World Diabetes Day takes place today and is an important issue to highlight. Diabetes is a condition that is characterized by a build-up of glucose in the bloodstream. This is caused by a lack of or insufficiency of insulin. Insulin acts like the key that opens the doors of cells to allow glucose in and when this does not happen, glucose builds up and can lead to serious health problems with the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart. Around half of [...] Continue reading…

  Today marks an important day; World Mental Health Day. Mental Health in the Workplace is the WHO topic this year, something we here at KSG want to support through providing great food. Feeding your mind with wholegrains, lean protein, nuts, seeds, oily fish, fruit and vegetables helps to contribute to a healthy and happy mind. Mental health problems are often treated with psychiatry and medication, and while using food as treatment can also be very powerful, it is often [...] Continue reading…

Wellness Week 2017 is running across our restaurants this week for our June health event. Overall wellbeing comes from paying attention to different aspects of your health and we want our food to help you do that. The food you put into your body has a direct impact on all its functions. That’s why our message this month is to look after your Gut, Mental, Heart and Physical health. Gut Health You are what you eat, digest and absorb. If [...] Continue reading…

At KSG’s one to one body composition clinics, we often get asked about the best foods to eat to rid oneself of the belly; aka, the muffin top. Getting rid of stomach fat seems to be a question that props up again and again. Unfortunately, due to different body shapes, some people may find it more difficult than others to get that flat tummy. There is no way to only lose fat from a specific area in the body but [...] Continue reading…

Feed thy body and thy soul. Having a healthy lifestyle is all about balance. I love this mantra because it encompasses the healthiest way to live your life and has two key messages. ‘Feed thy body’ refers to feeding yourself with healthy, nourishing and wholesome food that brings good health. Feeding thy soul refers to the ‘junk food’ that we all love. Although it should be consumed in small amounts, it often brings happiness and is important for the soul. [...] Continue reading…

If you experience the dreaded energy slump in the middle of the day: you’re not alone. The time between lunch and dinner is the period where tiredness often kicks in. This can affect your mood and productivity, and can contribute to an unhappy afternoon overall. It may also cause us to overeat at dinner time, which can lead to weight gain. This slump is caused by a blood sugar rollercoaster – a vicious cycle you don’t want your body to [...] Continue reading…

Food plays a major role in stress management but is not the only jigsaw piece to the puzzle. The food we eat can play a prominent role in the state of the mind and vice versa. What does stress have to do with nutrition and well being? Everything! Stress management is imperative to health because it directly impacts on our food choices. If the body is in a constant state of stress, the food choices we make tend not to [...] Continue reading…

  September is Irish Heart Month and helping the body de-stress is vital for heart health. Stress finds its way into many of our lives in some shape or form. Working, commuting, running a home, taking care of a family and all else that makes up our daily schedules can sometimes feel overwhelming. Learning how to deal with stress while using food as a tool can help to alleviate the symptoms. When feeling under pressure, it’s easy to reach for [...] Continue reading…

  For our final exercise in our Operation Transformation exercise series, Drew will teach you the curl press.   This will work on strengthening your biceps and your shoulders.   You will need two bottles of water, equal in weight or, if you have them, two weights.