Dr Dom D’Agostino: The truth about keto and intermittent fasting

Dr Dominic D’Agostino Dr Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, is Associate Professor with tenure at the University of South Florida, teaching at the Morsani College of Medicine and the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, with a specific focus on neuropharmacology, medical biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, and neuropharmacology. He is also a research scientist at the Institute for…

August 25, 20242Comments

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Dr Abbie Smith-Ryan: The big benefits of creatine for women

Dr Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD Dr Abbie Smith-Ryan is an expert in exercise physiology and sports nutrition. She serves as the associate chair for research for the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, the director of the Applied Physiology Laboratory, and co-director of the Human Performance Center at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She…

July 10, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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UFIT high-protein snacks review: building muscle never tasted so good

Imagine you’re rushing through your morning, trying to squeeze in a workout before heading to the office. You know the importance of protein in muscle recovery and overall health, but preparing a protein-rich meal seems impossible with your schedule. Enter UFIT, a company offering high-protein foods, drinks, and snacks designed to fit seamlessly into your…

June 9, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Are Pip and Nut’s range of nut butter spreads and snacks healthy?

Healthy snacks are a big business and the market for high-protein, all-natural and other types of performance or wellbeing-boosting drinks, bars and gels shows no sign of slowing down in terms of growth, innovation and product range. Alongside big brands making snacks with bold health claims, such as Grenade protein bars, Bulk Powders whey protein…

June 3, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What are protein gummies and do you need them?

If you want to build lean muscle mass, get stronger and recover faster, you need to ensure you eat enough protein. Established products such as protein powders and protein bars have been joined by new innovations, such as protein water and now, protein gummies. Capitalising on the high consumer demand for gummy dietary supplements…

June 2, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is protein water and do you need it?

If you want to build bigger, stronger and more defined muscles then you need to ensure you eat enough protein. Protein powders and bars have long been favoured options for increasing intake of this essential macronutrient, but there’s a new product making waves in this sports nutrition space: protein water. It’s become the go-to option…

June 2, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Grenade review: The best high-protein snack, bar none?

Protein bars used to be a niche product, used only be dedicated bodybuilders and endurance athletes who needed such quick access to muscle-repairing protein they were just about prepared to prioritise convenience over tasty. Nowadays protein bars are everywhere and eaten by everyone, and most actually taste pretty good. The craze for high-protein snacks, shakes…

June 1, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is Huel and are meal replacement products healthy?

In today’s hectic world prioritising your health and wellbeing is a near-constant battle of juggling time, money and effort to make the best dietary decisions to lead the fittest, healthiest and happiest life possible. All too often the first thing to slip at the first sign of a stressful day is your decision-making ability around…

June 1, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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The menopause training tips that really work

Dr Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD Dr Abbie Smith-Ryan is an expert in exercise physiology and sports nutrition. She serves as the associate chair for research for the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, the director of the Applied Physiology Laboratory, and co-director of the Human Performance Center at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She…

May 30, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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The best creatine monohydrate supplements for better health

Creatine monohydrate has long been a staple sports nutrition supplement in the fitness and bodybuilding world for its muscle-building benefits, but this potent powder, derived from amino acids, offers a host of physical and mental performance enhancements for both elite athletes to everyday enthusiasts. From increasing strength and power to improving cognitive function, the best…

May 25, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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