A NEW GLOBAL report shows that nearly half of the average Australian diet is made up of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), placing us among the world’s highest consumers. While UPFs aren’t inherently evil, research increasingly links high consumption to poorer health...
YOU'VE BEEN TOLD protein is the hero of your gym-goals, but you could actually be eating too much of a good thing. When you hear that more protein is better, it’s easy to go overboard. It’s time to unpack what nutritionists really say about your protein ceiling, how...
Will regularly skipping breakfast make it harder to concentrate? According to a recent Psychological Bulletin review, the answer is no. Scientists have found enough evidence to firmly say that short-term fasting does not cause a dip in mental clarity.“The idea...
HAS ANYONE EVER told you that when it comes to muscle growth, protein content is all that matters? Everyone talks about hitting their protein goals and nailing their macros, but according to new research, there's more to it than eating as much protein as possible. A...
IN A SMALL Missouri pharmacy, Drew Dible carefully measures out a five-gram dose of a fine white powder. The almost crystalline substance isn’t for a customer, but for him. And it’s not a prescription medication, but a supplement: creatine monohydrate. Dible is a...
A new global report has revealed that almost half of what Australians eat now comes from ultra-processed foods. Here are ten foods that might seem harmless, but sit squarely in the UPF category
The mighty macro helps repair muscle and build strength. But can you have too much protein? Here's the offical verdict from nutritionists
How much does fasting mess with your ability to think clearly?
A new study has revealed that lean pork boosts muscle-protein synthesis more than high-fat pork, despite having the same protein content
Some supplement companies say yes. Here's the science
Caught between social media pressure and locker-room chat, teenage boys are turning to creatine in record numbers. Here’s how to talk to your child — and what science says about safety
It seems like everyone, everywhere, is talking about creatine all the time. But for all the compound’s proven benefits, there are a few things that should give you pause before taking creatine
Performance and nutrition experts explain all
Hit your protein goals with this ultimate chicken dinner recipe from fit chef David Nayfeld
Lifters, if your protein intake is super high, your testosterone response could be suffering, according to new research
A two-in-one fix for busy mornings, protein coffee delivers caffeine and muscle fuel in the same cup
Hot tip before the Sydney Marathon: research on elite runners shows that higher-carb fuelling can boost efficiency
