You may have seen medicinal mushrooms crop up more and more in advertisements and hearsay. Medicinal mushrooms have been gaining in popularity with the introduction of “functional foods” – foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition- promoted in health stores and on social media. But what are they and why are they good for us? Medicinal Mushrooms are found all over the world, especially on wood, straw and other material. They are called “medicinal” because they are

Some bloating, gas or belching is natural and common. However, when it becomes so much that it starts interfering with your daily activities or your feelings of well-being, it’s an issue that should be addressed. In rare cases it can be caused by an underlying medical condition, however most of the time bloating can be reduced by following some easy tips. Skip fizzy drinks and chewing gum. Why? Because these are the main causes of swallowing air. There are 2 sources of gas in

Pre and post workout meals, shakes and bars are increasingly available. Sales of functional nutrition bars alone have increased by almost 400% since 2010. While overall calorie intake and macronutrient split have the biggest impact on body shape and performance, what we eat before training (pre-workout nutrition) and what we eat after (post-workout nutrition) can have an impact on our training session and our overall progress. So what should we eat before and after a training

Veganuary is a charity inspiring people to try a vegan diet for January and throughout the rest of the year. In 2018 a record-breaking 168,542 people took the pledge to be vegan. That is an astounding 183% increase from 60,000 who signed up in 2017, and the trend is on the rise. Following a vegan diet for a month can certainly be beneficial from a nutrition point of view. Like any diet, it can be approached in a healthy or a non-healthy way. Including more crisps, doughnuts a

Christmas is in many ways a special time of the year, and even more so from a nutrition perspective. It certainly gets us out of our routine, whether it’s the numerous boozy Christmas parties, the plentiful Christmas dinners, or the likelihood of eating more chocolate, cakes and sweets than in all the other months combined. To many of us, it certainly is a magical time of the year. Nonetheless, many of us come out of this season with a sluggish, uncomfortable and guilty feeli

Breakfast seems to be the most controversial of all meals. Some of us love it, some don’t bother with it, most of us don’t have much time for it, and many are not sure what to have for it. If you do enjoy breakfast, you may wonder about the optimal composition of breakfast. Should you include carbohydrates or leave them out? Will that make a difference on your cognitive performance during the day? Will a little snack be sufficient? Is it ok to include carbs? Like most things