How drinking coffee can help boost alertness & performance
Most of us love a coffee, as evidenced by a $100 billion global industry. The smell of a fresh brew is almost magical and it’s hard to keep track of the multiple new varieties of coffee drinks that are constantly hitting the market. There is a growing trend towards...
What is hinger? Physical, Emotional & Psychological
Do you find yourself reaching for a tub of ice-cream or a snack when you have had a bad day? Hunger is a bit more complex than just having your belly growl at you, although that plays a part as well! Physical hunger presents itself as physical feelings of emptiness...
What is EPOC & how can it help identify the best exercise for burning calories?
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)We all know that our bodies warm up as we exercise, and when we stop exercising our bodies can remain warm for some time before we return to our resting body temperature. During this cool down period your body’s metabolism...
Should you eat five portions of vegetables & fruit every day?
The ‘five-a-day’ campaign was created in the USA in the late 80s and by 2003 had been officially adopted by the UK government. The World Health Organization (WHO) state that 1.7 million deaths worldwide are attributed too low fruit and vegetable consumption. WHO...