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When the chance arises to assist in restoring some balance to the healthy eating debate, I’m all in! It’s difficult to know what to eat. A glance at Instagram suggests that we should all be ‘clean eating.’ It has no precise definition – it basically translates to “eating natural, unprocessed food” – but it often

We lose fluid every day through sweating, breathing, and urinating. Exercisers should be aware of their perspiration because they begin to dehydrate as soon as they begin to exercise. Around 75% of the energy you expend during exercise is converted to heat, which is then wasted. To keep your core body temperature within acceptable limits

Many sports supplements make bold claims about boosting performance but only a few are backed up by credible research. In the first article of a new 5-part series on supplements, I look at the evidence for whey protein. What is it? When it comes to building muscle, whey protein is by far the most researched

Experts used to believe that cramps were caused by dehydration or electrolyte depletion. But no studies have actually linked the idea that dehydration or electrolyte depletion is the reason one athlete cramps and another doesn’t. Strong experimental evidence for either theory is lacking. A 2011 study from University of Cape Town researchers looked at 209

The idea that organic foods are healthier is certainly compelling. However, there is little evidence to support this, with some studies finding higher levels of certain nutrients in certain produce, and others finding no difference. A review of 237 studies found that while organic produce contained fewer pesticide residues than conventional, on balance, there are no clear nutritional advantages

There is a striking resemblance between the amount of water on this earth and the amount of water in the human body. With around 60-65% of the human body being water and 75-85% of the brain being made up of water. In this article we are going to look at some of the functions of