by Tess Aisthorpe | Sep 4, 2017 | Nutrition
Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity We hear a lot about insulin resitance and insulin sensitivity in the media these days, but few really understand what insulin is and what these terms mean. So, we’ll try and explain a little bit...
by Tess Aisthorpe | Jun 3, 2017 | Nutrition
No one is perfect No one is perfect Information & research about nutrition is always changing & developing & we have been spending some time enhancing our knowledge & learning, bringing this back to our Edge Effect members. Over the next few weeks we...
by Tess Aisthorpe | Mar 4, 2017 | Nutrition
Take care of your body Take care of your body Calorie or macro counting seems to be the ‘in-thing’ at the moment. There are calorie deficit plans that have you eating 1300 calories a day, or allow you to eat whatever you want at the end of the day after...
by Tess Aisthorpe | Feb 24, 2017 | Nutrition
Do you take BCAA’s? Do you take BCAA’s? Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s) refer to three amino acids; leucine, isoleucine and valine, which can be found in any food containing protein, such as eggs and meat. These amino acids are also essential amino...
by Tess Aisthorpe | Feb 12, 2017 | Nutrition
The importance of fat The importance of fat Fats are an important component of our diet, & although the amount consumed & timing of these meals will vary depending upon each individuals needs, there are some broad guidelines regarding pre & post exercise...
