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Huge new study finds surprising link between dried fruit and longer life
RESEARCHERS FROM THE University of Science and Technology in Anhui, China, have found that adding dried fruit to your breakfast can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by 18% and cancer by 11%. The study, published in Nutrition Journal, examined the...
Chicken and broccoli muscle meals have a problem
Does the bodybuilder’s classic represent a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition that’s both boring and culturally restrictive?
How many protein shakes do you need a day? A dietitian has answers.
You might be ‘whey’ overdoing it
6 healthier alternatives to ultra-processed foods: expert-approved swaps for easy health wins
YOU'VE BEEN HITTING the gym hard, diallng up your lifting routine and nailing your cardio sessions. So, why aren’t you seeing the results you crave? Even if you follow a healthy diet and steer clear of sugary treats, if your mealtimes are propped up by ultra-processed...
The surprising science of creatine’s ‘loading phase’
IF YOU RECENTLY started taking creatine, you may have noticed instructions to take three to 4 times the serving size amount during the first week of supplementation listed on the bottle. This strange phenomenon is called the creating loading phase—and it's been...
Should you be drinking protein water instead of a shake?
PROTEIN, YOU MIGHT have heard, is the king of macronutrients, every man’s favourite supplement and your surest path to putting on muscle. In recent years food manufacturers have been engaged in something of an arms race (get it?) to infuse protein into everything from...
How Oscar Piastri eats and recovers to perform at his peak
THERE AREN’T MANY activities more strenuous than sitting behind the wheel of a high-powered Formula 1 car for a few hours. On the track, the cars can reach a peak speed of around 375km/h. When braking and turning through high-speed corners, drivers experience a force...
Can maca powder boost your energy and sex drive? Here’s what you should know
Let's look at the science behind the hype
Intermittent fasting no better than standard diets for longevity: study
Can intermittent fasting diets offer benefits beyond standard calorie restricted diets? New research analyses 30 different trials to weigh up the facts
The 14 best foods for hair growth, according to dietitians
Fighting for luscious locks? Don't overlook your diet
6 ways your diet is destroying your sex life
Plus, exactly what you can do to get your performance up to par
18 high carb foods to take your training to the next level
18 of the best high carb foods to gain muscle mass and improve performance in the gym and out
How much protein does an egg really have?
Ever wondered how much protein the humble egg is packing? Plus, what's the difference between whole eggs, whites and yolks?
Are protein shakes good for weight loss?
Can fuelling up on a post-workout protein shake affect your weight? We asked dietitians to weigh in on whey
Hugh Jackman shared a glimpse of his ‘Deadpool 3’ diet
Jackman's lean meals leave a lot to be desired in terms of taste, but he claims it racks up to 6,000 calories a day
Stop cooking boring salmon. Use this chef-approved recipe instead
Sure, it's a high-protein superfood, but salmon can be a little, well, plain. Here's how to turn it into a flavourful feast
6 supplements to help hack your hydration
Struggling to keep up with the recommended water intake? You're in luck, there are easier ways to stay hydrated
This temporary fasting plan is taking over Tiktok. Dietitians say hold up
A fasting-mimicking diet may have benefits – and risks
Is it better to have a protein shake before or after you workout?
With so much conflicting advice, it can be difficult to know whether we should be chugging a shake before or after our workout. Allow us to break down which is best