New year and the diet craze
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New year and the diet craze

Fact-checked - 8 min read It's January, so the diet-culture and the anti-diet movement are ferociously competing for attention, which prompts thousands of people across Gibraltar to begin a new ‘healthier’ diet. After indulging on food and drink over the festive season (and mostly throughout the year), many people seek help to get ‘back on track’ and consider many types of extreme dietary strategies such as 'veganuary', carnivore, liquid meal replacements that often involves cutting out entire food groups and contain artificial sweeteners, heavily restricting…......
January 1, 2023Posted inDiets, NutritionTags: , , ,
The importance of hydration
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The importance of hydration

5 min read - fact checked ✔ Why hydrate?Water is essential for life, the major component of body fluids and plays a critical role in many other biological processes, including helping to regulate body temperature through sweating. Fluid balance in the body is carefully controlled by varying the concentration of fluids in the blood and urine, resulting in the release of a variety of hormones which trigger either satiation or thirst. Body loses of water occur in urine and faeces as well as smaller amounts…......
July 30, 2022Posted inNutritionTags: , , ,
Folic acid fortification
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Folic acid fortification, friend or foe?

3 minute read - fact checked ✓ I wanted to share my thoughts regarding the UK Government’s recent announcement to fortify flour with folic acid (1), also known as vitamin B9, discussing arguments for and against the measure. But first, I would like to lay down a disclaimer, by saying that the contents you will read below, although fact-checked and accurate, is not intended as medical or nutritional advice, and so therefore you should still follow the recommended advice of the UK Government or your…......
September 24, 2021Posted inNutritionTags: , , , 2 Comments
Lockdown exercise routine
Posted inCoronavirus COVID19 Exercise Fitness Lockdown Stay home

Lockdown workout

Fact checked - 5 minute read Firstly, it is important to follow public health and government advice to control the spread of coronavirus by staying at home, washing your hands regularly for 20 seconds, keep a minimum 2 metres distance if you have to go out for essentials (wearing a mask) and report any COVID-related symptoms by calling 111. I have provided a basic but concise whole-body, no-weights lockdown exercise plan at the end of this post, to help keep you covid-fit. But first please…......
January 5, 2021Posted inCoronavirus, COVID19, Exercise, Fitness, Lockdown, Stay homeTags: , , , , ,