Peak Transfer | The Beauty of Sleep

The Beauty of Sleep

Sleep is a wonderful thing, it allows us to rest.  It allows us to dream. It allows us to recover and recuperate after a hard day’s work and a hard work out. But is there more?   Yes. But – let’s be clear up front, if you’re already getting a good healthy dose of sleep each… read more

Peak Transfer | Paleo Reloaded : We are No Cavemen – Nutrient Deficiencies

Paleo Reloaded : We are No Cavemen – Nutrient Deficiencies

It remains one of the most popular diets in America today and continues to be taken up by hordes across the UK and Europe. It is a diet that champions raw, nutrient dense foods and that shuns low nutrient grains and the processed foods which fill our supermarket shelves to overflowing and which cause our… read more

Peak Transfer | Microgreens – a Mighty Nutrient Punch

Microgreens – a Mighty Nutrient Punch

Microgreens are the seedlings of plants, harvested while still juvenile and before they have matured into the fully grown vegetables, herbs or other plants you are more familiar with seeing on your plate. These tiny edible greens really are superfoods in themselves, packed with antioxidants and nutrients. Harvested and consumed when just seedlings a few… read more

Peak Transfer | Fats – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Fats – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Fat is there to provide you with energy, with 1 gm of fat (whatever the type) providing 9kcal. With the same calorie content regardless of the fat type, all sources should therefore be taken by you in moderation. However, some types of fat can be very good for you, while others really do very little,… read more