by good4u | Oct 3, 2017 | Food & Nutrition |
Firstly, what is cholesterol? We hear so much about it but do we actually know what it is? Cholesterol is a type of fat which is made by the liver. It is needed in our bodies to make important hormones but if excess amounts build up they can form a plague and...
by good4u | Sep 28, 2017 | Food & Nutrition |
It’s in the cupboard, behind the dried basil and beside the paprika, barely ever touched but now it’s popping up everywhere in the world of foodies and health gurus. But why? Why are we suddenly surrounded by turmeric lattes, turmeric soup and turmeric tea? This...
by good4u | Sep 11, 2017 | Good4U Blog |
We have all been told that fuelling our bodies with the correct nutrients in the right amounts is key to optimal performance when exercising. Maybe you love football or are striving to be the world’s best rock climber. Maybe you just enjoy a leisurely walk on...
by good4u | Sep 11, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Good4U Blog |
Everywhere we look now it seems that apple cider vinegar is the modern cure for all ailments! You’d nearly believe at this stage that if could sprinkle some on your exam paper you’d come out with 100%- it’s apparently that amazing! Really though, did we all just jump...
by Marketing | Sep 5, 2017 | Good4U Blog |
This old myth comes from the theory that carbohydrates raise insulin levels in the body and because insulin is known as the ‘fat storage hormone’ it will make us gain weight when we eat carbs. Sounds legit and sciency enough doesn’t it? It’s not. Well controlled...