The eatwell dieticiansMar 223 min readWhat are Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids?There are two types of Poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs): Omega-3 and Omega-6. Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in lowering...
The eatwell dieticiansMar 162 min readWhat are essential fatty acids?Fats are essential for nutrient absorption, hormonal control, brain tissue, nerve fibers, reproductive cells and lean tissue acquisition....
The eatwell dieticiansMar 142 min readIs timing important for protein?When you eat protein is actually just as important as how much protein you eat. Because we can only store so much protein at any given...
The eatwell dieticiansMar 112 min readUnsaturated, saturated and trans fatsTriglycerides, cholesterol and other essential fatty acids all belong to the fat family. We mainly eat triglycerides which consist of a...
The eatwell dieticiansMar 72 min readShould I take protein supplements?As a general rule, supplements should be used for supplemental purposes only and should not be a substitute for your meals. However, if...
The eatwell dieticiansFeb 262 min readWhat type of protein should I eat?It is important to get a well-balanced mix of essential, semi and non-essential proteins as part of a good protein profile from your diet....
The eatwell dieticiansFeb 141 min readEssential amino acids and their RDAsThe nine essential amino acids perform a number of important and varied jobs in your body, outlined below. * The US recommended daily...
The eatwell dieticiansJan 252 min readThe different types of amino acidsProteins are made up of long chained compounds called amino acids. When we eat proteins, their molecules are broken down into amino...
The eatwell dieticiansJan 132 min readHow much protein should I eat each day?The recommended minimum daily intake for protein is 0.30 grams per pound of body weight for women and 0.35 grams for men which is about...