Many people start running as a part of a general lifestyle change to get fit and lose weight. Running burns a lot of calories (an average of about 100 calories per mile), so you would think that would lead to weight loss. However, this is not always the case with some runners finding they don’t lose any weight. There is no straight forward answer on this, as everyone is different, but here are some things to take into consideration…
Corporate, Tips, Dietitian
One often overlooked secret to success in the workplace is nutrition. The food we consume plays a crucial role in our energy levels, focus, and overall wellbeing, making it a cornerstone of workplace productivity and satisfaction.
Diet, Digestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a medical term used to describe a collection of gut symptoms. Symptoms can vary in severity from one person to another, and it may be constipation or diarrhoea dominant, or a combination of both.
Weight Management, Weight Loss, Tips
Losing weight does not have to involve an extreme overhaul of every element of your current lifestyle. In fact, making gradual and manageable changes has been found to be much more effective for sustaining weight loss in the long run. Try out these five easy swaps to get you started on your weight loss journey!
Hydration, Water
For optimal health, you should aim to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day (around 1.5 to 2 litres), however sometimes it can be tricky to hit this goal. Our Dietitian Hollie Corrigan is here to provide some helpful tips for how to boost hydration and get an optimal level of water intake day to day.
Tips, Diet, Healthy Eating, Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy time for Muslims around the world during which fasting from sunrise to sunset is a requirement for most (but not all) Muslims. In this blog post, Spectrum Health dietitian, Michaela Carrick, discusses the common challenges with, and solutions for, eating nutritiously during Ramadan.
