There is a common myth that all inflammation is bad and we should try and stop it. This myth may be due to a rise in chronic inflammatory health problems and the subsequent reliance on anti-inflammatory drugs. What is good and what is bad inflammation and how can you help yourself? Find out more here.

This blog is dedicated to giving you a few tips on sports nutrition, particularly for those wanting to build muscle. Speaking generally in order to increase muscle mass, caloric intake should come from foods that contribute to muscle growth, such as lean protein, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables. Read my tops below on what else you need.

Nutritional deficiencies are not just a third world problem. Nutritional deficiencies can occur when your body is not able to absorb or obtain from food the amount of nutrients required to keep the body in optimal health. 5 common nutrition deficiencies are highlighted.

The UK has some of the highest prevalence rates of allergic conditions in the world, with over 20% of the population affected by one or more allergic disorder. However, up to 90% of presume food allergies are not actually allergies - we also need to think about food sensitivities and food intolerance’s as well!

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is thought to affect 10-20% of people within the UK but what is it and what can we do to help ourselves?

Protein is an important part of our diet but why are we getting enough? Puriton is a fantastic wholefood protein powder which can help us to add extra nutrition, not just protein into our diets. Find out what happened on the Puriton Challenge!

What some people don’t know is that a compromised digestive system can affect our entire bodies, with symptoms that appear unrelated. This could mean chronic fatigue, skin conditions, autoimmune conditions, mood disorders, allergies or intolerances, arthritis and even autism. 

At this time of year, it is a good idea to prepare your immune system so that it stays strong and healthy throughout the winter. But what do you need to do in order to help boost your immune system?