The benefits of consuming carbohydrates throughout endurance exercise to maximise performance is well documented. Athletic performance is enhanced through the maintenance of blood sugars which in turn provides a constant source of fuel to the working muscles. The muscle’s ability to use carbohydrate from a single carbohydrate source such as glucose is approximately 1.1g per [...]

The soothing and calming benefits of peppermint oil for IBS sufferers is well documented. Peppermint oil can reduce the stomach pain, bloating and gas that is common in IBS.  It has been thought that the menthol in the peppermint oil could be one of the key contributors to these calming effects.  New research coming from [...]

It is of no surprise that childhood eating habits have an impact on their brain development.   Recent studies have shown that eating breakfast has an immediate and positive effect on cognitive function in children. A recent Japanese study (PLoS One. 2010) delved a little deeper to see if certain types of breakfasts had different [...]

Despite repeated messages about fatty foods and the risks associated with obesity, Australians continue to eat fast foods. In a 2007 survey of over 500 South Australians’ takeaway food habits, it was found that Australians eat fast food, on average, 3.4 times per month. The most common reason given for buying fast-food was convenience, with [...]

As we age, our body shape changes. We slowly lose muscle and we slowly gain fat. It is a part of life, but once we turn 40, male or female, our muscle mass declines by 1% per year. As a result, our strength decreases by around 3% per year. Studies have shown that older people [...]