Feb 10, 2026
Dr. José Areta and colleagues recently carried out a human intervention study examining how a pronounced, short-term energy deficit interacts with an aerobic training stimulus to shape endocrine, metabolic, and skeletal muscle proteomic adaptations.
The core premise is that “low energy availability” is...
Feb 3, 2026
While the term “hyperpalatable” has been used frequently for considerable time to refer to foods that are so appealing and tasty that they drive overeating, this term hasn’t been well-defined nor has there been a universal standard for what it means.
One researcher who set out to create an objective definition...
Jan 27, 2026
In this episode, the discussion turns to a deceptively simple question that sits at the centre of countless nutrition debates: how much protein do we actually need?
On one side, there are confident claims that very high protein intakes are not just beneficial but essential for maximising strength, performance, and...
Jan 20, 2026
Maintaining the ability to carry out everyday tasks and live independently is often described as a cornerstone of healthy ageing. But what actually happens to muscle strength, power, and functional ability as we get older? And how inevitable is their decline?
At what point do changes in muscle function really begin...
Jan 13, 2026
Nutrient density refers to the concentration of vitamins and minerals in crops relative to their yield. There are widespread claims that today’s fruits, vegetables, and grains contain fewer micronutrients than in decades past, often linked to modern farming practices or soil degradation.
This issue is important...