My Blog.
A collection of useful information, thoughts and observations to provide some inspiration, guidance and advice as you take your own steps to becoming a stronger, healthier you. If you have a suggestion for a topic, or would like to know more about something I’ve written, why not get in touch.
Milk from Israeli lab has no need for cows
Imagindairy has developed a process for producing milk proteins, whey and casein, from fungi or other plant micro-organisms. It tastes like cow’s milk, looks like cow’s milk … but is made without any animals involved.
Why is sleep so essential for your health?
A lack of sleep can hamper executive functions, cognitive ability and productivity, but like so many things health and wellbeing-related, we only really appreciate the true value of sleep when it’s lacking.
The best way to fuel for an ultra marathon
Roughly speaking, you'll burn about 400 to 600 calories per hour during a run, but your body can only absorb 240 to 280 calories per hour. You'll never replace the deficit, but eating early and often will stop you from ‘hitting the wall’.
The healing power of a daily meditation
Once thought to be an enigmatic practice reserved for yogis and hipsters, meditation has gained traction in recent years as the art of slowing down and looking inward has become increasingly popular.