Genes load the gun, but the environment pulls the trigger Indeed, you can’t change your inherited genes, but you can compensate for their influence by choosing the nutrition, training and lifestyle that matches your genetic...

Are you confused about probiotics and prebiotics? What are they, and how do they benefit our health? What foods contain them? Here is our Chief summary of the main facts. As always, backed by science. ...

Consumption of fresh lean beef has been found to increase cognitive function in children and young adults, such as learning tasks, memory, problem-solving and even motor control. The effects on learning and memory from red...

Man-made trans fats are the single food group (if you can call them that) that we'd toss in the bin... for good. Read on to find out why.

Our co-founder, Vee, offers up a simple explanation of the Paleo diet with a few Paleo recipes thrown in for inspiration!

Charles Poliquin is recognised as one of the World's most influential and respected strength and conditioning coaches. When asked for his single best dietary tip for optimal leanness, energy and sustained mental focus he said "it’s simple, try the...

In our previous blog, you learnt why you need to tweak your exercise and nutrition as you enter your 40s and 50s. But what exactly do you need to do, and how do you get the...

You can be fit and healthy no matter what age, but what comes easy when you are in your 20s requires a little different approach and more consistency when you are in your 40s and...

Sarcopenia, a muscle loss associated with aging, immobility, and lack of exercise, involves degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass, quality, and strength and increased fat-to-muscle ratio. This phenomenon is linked to falls, osteoporosis, fractures, and...