Craig Vardi Sports Certified Dietitian

19/04/2018

19/04/2018

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18/04/2018

An area of lots of interest these days is brain health. Dr Moch has written a book utilizing his decades of knowledge and experience to optimise brain health. Worth a read!

04/04/2018

If anyone is interested in reading some good material about gluten, check this out...

A summary of key developments in our understanding of grain related disorders.

27/02/2018

Place in the world where longevity is commonly found:

These areas are known as Blue Zones

10/01/2018

Some good scientific research being done to prove that diet/nutrition plays an integral role in preventing and treating mood disorders like depression.

13/12/2017

Get the latest evidence for...or against...branched chain amino acids (BCAA) being utilised in your diet.

BCAAs are a popular supplement with a lot of claims but a closer look reveals that evidence isn't actually strong.

12/11/2017

With global obesity on the rise, and South Africa's rate of obesity increasing above the global average, I thought I would post some interesting tables and stats.

03/11/2017

Say cheese...

What does a comprehensive review of the latest research tell us about cheese? Is it an addictive cardiotoxin or a proven solution to the obesity crisis? Learn enough to make up your mind in this 'cheesy' science review ;-)

02/11/2017

With December around the corner, now is the time to get your last minute Vitality points!

12/10/2017

BCAAs, especially leucine, are important intracellular anabolic signalling factors.

However, without the other essential amino acids present to act as precursors for the production of complete protein, it seems that BCAAs alone aren't enough to support an increased rate of muscle protein synthesis.

In short, don't waste your money on BCAA supplements. Whole proteins are cheaper and more anabolic!

https://myoleanfitness.com

Supporting research: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-017-0184-9

09/10/2017

An interesting (but complex!) article on protein oxidation in foods. Skip to the 8 simple rules if you don't have the time or desire to read the whole article.

Yes, this follow-up article addresses all your questions about protein oxidation; and that's not all: it comes with >4500 words of in-depth information, 45 references (not including those from reviews) and - don't worry - a short list of 8 simple rules to follow if you want to minimize the amount of...