Behind the curtains.

Your physical and mental well-being is crucial for success. Here's why nutrition and sleep should never be compromised.

Despite many people being afraid of 'getting bulky' from weight training, there are myriad health benefits associated with building muscle mass.

In a bid to train and perform better, harder and faster, clients have become increasingly interested in creatine supplements, so we wanted to answer some of the more frequent questions we get asked as dietitians. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of creatine and best-practice for creatine supplementation.

n the fast-paced world of business, it's easy to think that long hours, skipped meals, and minimal sleep will help you achieve your goals. However, research reveals that the secret to success lies in a healthy gut, optimal nutrition, and restful sleep. The gut-brain axis, a powerful connection between our digestive system and our brain, holds the key to unlocking productivity, creativity, and performance.

We've all made pre-workout nutrition mistakes at some point: either eating way too much before exercising, or eating something that just doesn't sit right. Cramps, nausea, indigestion and even running to the loo ensue -- it's not fun.

What we eat at breakfast has the ability to influence how we feel throughout the rest of the day. No exaggeration. A breakfast that includes protein, whole grains, healthy fats, and colour (i.e. plant foods) will set you up for a day of stable blood sugar levels and sustained energy, and keep you feeling satiated so that you can get on with the demands of the day ahead. On the flip side, by choosing a breakfast lacking in important nutrients, we are going to be left feeling sluggish (both physically and mentally) and, over time, we can end up inching ourselves towards weight gain and chronic diseases. So, what are some of the common breakfasts that dietitians see that do not tick the nutritional box?