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Benefits of ZINC

Benefits of ZINC

  Zinc is essential for good health. Of all the minerals in our body, iron is the most abundant mineral, closely followed by zinc. Zinc is key in the body, maintaining strong hair, skin, nails, bones and vision. It contributes to the healthy function of the immune system and plays a vital role ...
3 Vegan Myths debunked.

3 Vegan Myths debunked.

  ‘How do you get enough protein?’ ‘But vegan food is so expensive…’ ‘Something something amino acids…’ There’s lots of reasons why someone might be a bit intimidated to try a vegan diet.As children, we’re told that milk gives you strong bones. As teenagers, we’re told that lean meats like chic...
GET UP AND GO BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE

GET UP AND GO BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE

Wake up and get your day started with this amazing energy smoothie. Packed with protein its sure to keep you going all day. Ingredients 2 scoops (30g) Protein Shot of coffee Vanilla extract ( to taste) 1 cup (250ml) almond milk  1 tbsp almond butter  1 tsp chia seeds  1 tbsp rolled oats  a f...
Carbs are not the enemy.

Carbs are not the enemy.

Why have carbohydrates become the enemy to so many people? Is there any logic behind it? Or are carbs an unfairly maligned scapegoat?

Why is sleep important?

Why is sleep important?

HOW IMPORTANT IS SLEEP? In short sleep is very important. If you’re exercising hard, with a strict routine to reach your specific goals, it’s even more essential. Sleep is the time your body recovers and repairs. So if you’re putting it through its physical paces during the day, you need to a...