Thinking Nutrition

Beyond soreness: the keys to smarter recovery nutrition

If you've ever necked a protein shake the second you walk out of the gym to start building new muscle, taken on extra carbohydrate to help refuel muscles, or reached

Tea, L‑theanine and a calmer mind

After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. We turn to it for comfort, for a break in the day, and increasingly, for its claimed mood‑calming powers. Scroll

How berries help build a better brain

One of the best guides to food variety is colour. And for colour, there’s a group of natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins that are getting a lot of attention for t

Pickle juice for muscle cramps: effective remedy or sports myth?

If you’ve ever been stopped dead in your tracks during exercise by a muscle cramp, you know you’ll try almost anything to make it stop. There have been countless theories

Mushroom power: can fungi give athletes an edge?

Athletes are always on the lookout for a new sports supplement that could give them an edge. And there certainly are some sports supplements that deliver on their promise

Beet that: why athletes are turning to beetroot juice

If hearing that athletes are downing shots of beetroot juice to improve their performance makes you exclaim: “What sorcery is this?”, you’re not alone. But this isn’t jus

Spice science: exploring cinnamon’s role in blood sugar control

Cinnamon is a spice that has been used around the world for thousands of years. In addition to its use as a culinary ingredient, cinnamon contains bioactive compounds tha

Powering cellular energy and healthy ageing: behind the hype of NAD, NMN and NR supplements

Have you heard any of the buzz about NAD supplements? NAD is a molecule found in nearly every cell and sits at the heart of energy production and DNA repair. Our levels o

Beyond exercise: creatine’s growing role in brain, bone and women’s health

Creatine is one of the most well-researched and effective sports nutrition supplements for improving exercise performance. But that isn’t what I’m going to talk about in

Plant-based protein: can it match animal protein for athletic performance?

Adopting a plant-based diet is a trend that continues to grow in popularity. However, for people focused on muscle growth and strength due to their athletic pursuits, the

From gut to glucose: the potential of probiotics in diabetes care

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterised by high blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production. It's a growing global

From FODMAPs to fibre: navigating dietary treatments for IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal issue marked by abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. This chronic condition can lead to anxie

Strength in ageing: the role of protein and resistance training

We’re all getting older and living longer lives than ever before. But as we age, we are faced with a higher risk of nutritional frailty. This is marked by unintentional w

Maximising muscle gains with creatine: how well does it work?

Creatine is one of the most well-researched and effective sports nutrition supplements for improving exercise performance. So it is no surprise that interest in using cre

Is hydrogen water healthy or a hoax?

Heard about hydrogen water? It is regular water that has extra hydrogen infused in it and it’s one of the latest health trends with proponents claiming it will fight off

Maximising muscle: the role of protein type and timing

No one nutrient gets greater focus in the sports and performance world than protein – and for good reason. Protein builds and powers our muscles and with that comes stren

Can probiotics help fight age-related muscle loss?

Some aspects of ageing may be inevitable, but when it happens together with an accelerated loss of weight, muscle mass and strength it makes an older person much more sus

Arthritis relief: can collagen supplements help?

Interest in collagen supplements continues to grow – and for good reason. That’s because despite rubbish claims that are way off the mark that there is ‘no evidence they

Are probiotics effective in IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints. With no single identified trigger or treatment, IBS can be a minefield for a person to try

Maternal probiotics and their effect on infant health

The establishment and development of the microbiome in the early stages of life can play a pivotal role in affecting our health throughout life. The formation of our micr