Dietary Fibre Explained: What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Reach 30g a Day
Almost everyone has heard that fibre is good for you. Far fewer people could say what it actually is, what…
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A list of Sheffield running clubs (2026)
There is something for everyone from beginners' groups like the Millhouses Thursday Morning Group to well-established fell & road running…
Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay 2026
2026 marked my third attempt at being part of the Totley AC Team for the Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay. As…
J.G. Graves – the watchmaker who changed Sheffield forever
If you have ever struggled up the hills in the Graves Park Cross Country races, cursed the hills of Concord…
Paris – my top 10 pieces of advice when visiting
I love Paris. Since my first visit for a work trip in 1998, I've been back many times and got…
High-protein foods & how much protein you should be eating
The subject of protein can seem complicated for several reasons, primarily because there's are whole industries focused on telling you…
The Big Power of Small Wins
Why “do everything perfectly” quietly fails We’ve been sold a seductive myth: if we could just get the one system…
Fibre-rich foods to help you increase your fibre intake
Why fibre matters People who eat more fibre (25–30 g/day or more) have lower risks of heart disease, stroke, type 2…
Your health ‘to do’ list for 2026 in 6 new habits to help avoid the foods that are of most concern for potential gut microbiome damage
Your health 'to do' list for 2026 in 6 'easy-ish' steps: Reduce or exclude ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Spot them easily…
E-Number reference table (interactive) along with associated health concerns
E-Number reference table (interactive) along with associated health concerns Please note this is a 'Beta' version of the table which…
More common food preservatives linked to diabetes and cancer risk
Two new large studies from France suggest that eating higher amounts of certain preservatives is linked with an increase in…
Pace vs speed explained (with calculator)
When I'm running I use 'pace' on my Garmin watch to know how well and how fast I'm running. For…