It’s time to get familiar with quinoa, it’s nutritional value, the health benefits it can provide and the best way to integrate quinoa into a well-balanced diet. Quinoa – nutrition’s well-kept secret The first item to address is how to pronounce quinoa – think KEEN-wah and not kwin-oh-ah. The correct pronounciation has been an item … Read more
It’s time for a confession. I adore the mint and chocolate flavour combination. Mint slice cookies, after dinner mint chocolates, mint choc chip ice cream – I’m a sucker for them all. So it’s probably no surprise to learn that I simply can’t resist these Crunchy Mint Protein Cups. A perfectly balanced chocolatey, nutty bottom … Read more
Collagen is big news. Almost overnight, the collagen supplement market has mushroomed into a multi-million dollar business. Collagen powder can be found on pharmacy shelves and at the local supermarket. Magazines carry photos of celebrities claiming their apparently ageless ageing is down to a specific collagen serum. And social media influencers are all over Insta … Read more
If you have dipped your toe into the wonderful world of the collagen supplement, you’ll know that there are not only an endless range of brands to choose from, but also that collagen powder appears to come in a number of forms – collagen protein, hydrolysed collagen (or hydrolyzed), collagen peptides and hydrolyzed collagen peptides … Read more
Whether you wish to build muscle mass, supplement your regular diet, pack in nutrients as you train for a sporting event, compensate for skipping meals or are even trying to lose weight, there are many reasons to take protein powder. Why Choose a Vegan Protein Powder? There are just as many reasons why people choose … Read more
In this delicious and simple recipe, bananas and oats are blitzed in the blender to make irresistibly fluffy protein pancakes. Confession time. I’ve been hearing about high protein pancakes made from naturally sweet, ripe bananas and low GI rolled oats, all knocked together in a blender, and it got me thinking. The idea of a … Read more
Healthy eating has never tasted better than our scrumptious raspberry mousse protein slice! Raspberries. I love them and always pop a packet in my shopping trolley when I pass the fruit section. Fresh raspberries and frozen raspberries. Raspberry jelly and raspberry sorbet. Raspberry ice cream and – one of my childhood favs – raspberry mousse. … Read more
We all deserve a reward and there are few things as rewarding as our irresistible chocolate hazelnut protein brownie. Nourishing, but decadent! Chocolate and hazelnut. There’s a reason why it’s the flavour pairing behind one of the most famous spreads of all time. So what if you could take those divine flavours and turn them … Read more
Chocolate and peanut butter – it’s a classic combo for a reason. And even better, if you choose your ingredients wisely, it’s a pretty healthy option as well. A sweet treat that you simply mix together and chuck in the fridge for an hour? We’re into that. A delicious snack that’s packed full of protein … Read more
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