When we talk about cholesterol, it’s usually in reference to blood cholesterol. It’s waxy, fatty and can be found in all of the body’s cells. The body uses cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and bile acid, which helps break down fats. Cholesterol travels in the bloodstream in low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). Too much LDL can cause … Read More
Superfoods 2018
A new year means a new list of superfoods that are hyped up for a short period of time, and for anyone looking for the healthiest foods to add to their diet, having a list of more than one superfood can get overwhelming and expensive. In previous years, foods like kale, cauliflower and Goji berries have been given this title, … Read More
Soup: The new wonder meal
With the weather cooling down(hopefully) and the Winter upon us how can we keep ourselves satiated on our way home from work or at home without too much fuss. Soup, Soup, Soup. I am a big fan of soup. Maybe because of my European blood, but also as I love the idea of having a meal in a cup or … Read More
Who is responsible for the Burpee??
Ever do a burpee? Ever tackled a circuit that requires, say, five rounds of 15 burpees? If so, you might want someone to blame for bringing this uniquely punishing movement into the world and to the attention of coaches, trainers and fitness enthusiasts. So at whom can we shake our sweaty, exhausted fists? It’s the exercise that only the very, … Read More
Physical activity Guidelines for 13-17 year olds
With our future society on a rapid de-evolution of movement, I thought I’d touch base with you to inform you of the Physical Activity Guidelines for 13-17 year olds. I would like to see more activity at schools during PDHPE classes. In fact, I’d like to see the Health and Personal Development scrapped and replaced with pure fitness, coordination and … Read More
Cut out added sugar and change your life.
In neuroscience, food is something we call a “natural reward.” In order for us to survive as a species, things like eating, having sex and nurturing others must be pleasurable to the brain so that these behaviors are reinforced and repeated. How much sugar is OK? Evolution has resulted in the meso-limbic pathway, a brain system that deciphers these natural … Read More
Skip your way to Summer Success
If there’s one form of cardio that you should start doing in your workout program to maximize your success, skipping would be it. Far too many people completely overlook this form of cardio and instead gravitate to the usual – slugging it out on the treadmill or cycling away while reading a book or magazine (which is a sure sign … Read More
Strength exercise as vital as aerobic, new research finds
Push ups and sit ups could add years to your life according to a new study of over 80,000 adults led by the University of Sydney. The largest study to compare the mortality outcomes of different types of exercise found people who did strength-based exercise had a 23 percent reduction in risk of premature death by any means, and a … Read More
What can we learn about the shoulder.
Hi, For those who are not aware, I have had shoulder impingements for the last 4-6 months due to a weakness in my rotator cuffs. I was actually only made aware of this when I was in quite a bit of discomfort and thought it was only lack of flexibility in my chest and lack of mobility in my shoulders. … Read More
Cucumbers! Not a superfood but definitely have them in your diet.
Cucumbers are a great food. Lots of water, not an overly strong taste so it can be eaten with other foods and not spoil the taste and can freshen up your cold glass of water. Researchers have long been familiar with the presence of unique polyphenols in plants called lignans, and these health-benefiting substances have been studied extensively in cruciferous … Read More