There is perhaps an excess of content about the benefits of nature, rehashing old studies as new revelations. I think we were all instinctively aware of the benefits, the Vitamin N(ature) of our childhood that is ominously missing from our adulthood. With their new podcast, the BBC have placed this obsession with nature, [...]
How much time do you spend in nature each day? Recent research from a team at the University of Exeter, published in Nature, suggests that 120 minutes each week results in significant improvements to feelings of well-being and increased reports of good health. This is a useful addition to the expanding body of [...]
Try making our yummy wild and healthy powerballs - a favourite of all our clients - and we think the perfect bite. Inspired by Wildfitness Head Chef - Netta Pakenham-Walsh Ingredients Handful of cashew nuts Handful of pecan nuts 2 handfuls of dates Desiccated coconut Cocoa powder Chopped almonds Method Put [...]
Ingredients: 4 medium sized bananas Juice of 1 lime 1 cup of coconut milk 1/4 cup of raw cashews 1/2 cup of chia seeds 2 mint leaves 1 teaspoon of cinnamon Alternatives: You can use organic yoghurt or kefir if preferred. If choosing this method, take out the lime juice. Serves: 4-6 [...]
'Without a solid foundation, you'll have trouble creating anything of value'. The deadlift is the king of all lifts...your foundation! Completely stripping back your training and taking the time to perfect this lift will provide your body with the strong foundation and opportunity it needs to create value in not just [...]
It’s hard to define Permaculture. Wikipedia states that the word is a concatenation of permanent and agriculture but also one of permanent and culture. Even Bill Mollisen and David Holmgren, the founders of permaculture, don’t necessarily agree on the finer details. At a recent introduction to permaculture in Brighton, we were put into [...]
Move your DNA is about how changes to our environment have affected our ability to move well. Throughout the book's ten chapters, Katy bounces between the bigger picture and the finer details of biological health, and it becomes apparent that the two are unavoidably and intricately connected. Katy opens her book with the [...]
A question that seems to be asked with increasing frequency. And one for which the answer is never a straightforward yes or no. Intermittent fasting Intermittent fasting can be extremely useful in weight loss and therefore hormone balancing as fat is metabolically and endocrinologically active. The reason for this in the combined reduction [...]
There is a lot in the press about pro- and prebiotics at the moment and Tatu wanted to provide a more in-depth look at the topic. She also includes her killer kimchii recipe to give you an alternative form of probiotic. Microflora and disease processes: the link Each human has a vast number [...]
Are you lost when it comes to thinking about what you will be eating for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Is it often quite a stressful process? Well, our resident chef, Tatu Bearcroft has the answers. In this post Tatu shares 6 simple things to consider when choosing the best food fuel for you [...]
