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We all know the importance of a good night's sleep, but many of just aren't getting enough of it. So much so that the WHO estimates that 2/3rds of adults around the world are sleep-deprived. This can have a profound effect on our daily lives, affecting everything from our concentration levels to how energized we feel.

Every January it seems to be the same story: New Year, New You. But following the comedown from merriments of festive season and the dreaded return to work, it can be quite the challenge to stick to healthy New Year Resolutions. So what needs to be done to make resolutions a reality? Find out in our latest latest blog posts.

While we all know that it is beneficial to get a good workout going to the gym on a regular basis, did you know about the benefits aerobics can add to your gym time? While working out at the gym can build overall body strength, aerobic exercises complement that by giving you a lot more.

We currently find ourselves bombarded by “advice” from various sources on the type of diet we should be following. This advice can be at times overwhelming and more often than not simply confusing to navigate.

Let us take a gentle stroll through some of the more popular diets currently doing the rounds and see if we can make some sense of all this.

We will then look at some basic rules that will hopefully help you navigate this minefield.

If you want to lose weight, the simple act of going to the gym for a workout is not sufficient. In order to achieve your goal and maintain a strong body, a nutritional plan must also be prioritised. This means consuming food with adequate nutrition throughout the day.  These are our top 15 good sources of protein you should consider adding to your diet for quick weight loss.

Protein has been scientifically proven as one of the key factors in weight loss. Protein works to stabilise blood sugar levels, supports muscles and bones and helps absorption of important nutrients.

We have listed other functions of protein that contribute to reducing weight and having a fit and healthy body.

Most of us are wondering if results of our training sessions can be achieved faster if we consume protein drinks at a specific time. Studies have debunked plenty of bodybuilding rumours about the period of consuming protein, whether drinking it before or after a workout, as you can do both and still see favourable results. Whether you're having a post-workout or a pre-workout protein supplementation, we state the benefits it could give to improve training outcomes.

Has whey had its day? Dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton, looks at a new protein ingredient for supplements and drinks with a focus on the benefits of collagen supplementation over whey. There is more to protein supplements than whey and milk based products!