The festive season is upon us! Christmas parties, tree decorating and frantic shopping is well underway. The countdown to the Christmas break is on and what a welcome break it will be! At this time of year, we start to see the onslaught of online content suggesting ways to ‘not fall off the wagon’ and […]
Today, we will delve into what affects life longevity, the reasons for differences in longevity between countries and gender, the concept of ‘Blue Zones’, and the impact of increased longevity on the economy. What factors impact longevity? Research has suggested that there are a number of factors which can impact longevity. These factors include genetics, […]
Calories in vs calories out, the calorie balance, calorie expenditure; calories are associated with many different terms, all shaping both fat and muscle loss and gain. How can we use calories to help us stay on track to our goals? And is “calories in vs out” (CICO) really the only thing to focus on? What […]
I’m Georgia, Senior Nutrition Manager at FFF. Here at FFF, we are driven by science. As a result, we ensure we keep up to date with emerging research so we can stay at the top of our game and deliver our top-quality product and information to you. I recently attended a webinar hosted by Food […]
We all know that all too familiar feeling of hunger that sets in after skipping a meal, perhaps if you were in a rush to leave home to get to work on time! It’s uncomfortable and can lead to some rather loud grumbles, which can be distracting mid-meeting! What exactly causes it and how does […]
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, […]