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It's quite on-trend these days to find raw desserts, treats and protein balls in your local Cafe's and (depending on the ingredients used) these can be far better for you than a packet chocolate bar or processed protein ball. Almost everything you find at the supermarket in packets, tubs or jars contains added refined sweetener (sauces, marinades, yoghurt, salad dressings, mustards, bread - the list goes on!). But we should all aim to avoid refined or processed food (and sugar) as much as we can, as it provides little nutritional value to our bodies and our overall health.

Going out for a meal can be so stressful for people trying to stick to their macros.

Nutrition contributes to over 70% of your overall result

Drinking apple cider vinegar daily is a sure way of improving every aspect of your health.

The key to beating this tough mid-afternoon hunger crave is preparation.

Now, I know what you're thinking. When you see the words "meal prep" you automatically conjure up images of some buffed up body builder who's obsessed with chicken, broccoli and repeatedly lifting heavy things. But meal preparation doesn't have to be boring, nor does it have to be something reserved for people who wear too much lycra. Whether your goal is weight loss, or building muscle it can be an extremely useful tool that can help you save time, money and catapult you towards success on your fitness journey. So why bother? According to t

Taking on the City2Surf this year? Let Vision PT walk (or run) you through the pre and post-race rituals that will change the way you race!

It's fair to say there is some debate about the difference between fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, nutritionally.

So, we have all heard about the pros and cons in relation to coffee with regard to weight loss and there are so many variations of caffeine-based products on the market that it's hard to know what to go for. Caffeine while it does suppress appetite and stimulate thermogenesis has not been proven to aid in long term weight loss. As caffeine does cause the metabolism to speed up and thus burn more calories it is also a diuretic which means it will help you lose water weight in the short term and is not a great indicator of long term weight loss.