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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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Dr Stacy Sims: The supplements all women need

Dr Stacy Sims, PhD Dr Stacy Sims, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and authored female-focused performance optimisation books, Roar, and Next Level, which challenge the existing dogma around exercise, nutrition, and health for women.…

May 20, 20240Comments

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Dr Stacy Sims: Why women should never exercise on an empty stomach

Dr Stacy Sims, PhD Dr Stacy Sims, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and authored female-focused performance optimisation books, Roar, and Next Level, which challenge the existing dogma around exercise, nutrition, and health for women.…

May 18, 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

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Can you really trust celebrity scientists like Huberman and Glucose Goddess?

Nick Mitchell Nick Mitchell is the founder and CEO of Ultimate Performance, a global personal training gym business with more than 20 facilities in four continents, including London, LA, Washington DC, Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong. Follow him on X and Instagram. Visit ultimateperformance.com. Dr Alan…

May 15, 20240Comments

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What is Feroglobin Liquid and should you take it?

Check out our expert guide to iron supplement Feroglobin, including what it is, where to get it and why you might need it, here! What is Feroglobin Liquid? Feroglobin Liquid is an iron supplement designed to support healthy blood formation and energy levels. It contains iron in a liquid form, which is easier to absorb…

May 14, 20240Comments

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What is beef protein isolate?

Check out our expert guide to Beef Protein powder, including what it is, how much it costs, where to buy it and how effective it is, here! What is beef protein isolate? It's a highly-refined form of protein powder extracted from beef. Unlike traditional beef protein, which may include fats and other components, beef protein…

May 13, 20240Comments

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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

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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

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