The Recommended Allowance for protein is about 70 grams per day. Most foods contain protein, and it is easy to meet your protein requirements with a typical varied diet. Read more »
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Which foods pack the biggest protein punch? You’ll be surprised Read more »
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The speed at which the body burns calories is affected by metabolism, which fluctuates depending on the type of foods eaten and kinds of activity the body sustains. Read more »
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Many people find themselves battling their weight over and over again. Some try diet after diet, only to have the weight come back, and in some cases they become heavier than ever before. Read more »
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We all know fruit and vegetables are good for you, and you’ve all probably heard of the campaign ‘5 a Day!’ encouraging us to consume five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, but it’s not always obvious as to how these five should be made up. Fruit and vegetables need to be consumed, along with a variety of other quality foods, to ensure you’re obtaining adequate amounts of all the vitamins and minerals (collectively known as ‘micronutrients’) necessary for optimal health. Different fruits and veg are higher in different micronutrients; for example, oranges are packed with vitamin C, carrots are high in vitamin A, leafy green veg contains iron, bananas provide potassium, and so on. Read more »
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