What are the different types of fats?
In the last blog post, we discussed why dietary fats often receive less attention than proteins or carbs from a marketing and fuelling perspective. We also realised that dietary fats have an important role for our health and well-being. This naturally raises some...
The “forgotten” macronutrient: why dietary fat is left out of the spotlight
Protein may steal the spotlight on supermarket shelves, while carbohydrates dominate the conversation around high-intensity exercise — but there is one macronutrient we have yet to talk about that keeps us functioning healthily: dietary fat. Despite certain dietary...
Carbohydrate types: understanding the power of the carbohydrates we consume
Carbohydrates are made differently. Differences between carbohydrate types are often oversimplified in media, where sugars are portrayed as providing a quick burst of energy while starchier, complex carbohydrates provide a longer-lasting effect on energy provision....
Are carbohydrates the problem?
The world is currently facing a growing obesity epidemic, with approximately 1 in 8 individuals living with obesity worldwide (Phelps et al., 2024). While researchers continue to explore potential solutions via medical treatments, a nutrition discussion has persisted...