes them? Cravings, we (almost) all have them. Research indicates 100% of women and almost 70% of men experience cravings at some point (2), though I am not sure I believe the remaining 30% of […]
Protein is a vital component of our diet. As a result, it should be given careful consideration when it comes to planning your overall dietary intake and the meals you have each day. Why is it said to be an important component of a healthy, balanced meal? There’s a lot of information out there and […]
We’ve spoken at length about the many benefits of meal prep – whether that’s getting out your Tupperware on a Sunday night, or leaving us to do it for you (I know which one, I prefer)! However, something we are asked by those who try to tackle it themselves from time to time is inspo […]
We often hear the phrases ‘follow a healthy balanced diet’, ‘eat a balanced diet’, ‘go for balanced meals’, but what does all of this really mean and is it applicable to all? With so much diet advice out there and, in particular, what could be considered poor diet advice, it’s really confusing to know what […]