Perfect meal after a big training session, high in protein and the right amount of carbs to replenish Glycogen Stores. Glycogen is found in the liver and muscles. The muscles convert glycogen into usable energy and your body utilizes your glycogen … Continue reading
Further to Wendy Laroche’s guest appearance regarding the use of coconut to say goodbye to those sugar cravings, I was quite surprised about the burning point of Olive oil and how it oxidises at high temperatures, creating free radicals. I … Continue reading
The main aim of this post is to communicate that a healthy diet is a balanced diet made up of foods that are considered acidic and alkaline. The proportions is important and the best way to make decisions is to … Continue reading
I pack a portion of pineapple in our lunches daily, predominantly because the best medicine is prevention so I try to fill our diets with foods that assist the immune system to prevent colds & Flus. Protein is an essential of Brad’s diet … Continue reading
It’s so easy to reap these benefits try adding a bit of paprika as a garnish to your foods I add it to Bradley and Is eggs every morning along with turmeric, chilli powder, garlic powder & ground coriander. Spices … Continue reading
Sally Symonds is one of the few people in the world who has lost over 50% of their original body weight and kept it off for over a decade! She gives Thefoodlife.org the top 5 steps to reaching your goals … Continue reading
Following on from the article on the speed & conditioning programming our 7s athletes undertake, this article will cover the gym based strength & power programming the athletes complete. This component of training is hugely important for our athletes- being … Continue reading
Having been a health and fitness expert for over 13 years, it is critical to attain and share the real facts on foods that can enhance your health. One tropical trooper that can assist you tremendously is coconut oil. … Continue reading
A healthy nutrient enriched diet is an important aspect in skin health in conjunction with a good skincare routine that includes prevention with daily application of UV protection. Whilst a balanced diet will achieve overall health these foods will help … Continue reading
We all know salmon is good for is because it’s high in omega 3’s and protein, but what is the easiest way to cook it and retain it’s natural fat flavour? Try Sinead Smyth’s Perfect Salmon Fillet Recipe Serves 1 … Continue reading
Zoe Bingley-Pullin Nutritionist/Chef and IsoWhey® Ambassador Everyone knows that 3.30itis feeling and when you’re reaching for that sweet treat you really should be reaching for one that contains protein. Great for weight loss or weight management, protein has the advantage … Continue reading
This week we have Mike Cambell explain to us The Real Superfoods Our friend Mike has helped thousands of men achieve their goals in fitness, health and life in general. He is about to release his book “Eat like a man, … Continue reading
How a 7′s athlete trains on the field to improve their speed and running condition. Written by our guest expert the Australian Women’s Sevens Rugby Strength & Conditioning Coach Craig Twentyman Sevens rugby is a fast paced game of 2 x … Continue reading
A fibre-rich diet can help improve immunity, fight inflammation, combat obesity, prevent diabetes, lower heart disease, guard against colorectal cancer and boost digestive health so it’s important to make sure you eat enough fibre every day – between 25-30 grams. … Continue reading
By Shane Landon, Accredited Practising Dietitian Fibre is something most people take for granted and know little about. Indeed, a recent Newspoll survey commissioned by Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing showed that while almost all Australians correctly associate fibre with ‘keeping … Continue reading
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Football, boxing gloves and pads, resistances bands, tennis rackets, 18kg kettle bell, basketball, nerf, skateboard and skipping rope.
Big carb loaded dinner the night before Brad’s pre season football game for APIA Leichaardt in NSW premier league. In this meal I try to achieve a ratio of 70% carbs so I added some shredded sweet potato in the … Continue reading
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Perfect dinner or main meal when carb loading the day before a football game. When I’m prepping Brad’s meals I always ensure that wheat is not consumed on game day as it’s known to because they can have the tendency … Continue reading
I’m one of those people who enjoy the confines and privacy of my living room when doing yoga so i have recently started doing the Jillian Michaels Yoga meltdown DVD twice a week on top of my gym and sport … Continue reading
As previously mentioned, protein is a very important nutrient for Bradley and I for very different reasons. Every morning we have a smoothie that contains bananas, berries, greek yogurt, dates, almond milk, chia seeds and added protein powder. Recently we … Continue reading