“All diets follow the same principle. Whether you lose or gain weight is determined by the energy balance which simply means calories eaten minus calories burned.” Fat loss – it’s a confusing topic. Foods and nutrients go through phases of being demonised and then celebrated for fat loss. “New” diets promise quick results and an […]
Save as PDFHaving a little something sweet to ‘finish off a meal’ is an all too familiar feeling for many – myself included! Is there any science behind why you crave sugar after a meal, we hear you ask. Although the exact mechanisms of why we crave certain foods are still largely unknown. There are lots of reasons […]
Save as PDFThe 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 […]
Save as PDFPersonalised nutrition is at the heart of what we do. We believe nutrition is the foundation for a life of health and wellness, as well as playing an integral role in the achievement of health, wellbeing and fitness goals. Whether that’s having more energy, clearer skin, building muscle or losing weight, nutrition is a key […]
Save as PDFProbiotics, not to be confused with prebiotics, are live bio cultures that we can consume through a variety of different forms. Sometimes through food, like with kraut or kimchi, sometimes through drink, like with kefir, and sometimes through supplementation, normally taken in the form of capsules. We’re focussing on the use of probiotics in sports […]
Save as PDFToday, 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, […]
Save as PDFCalories 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 […]
Save as PDFI’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 […]
Save as PDFWe 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 […]
Save as PDFFor 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 […]
Save as PDF