As spring approaches we naturally gravitate outdoors, we begin to socialise more around the good old kiwi bbq or out at the beach, which is great for the soul and the Vitamin D levels but it can also mean we begin more social drinking, or enjoying one too many Mr. Whippy ice creams on the […]
Lion’s Mane medicinal mushrooms are a distinctive and easily recognisable fungi, as it resembles the impressive mane of a lion, although white in colour. This nutritious mushroom is roughly 20 percent protein, and one of the few that can taste like lobster or prawn. Originally from Asia, these mushrooms typically grow on the trunks of […]
Jess Wharton our Gut Health Nutritionist shares her 5 top tips for a healthy gut. 1. Sleep – The gut health sleep picture is a chicken egg scenario, a healthy gut promotes healthy sleep but you also need to be heaving healthy sleep for a healthy gut. Sleep is essential for optimal gut health, you […]
Magnesium is involved in many biochemical pathways, degradation of macronutrients, oxidative phosphorylation, DNA & protein synthesis, neuro-muscular excitability, ATP production, regulation of parathyroid hormone. Magnesium regulates phospholipids, vessel tone & blood pressure. Magnesium is important in the role of energy production and muscle function. Magnesium is lost through sweat during intense exercise. Protein intake with […]
Sleep is suggested to be one of the most effective recovery strategies available to athletes. Muscle growth and recovery: Involves an inflammatory response to clear away damaged proteins. Hormonal signals to activate the replenishment of metabolic substrates (glycogen storage), activate muscle stem cells (satellite cells) to repair damaged fibres, and the synthesis of new proteins. […]
A change of season, moving into cooler weather and shorter days can spark the urge for warmer, carbohydrate rich, fat laden foods and hibernation. Here are 10 easy tips to avoid unwanted weight gain that you can start implementing now. 1. Cook at home Rather than getting takeaway every night, focus on home cooking. This […]
While sports injury pain can vary in intensity, it’s more than likely that you’re eager to recover quickly. Of course, booking in with a Physiotherapist, GP or an Orthopaedic Specialist is the easiest way to do this. Naturally, they will provide you with a diagnosis and begin your treatment. The right diet could minimise recovery […]
Stress, food allergies, alcohol, antibiotics, malnutrition are some of the factors that lead to leaky gut syndrome. Leaky gut or ‘increased intestinal epithelial permeability’ has been implicated in the onset of several gastrointestinal (GIT) diseases such as food allergies, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and coeliac disease, glutamine has been shown […]
Heavy Metal toxicity is a MAJOR problem nowadays, and you rarely hear it talked about in the health world. Heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and aluminium, accumulate in the body over time and are suspected of triggering dangerous conditions like heart disease, thyroid problems, dementia, neurological conditions, autism, infertility and birth defects. I wanted […]
With the end of year encroaching, work dos, holidays, Christmas, New Year’s parties and social events inevitable, it can be a little too easy to over indulge! Undoing the hard work you’ve put in to look great for your big day! I’ve got you covered! Below are my 7 top tips to keep you looking […]
What is Cold Exposure? Cold exposure is a manipulation of thermoregulation in the extreme of reducing temperature, by changing the external temperature cold exposure attempts to achieve certain cellular effects which can be used towards ones health goals. Thermoregulation techniques are built around the concept of adaptive thermogenesis. The human (adult) body maintains a temperature […]
Eczema is not one specific condition, but rather a collective term for a group of related skin disorders that cause symptoms like inflammation, redness, dryness and scaling. Diet has been implicated in the development of both eczema and poor gut health and is a proactive place to start if you’re fed up with an ongoing […]
This turmeric, ginger, apple cider vinegar shot provides your body with natural probiotics and properties that will help fight chronic inflammation. ➡️Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which boasts amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. The active component in turmeric called curcumin gives us most of the health benefits. However it does have poor bioavailability BUT […]
What’s the best way to recover after a workout? The faster we recover the faster we can train again! While exercise provides the stimulus for muscles to grow and get stronger, we need the raw materials to rebuild structures and replenish fuel. So, if we don’t get enough energy, enough protein for building blocks, enough […]
The gut microbiome: a hot topic in biomedical research right now. As Hippocrates once said, “All disease begins in the Gut,” and if we have an imbalanced gut flora or increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut), than we are setting ourselves up for long term health complications. Right now with COVID19 affecting our world it is […]
Most of us experience emotional eating at one time or another, often as a result of a stressor of some description. However, when emotional eating happens frequently, and food becomes the primary coping mechanism for a stressful situation, it can affect our health and mental wellbeing. This emotional eating can be more likely when we’re […]
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P: 021 083 05423
E: info@keynutrition.co.nz
Do you have any questions?
Please, get in touch.
P: 021 083 05423
E: info@keynutrition.co.nz
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