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Do you need a continuous glucose monitor?

As the fields of health, fitness, medicine and technology forge an ever-closer union, more products are being touted as everyday life-enhancing services for the general population, rather than life-saving solutions for the sick and unwell for which they were originally invented. Of these new “innovations”, the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) - originally developed for people…

May 20, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Should you be worried about blood sugar spikes?

If you follow any health and fitness accounts on social media it can feel like everyone is talking about their blood sugar levels. Thanks to the rapid emergence of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) - in part thanks to the near non-stop promotion by Dr Tim Spector of his ZOE personalised nutrition app - which give…

May 20, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Shawn Baker: Carnivore diet meal plan criticisms don’t stand up to scrutiny

Dr Shawn Baker, MD Dr Shawn Baker, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon, the best-selling author of The Carnivore Diet, world champion athlete, and the Chief Medical Office of Revero, which provides personalised care for metabolic and autoimmune conditions. He is a leading authority on nutritional therapy and raising awareness about how it affects chronic disease…

May 16, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Shawn Baker, MD: How the carnivore diet plan saved my life

Dr Shawn Baker, MD Dr Shawn Baker, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon, the best-selling author of The Carnivore Diet, world champion athlete, and the Chief Medical Office of Revero, which provides personalised care for metabolic and autoimmune conditions. He is a leading authority on nutritional therapy and raising awareness about how it affects chronic disease…

May 16, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is beef protein powder?

Protein powders have long been used by bodybuilders wanting to maximise the size of their muscles, but have been adopted more recently by a far wider mainstream audience interested in improving their overall health, wellbeing and performance by increasing their protein intake. Whilst protein powders made from dairy sources, such as whey and casein, and…

May 12, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Grenade protein bars review: is this the ultimate muscle-building snack?

Check out our complete guide to Grenade and its range of high-protein products, and don't miss our top-rated review of Grenade Oreo protein bars! Grenade's Oreo bar launched in 2022 and quickly became one of the company's most popular products. Check out our Grenade Oreo bar review for more. What are Grenade protein bars? Grenade protein…

May 12, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Ian Marber: What everyone gets wrong about nutrition

Ian Marber Ian Marber is a nutrition therapist and consultant and best-selling author. Widely acknowledged as one of the UK's leading experts, advocating for evidence-based approaches to diet and health, Ian has helped tens of thousands of clients forge a healthier relationship to food. He has written many popular books on nutrition, including “The Food…

Bulk Powders review: Pack on muscle without breaking the bank

In the competitive world of sports nutrition, Bulk Powders has carved out a significant market share as a one-stop-shop for athletes, bodybuilders, and health conscious fitness enthusiasts wanting quality supplements at affordable prices. Alongside other industry-disrupting companies in this space, such as Grenade, which found international success with his Carb Kills protein bars, Athletic Greens…

What are vitamin D gummies and do you need them?

Vitamin D gummies are the latest in a long line of next-generation dietary and sports nutrition supplements that promise to deliver a mental health or physical performance edge in a quick, tasty and ultra-convenient package. Similar products to have soared in popularity in recent years, thanks to bold marketing claims, ease of use, and constant…

What are ACV gummies?

Check out our complete guide to ACV apple cider vinegar gummies here! And don't miss our other expert guides on slimming gummies, creatine gummies, greens powder, collagen peptides and AG1. What are ACV gummies? ACV gummies are dietary supplement that aims to deliver the purported health benefits of apple cider vinegar without the strong acidic…

May 5, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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