It's December. Everywhere you turn there are tins of chocolates, festive treats in the office, mince pies at every gathering, and that constant stream of sweet goodies that seems impossible to escape. Then your colleague comes into the office and tells you that you shouldn't be eating that satsuma as its full of sugar as well. So let's talk about sugar—what it is, how it affects your body, and most importantly how to make good choices. Chocolates Understanding different types of sugar I like...

Protein seems to be the most talked-about macronutrient in the fitness world. So it's time to look at what science is telling us – specifically related to women who are active. What is protein and why does it matter? Protein is one of the three macronutrients your body needs (along with carbohydrates and fat). Unlike carbs and fats, which your body primarily uses for energy, protein serves as the building blocks for nearly everything in your body—your muscles, bones, skin, hair, hormones,...

If there's one macronutrient that gets more confusing and contradictory advice than any other, it's carbohydrates. Low-carb diets promise rapid weight loss. Keto enthusiasts swear by cutting them out almost entirely. Meanwhile, endurance athletes can't imagine training without them. So what's the truth? At Run Fit Fordingbridge, I believe in cutting through the noise and looking at what the science tells us—especially the research specific to women. Let's talk about carbohydrates: what they...