An introduction to the gut microbiome

An introduction to the gut microbiome

The study of the part of the human body called the gut microbiome is still in its infancy.  Twenty years ago not much was known about the environment deep down in the intestines.  It is now one of the hottest research topics in health and nutrition, but public...
Busting plant-based diet myths for Veganuary

Busting plant-based diet myths for Veganuary

January means Veganuary It’s Veganuary!  The annual celebration of all things plant-based eating is upon us and thousands of people across the UK will be thinking about cutting out the meat and dairy for a month.  They may be wondering what to expect; if...
Cool down and how to get it right

Cool down and how to get it right

A quick cool down to improve performance When time is tight the one part of a workout that often gets sacrificed is the cool down.  Most of us know what the cool down is and have some idea of why we do it, but the importance of resetting your body after exercise...