HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO WE NEED? The debate still continues on how much protein we need daily, but there appears to be a general agreement that active individuals need a higher intake than sedentary people. THE AVERAGE INTAKE For a healthy person of a healthy weight who...
WHAT IS PROTEIN? Protein is incredibly important, and without it our body composition and health greatly suffer as a result. Proteins are an essential nutrient and can be broken down into 20 building blocks known as amino acids. Out of these 20 amino...
One of the top questions I’m asked about water is “which type of water should I be drinking?” The first thing to say is that, when I say water intake, I really do mean pure water. The best source of water, is water. Not energy drinks, not coffee, not...
Habit Challenge: Drink fresh water with every meal. For the next two weeks, I challenge you to drink fresh water with every meal. Water is the most important nutrient in your diet. Nothing else comes close. Got your attention? It’s therefore a truly vital...