Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine tubs, cooking oils and even yogurts and eggs that have “Omega 3 or 6” either in their brand name or added in big letters to the packaging.

Nutrition as a Vegan Runner – Maybe you want to train for a marathon. Perhaps you want to get more out of every mile. Either way, you’ve decided to improve your diet by giving veganism a try. Good for you! The lifestyle offers numerous benefits to your health and the planet.

This article continues on from Article 1 – Energy Sources Fats Fats are also considered to be an essential component of your diet and make up the most concentrated source of energy. Fats provide more than twice the calories per gram when compared with carbohydrates or proteins. Fat is used as a primary source of… [Continue Reading]

Whereas sportspersons continually look to improve performance through consistent training, one of the most important aspects of training should be recovery. The idea behind recovery is to allow your body to absorb the workload from the various training sessions. This is where the correct eating habits can assist you in speeding up your recovery. Just… [Continue Reading]

There are so many products that belong on the list that it has been listed in to food categories. The Foods and ingredients on this list don’t need to be avoided entirely, just be sure to eat them sparingly, if you eat them at all. Hydrogenated Fats These are mostly man-made fats used in bakery… [Continue Reading]