Nutrition for health ageing

Sophie Butcher

Choosing the best olive oil for your family's health

I went to the supermarket yesterday to buy some olive oil and I was struck by all the options: extra virgin, extra light, extra mild,...

Sophie Butcher

Mood Food Connection

Latest scientific research from the Food and Mood centre, a collaborative research centre led by Deakin University in Australia, has...

Sophie Butcher

Brain food

Your brain is made up of about 60% fat and runs on glucose (mainly from carbohydrates) for fuel. Just like the rest of your body, it...

Sophie Butcher

Eat your greens: magnesium and exercise

Magnesium is involved in many processes that affect muscle function including oxygen uptake, energy production and electrolyte balance....

Sophie Butcher

Hydration in exercise

When exercising don't forget to drink plenty of water before, during and after your workout. Many of us forget about the importance of...

Sophie Butcher

Stabilise & Repair: The importance of good sources of protein in exercise & weight loss

Protein is an essential building block for every cell in your body and it's importance in exercise and weight loss is paramount. The key...