4th July 2020 | Critical Thinking |
It’s hard to read research. The language is tough, lots of specialist knowledge is required, and the statistics are baffling. But sometimes research makes it into the public sphere, maybe because it’s controversial. When this happens, you may debate it with others....
26th April 2020 | Exercise, Nutrition |
“Change your water, change your life” This is the claim made of Kangen Water, a product (sold via independent distributors) which changes the pH of water. They recommend drinking water that is more alkaline for better health. But does alkaline water really work? In...
15th April 2020 | Exercise |
We’re all looking for an edge when we train. Whether you want to get stronger, fitter, or faster, a shortcut sounds good! So what if you could wear a “performance mouthpiece” when you train – like a mouthguard – and improve your...
17th November 2019 | Fitness Industry, Nutrition |
Personal trainers are not nutrition experts, believe it or not. This isn’t a surprise to many of our readers. But we need to shout this from the rooftops so that anyone considering hiring a personal trainer knows what to expect. Some new research has highlighted...
21st June 2019 | Critical Thinking, Nutrition |
The Dietitians Association of Australia recently announced it would no longer accept corporate sponsors. So I thought this would be a good chance to discuss this type of funding. Is “Big Food” ruining nutrition advice? How does funding effect the advice we...
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