WEEK 6: Eat more micronutrients.
There are six classes of essential nutrients for human health, meaning we can't live without them without negative consequences. Our bodies don’t make them so, we must obtain them from our diet. They include…..
Week 5: Carbs,Sugar and Alcohol
Carbs come in 3 forms - all are important in a balanced diet…
Week 4: Fats and Intermittent Fasting
Why are trans fats bad for you, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats good for you, and saturated fats somewhere in-between?
Week 3: Protein
As we progress through our training program the importance of protein for muscle growth and repair increases. Let’s take a look at what it is and where it comes from..
Week 2: Drink more water
Not only is your body weight made up of mostly water, but there are other important factors to take into consideration for your well-being...
Week 1: What is food journaling?
A food journal can be a useful tool to help us understand your eating habits and patterns, and help you identify the foods — good and not-so-good — you eat on a regular basis. Research shows that for people interested in losing weight, or gaining it,keeping a journal can be a very effective tool to help change behaviour.
THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BODY
Alcohol affects everyone. Drinking too much can lead to harmful short-term and long-term effects. It can affect your physical and mental health, your job, your finances, your family and your community.
