Nutrition

Protein is one of the body’s most important building blocks and plays a central role in maintaining and building muscle — especially when combined with strength training. But how much protein do you need per day if you want to build muscle?

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It’s a common claim that you need to consume protein immediately after training to build muscle. But is that really true?

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Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that the body needs in small amounts to function properly. They affect everything from energy metabolism and immunity to muscles, blood, and bones.

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What is Paleo?

The Paleolithic diet, often referred to as Paleo, is based on the foods humans ate during the Stone Age before agriculture was introduced. The diet focuses on natural and unprocessed foods, while minimising the intake of processed products, added sugar and salt.

Paleo is often promoted as a pathway to a healthy lifestyle by emphasising natural ingredients and avoiding processed foods. However, the Paleo diet is controversial, as it has sometimes been credited with exaggerated health benefits and there is disagreement regarding the explanatory model behind the diet.

Many people have heard of the Paleo diet – also known as the Stone Age diet – but what does Paleo actually involve? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach, and what does the research say? The dietitians at Yazen clarify the facts.

Four foods that should come with a smoking-style health warning Some scientists believe ultra-processed food needs to be treated in a similar way to tobacco.

The keto diet, the 5:2 method, Paleo, LCHF and intermittent fasting – these are just a few examples of popular diets that often promise solutions to your health problems and claim to be the optimal path to rapid weight loss. But how well do they actually work – and, more importantly, how sustainable are they in the long term?

In this article, we at Yazen explore how different diets work, why many people find that they’re difficult to maintain over time, and what might be a more sustainable approach to achieving your goals.

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Many people have heard of the keto diet and the idea of “entering ketosis”, but what does it actually mean? In this article, we explain how the keto diet works, what the research says, and the advantages and disadvantages associated with it.

Low-carb eating (LCHF) reduces carbohydrates and replaces them with more fat and protein. For some people, this can lead to a lower energy intake, weight loss and, in some cases, improved health. In type 2 diabetes, a low-carbohydrate diet may help with blood glucose control. In this guide, you’ll learn what LCHF is, what to eat, and which risks you should be aware of before you start.

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The plate model is an educational tool designed to help you eat in a more balanced and healthy way, particularly at lunch and dinner. It serves as a simple guide for planning and assembling nutritious meals without the need for advanced nutritional calculations.

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