Fat loss products – throw them in the bin! That’s what my constant stance has been towards the supplements product market. The solid foundations of exercise and diet will always be the key to successful fat loss! BUT in keeping an open mind… When given the opportunity by growing supplement company Bio-synergy, I decided to [...]

As I open my first 250 gram sealed bag of Kopi gourmet coffee, the wonderful aroma of this ground Guatemalan coffee bean hits me… I have previously written of the health benefits of coffee. Despite any mixed emotions towards this addictive substance, my coffee passion continues! Coffee has been part of my diet (and used [...]

“ZICO” – I like the name and am impressed by the explosive growth of the brand over in the US…but it is what’s inside the bottle that I’m most interested in. I have written about the general health benefits of natural coconut water from young coconuts for LMD Fitness already. As a quick recap – [...]

The statistics say that we each suffer between 2 and 5 colds each year. This is enough to significantly interrupt our health and wellbeing! We put in hours exercising and trying to eat healthily, therefore it makes just as much sense to do all that we can to prevent ourselves from getting the common cold [...]

These are 2 B’s that should definitely be in our diet this Autumn as we try to bolster our immune systems against winter illness. They are both packed with nutritional benefits and are highly versatile to use in cooking. Here is a snapshot of their brilliance… Blackberries – Antioxidising, cardiovascular protection Image: Tom Curtis / [...]

I recently read that more than 40% of people in the UK are affected by tension headaches at any one time. If this statistic carries any truth, then it is worth considering how we can combat this issue. I personally get headaches a couple of times per month a typically re-hydrating with a pint of [...]

With the increasing use of technology in the farming process, it’s one of the most controversial food sources in our supermarkets! The “Great dairy debate” has raged on for a long time and I am sure that it will continue to do so for years to come! Dairy foods, more specifically eggs and milk have [...]

I strongly support getting our essential vitamins and minerals from whole and natural foods, so having found out what these two can do for us, I have made them staple parts of my diet. The health benefits (see below) have been noticeable and you may be wondering whether you should incorporate them into your diet [...]

I am definitely fond of using caffeine to supplement my training and race performance. I have tried coffee, caffeine pills, energy gels with caffeine and now Voltz Energy shots. The Evidence in Favour of Caffeine The evidence for the improvement of exercise performance through using caffeine is certainly convincing. Many tests have indicated that caffeine [...]