Food

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Why Carbohydrates Matter and Which To Choose

Over the last few years carbs have become the new villains of the fat loss world with everybody trying some version of the low carb diet in the “battle of the bulge”. A little like fat was in the 70s and 80s, carbs have become everyone’s favourite villain. Some people say that carbs are like…
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Why Protein is Important For Your Body

Everywhere you look in the fitness world these days it’s all about protein, usually high protein. But, is high protein really necessary? Where do you get protein from? Is eating all that protein actually good for you? These are questions that we get asked constantly at MPT. What is Protein Used For? Let’s take the…

Home Made High Protein Snacks On The Go

One thing I constantly hear as a trainer is that people struggle to find health snacks and meals that are convenient and easy to transport. So, here are some of my top choices for healthy snacks, including how to make them.   Protein Cup Cakes These are brilliant as they’re easy to transport and don’t…

The Cortisol Connection

Are you one of the millions of people who struggle to lose your belly blubber, despite: Constant training Constant dieting, and Constant abdominal crunches? Does your six-pack look more like a keg? Do you spend hours running, cycling or doing some form or cardio-based exercise and still struggle to reduce your belly fat? You, like…

Eating the right foods and your intolerance levels

Ever wondered why you feel fatigued halfway through the day, or you feel quite different when you’ve eaten a meal you thought tasted great? Or, maybe you stay away from certain foods but you don’t know why. Could you be gluten intolerant? The current statistics suggest that you probably are! But, wait… what is an…

Weighty Issue

  Why do people struggle to lose weight? It’s not that hard, is it? So many of the weight loss gurus say, it’s simply a matter of burning more calories than you’re eating – what a load of rubbish! It’s hard to lose weight. Some people might think that it’s easy, but it isn’t. Ask…