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Popcorn shouldn’t need to be smothered in butter to taste good, heirloom popcorn

enthusiasts say.

Companies cultivating the centuries-old plant using organic, sustainable farming practices are popping up nationwide, and proponents say their popcorn is more flavorful and easier to digest than commercial varieties. Plus, keeping heirloom plants in circulation helps preserve genetic diversity in our food supply.

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If you suffer from chronic stress, here are three good reasons to carve some

me-time into your day: A brief selfaffirmation can relieve acute stress,

Why Protein?

If you are training on a regular basis, it is important to ensure that you are taking in adequate 

protein to assist with muscle repair and recovery. Lean muscle burns more calories at rest so ensuring muscles are trained, fed and rested is integral to muscle growth. How much protein per day?

Why Water?

Why Water?

Considering that the human body is made up of approximately two thirds water, it comes as no surprise to learn that drinking plenty of H20 every day is important. In fact, if you are feeling thirsty, hungry or fatigued then it’s possible that you are already dehydrated.  So how much water should you drink per day? There is no exact calculation for this; however, the Why Fitness experts suggest 2-3 litres per day. A little extra if you are training, in air conditioning, or during the warmer months.

There are many benefits to getting your quota of H2O and here are our top

Why Heart Rate Monitors?

Why Heart Rate Monitors?

For the average weekend warrior, a heart rate monitor (or HRM) often ends

up as a sporty fashion accessory, an expensive stop watch, or calorie counter. Whilst there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, there are other ways in which this training tool can help assist you with progressing your fitness.

So what is your maximum heart rate?

Top 10 Reasons Why Fitness Matters

What exactly is ‘physical fitness’ and why is it so important to anybody at

any age?

Technically, fitness could be defined as ‘a condition or state of being that

helps you look, feel and do your best’.

But what that really boils down to is being fit means you have the strength, the energy, and the ability to do all of the things you love – and not just exercise and physical activities.

Fitness leads to

Magnesium Myths

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Have you ever experienced muscle cramping during or after exercise? This may be the result of a magnesium deficiency.

Magnesium plays a vital role in over 300 metabolic processes, which help supply our body with energy during exercise.

It also allows our bodies to utilise electrolytes, which are a vital component for muscle contraction and hydration.

These days, more and more people are eating processed foods, such as McDonalds (yuck!), while the consumption of whole foods such as nuts  and seeds (yum!), which contain high

The Big Fat Myth

Founder, Living Valley Springs Health Retreat Since the second half of last century, dietary fats have been charged with many crimes against humanity. For decades, poor old fats have been blamed for atherosclerosis, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, cancer, increased mortality and much more. The fat family has been ostracised and condemned by the National Heart Foundation, nutritionists, health journalists and doctors.

In fact, only certain members of the fat family pose a threat to wellness and longevity. Most fats are actually essential for optimal health. Cholesterol particularly, has been maligned as public enemy number one, when in fact it is one of the most important substances found in the human body. Through fear and misinformation many people have avoided all fats, only to reap disastrous