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The Importance of Gut Health
Gut health plays a crucial role in overall wellbeing. It influences our digestion, immunity, disease risk and mental health. The gut microbiota is the community of living microorganisms in the digestive tract. These microorganisms help break down food, produce beneficial compounds, support the immune system and protect against harmful bacteria. It's strongly shaped by diet and lifestyle. Changes in the gut microbiota are associated with various chronic conditions, such as obe
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Mar 23 min read
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Bone Health Across the Lifespan: Calcium & Vitamin D for All Ages
Strong bones are essential for movement, protection, and overall health at every stage of life. Calcium and vitamin D play a central role in building, maintaining, and protecting bone mass, but requirements and priorities change as we age. Children Building the Foundation During childhood, bones grow rapidly, making adequate calcium and vitamin D intake essential for building peak bone mass. Achieving strong bones early in life helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later y
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Feb 22 min read
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Hydration: A Vital Element in Endurance Athletes' Success
The importance of staying adequately hydrated cannot be overstated, as it directly influences an athlete's performance, recovery and...
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Apr 8, 20242 min read
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The Crucial Role of Proper Fueling for Endurance Athletes
Endurance athletes, whether they're marathon runners, cyclists or triathletes, push their bodies to the limits in pursuit of peak...
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Mar 7, 20242 min read
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Healthy Eating Guidelines Vs Sports Nutrition
Healthy eating guidelines and sports nutrition have overlapping principles, but they differ in their specific focuses and applications....
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Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Rethinking the 'New Year, New You' Hype
We are the third week into the New Year approaches, there is always a buzz about of resolutions and the promise of a "new you." However,...
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Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Ditching the Calorie Burn Obsession whilst Exercising
Exercising solely to burn calories may not be the most sustainable or fulfilling approach to fitness. While burning calories is a natural...
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Dec 12, 20231 min read
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Shifting Mindsets: Instead of Restriction, think of Addition
In a culture often fixated on what to cut out from our diets, it's time to explore the transformative power of addition. Shifting the...
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Nov 30, 20231 min read
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Cold & Flu Season: Winter Nutrition
Maintaining a healthy diet during the winter months is essential for staying well-nourished and supporting your immune system. Here are...
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Nov 23, 20232 min read
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Beyond Fuel: Unveiling the True Purpose & Pleasure of Food
I agree that food is fuel, absolutely!, but I also want to emphasis that food is indeed more than just fuel only. It's a complex and...
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Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Protein Powders
In the last number of years, protein powders have become a very popular supplement for many people. Although protein powders are commonly...

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Nov 25, 20222 min read
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