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Coconut oil was first produced in tropical countries like the Philippines and Solomon Islands in the 1920's, since then it has been used in many ways, but one of the most common uses for coconut oil is cooking. Coconut oil is extracted from the flesh of the coconut, this is usually done by press and separating the oil from the coconut flesh.

Skiing or snowboarding is a great form of exercise, social activity and fun! But are you really ready to hit the slopes just yet?  In this article we will talk about the different types of training to get your body ready to be ski fit!

You've probably heard people say that you get your best results, such as muscle growth and repair when we sleep. This is 100% true.  Lack of sleep can affect muscle repair/recovery, our appetite and our metabolism

As we know we have three sources of energy, carbohydrates, fat and protein. Many of us understand the importance that protein plays in our daily food intake and with exercise, as well as the importance of burning fat as an energy source for fat loss, but where do carbohydrates fit into all of this? It is a common misconception that carbohydrates because they can store as fat if not used are the enemy. In fact, they are our friend. Here's 5 simple reasons why.

A lot of woman might be sitting there thinking - no way! I feel too tired and fatigued during my menstrual cycle to train hard, but science will beg to differ. The menstrual cycle has a huge influence on a female's metabolic state and training results, here is how. First, keeping in mind we're talking about premenopausal women who aren't using oral birth control (as this alters the cycle). A little refresher, the start of your cycle begins on the onset of bleeding generally lasting anywhere between 3-7 days. The first 0-13 days of your cycle is called the Follicular Phase, followed by 3 days (days 13-16) of Ovulation and then (days 16-28) the Luteal Phase.

Under Eating and Gaining Weight? You have cut carbs, you have cut fats, you have gone organic, you are even eating under your prescribed macros - but you just can't seem to drop the weight you want to lose.

It doesn't last long in Australia, but it's long enough and cold enough to make achieving your health and fitness goals that much harder! Read on to find out a couple of simple ways to stay fit in Winter.

What is Metabolism? Metabolism is the rate at which your body burns energy. Metabolism is the chemical process the human body goes through to convert food taken in into useable energy.  Your metabolism is responsible for a lot of the chemical reactions that take place in your body and it sees to the maintenance and growth of your cells to ensure the production of energy.

Curbing your cravings.