by Caryn Zinn | Mar 28, 2023 | Metabolic Health
Why we need to be talking about food quality Over the past few years, the conversation around nutrition has shifted from discussing nutrients to discussing food itself. While the flawed health star rating continues for now, there are conversations starting to happen...
by Caryn Zinn | Aug 16, 2021 | Metabolic Health
We want to make sure we’re in the best possible condition to prevent getting Covid-19, or if we get it, be able to fight it off as soon as possible. The great news is, there are a number of things you can do to help your immune system stay strong. 1. Vitamin C Vitamin...
by Caryn Zinn | Nov 7, 2020 | Metabolic Health
PreKure’s dietitian, Dr Caryn Zinn, talks to us about eating different sorts of protein – meats and plant-based protein – and some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding this. A common misconception about low-carb, healthy fat (LCHF) and keto, is that...
by Caryn Zinn | Oct 5, 2020 | Metabolic Health
How much water should we drink a day? You might have been told, “you must have 2 litres of water a day for optimal health”. Well, if you believe that, I’m sorry to burst your bubble – there is not one shred of evidence to support that as a guideline. Two...
by Caryn Zinn | Jun 29, 2020 | Metabolic Health
I’d like to talk to you about energy and calories. Some basics about calories or kilojoules – a calorie or kilojoule is just a unit of energy. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats and alcohol supply you with energy or calories, whereas vitamins and minerals...