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Health Fact or Fiction? – Apple cider vinegar can stop blood sugar spikes
Crunch Your Blog Apple cider vinegar has become a wellness favourite, with claims ranging from boosting digestion to helping control blood sugar. But can a daily shot really flatten those energy-draining glucose spikes? Why blood sugar spikes matter Every time we eat, our blood sugar rises as carbohydrates break down into glucose. That’s not a […]
Health Fact or Fiction? – Taking Collagen Supplements Slows Signs of Ageing
Crunch Your Blog Collagen supplements are everywhere – powders, pills, drinks – all promising smoother skin and fewer wrinkles. But do they really hold the secret to staying youthful, or is it just another wellness trend? What is collagen, really? Collagen is one of the body’s key building blocks. It’s a protein made up of […]
Health Fact or Fiction? – Post-Workout Muscle Pain is Good For You
Crunch Your Blog That twinge in your muscles a day or two after working out – known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) – has long been seen as a badge of honour. But what’s really going on, and does soreness mean progress? Dr. Oly Perkin, a physiology expert at the University of Bath, sheds […]
Health Fact or Fiction? – Everyone is a Little Intolerant to Dairy
Crunch Your Blog It’s one of the oldest sayings in health — passed down like gospel and printed on lunchboxes. But does eating an apple every day actually make a difference to your health? Surprisingly, Dr. Emily Leeming, dietitian at King’s College London and author of Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your […]
Health Fact or Fiction? – You Have to Lift Heavy Weights to Build Muscle
Crunch Your Blog If your dream body is to look like a human traffic cone with hair gel – all chest, no calves — there’s a whole online cult of fitness influencers, ready to sell you a steroid-fulled dream. But the road to muscle doesn’t have to be paved with 200-kilo squats… unless your main goal is to […]
Health Fact or Fiction? – It’s Harder to Build Muscle Mass and Strength as You Age
Crunch Your Blog As we get older, building muscle often feels tougher than it did in our 20s. But does that mean it’s no longer achievable – or worthwhile? Expert Professor Leigh Breen, a specialist in skeletal muscle physiology at Birmingham University, says: “Your muscles become less responsive to exercise with age,” he explains. “It’s not as […]
Health Fact or Fiction? – An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Crunch Your Blog It’s one of the oldest sayings in health — passed down like gospel and printed on lunchboxes. But does eating an apple every day actually make a difference to your health? Surprisingly, Dr. Emily Leeming, dietitian at King’s College London and author of Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your […]
Health Fact or Fiction? – Ginger Shots Boost Immunity
Crunch Your Blog Tiny bottles. Fiery burn. Big promises. Ginger shots have become a staple in wellness routines – especially when cold season hits. But do they actually strengthen your immune system, or is it just expensive hype? According to Dr. Emily Leeming, a dietitian at King’s College London, the answer is: maybe a little – but don’t […]
Health Fact or Fiction? – Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
Crunch Your Blog For decades, breakfast was seen as a non-negotiable pillar of a healthy lifestyle. But in recent years, the rise of intermittent fasting has sparked a new trend: skipping breakfast entirely. So, what’s the truth? According to Dr. Emily Leeming, a dietitian at King’s College London, the debate is more nuanced than people […]
Health Fact or Fiction? – Stress Makes Your Gain Weight
Crunch Your Blog Stress and weight gain – they’re often linked, but is the connection really about biology, or behaviour? According to Dr. Caroline Apovian, director of the Nutrition and Weight Management Center at Boston University Medical Center, the idea that stress itself causes weight gain isn’t quite accurate – but it’s not entirely false either. “Stress can lead […]
