Food & Drink

This section aims to provide you with relevant information on the many varied and interconnected aspects of food & drink; it's content, preparation, consumption and impact on your health and fitness;

• additives such as MSG and sweeteners
• allergens such as gluten
• consumption; how we eat, how much, how often and when, and when we don't (fasting)
• hydration and water
• macronutrients; the main constituents of food;
• carbohydrates (a source of energy)
• fats (a secondary source of energy with many other functions in the body)
• protein (used to create and maintain the structure of the body (muscle, bone health and more))
• micronutrients; the minuscule but very important minerals and vitamins in food (and some drinks)
• preparation, preservation and processing such as fermentation
• types of food such as fruit, meat, nuts, oils & fats, seasonings and vegetables and their benefits and drawbacks