Top experts share how to be Plant Fit!
Read MoreOver the weekend, I was invited to speak at Thanyapura. Nikki (the clinic and operations manager) was my wonderful host for my stay there. In the 3 days that I was in the resort, she scheduled a whole host of treatments for me to trial (you are a star Nikki!) and some health testing at their integrative medical centre. I was actually pleasantly surprised with my results.
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that embracing a whole foods plant-based diet can be life-changing for your health, but making the transition can be overwhelming or confusing if you’ve never ventured into this new territory. I asked top experts to provide advice for those looking to transition to a whole foods, plant-based diet, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the responses I received.
Read MoreWhether it is for health, environment or animal welfare, there is no question about the rise of veganism. Google trends suggests that interest in the search term 'vegan' has quadrupled in the last 6 years. So why the sudden surge in people choosing a plant-based lifestyle?
Read MoreIt's been about 1 year and a half since I've been trying to perfect my handstand. I would say that the first few weeks, it felt like the first time I rode on 2 wheels. The lack of confidence, the fear of falling and hurting myself.
Read MoreWhat an incredible experience running my first Spartan Sprint in Singapore. The race started with a 3km trail run in the bush. Trails that Emilie would have appreciated!
Read MorePeranakan Chinese are the descendants of Chinese immigrants who came to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia between the 15th and 17th centuries.
Read MoreThe eternal question isn't it?
When anyone decides to look at a plant-based diet as an alternative, this is the first question that springs to mind. Being in the fitness industry, witnessing the rise of 'paleo' and the existence of the high protein/low carb (or Atkins) perspective, we believe that more so than ever before, there is an overemphasis on this one macronutrient.
Read MoreIt was a warming experience sharing the stage with Jason, Henya and Sean at the Vegan Digital Nomad Summit held at 8 Treasures Vegetarian. Such a brilliant, diverse and receptive crowd all smiles, we could not have asked for anything more. Thank you to those that took time out to spend an afternoon with us!
Read MoreIf you look around the shops, internet and on magazines, bold marketing campaigns for the best and quickest way to get lean. Thermogenic supplements, pharmaceuticals, weight loss centres, diets, expedited fat loss/transformation programs and even television shows (eg: The Biggest Loser) that further accentuate this quick fix mentality. Question is how sustainable are these 'transformations'?
Read MoreFrom high protein low carbohydrate to the Zone diet. From the South Beach diet and Atkins, to eating Paleo. Counting calories, working out macronutrients and micronutrients, then supplementing with specific vitamins and minerals. Since when have we started intellectualizing what we eat, breaking up our nutrition into its component parts?
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