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5 MYTHS ABOUT PROTEIN AND A PLANT BASED DIET MYTH 1: PLANT BASED PROTEIN IS NOT COMPLETE PROTEINNot all plant-based proteins are incomplete despite what we hear from the latest celebrity-turned-health expert or personal trainers. Not only is plant based protein better for the planet and animal welfare, but in fact they can also complete when it comes to being COMPLETE. Our DAILY or POWER shake contain all the essential amino acids, including branched chain amino acids that support protein synthesis. And whether it’s a whey (dairy) or plant-based protein, all proteins begin the digestive process the same way: your...

EXTINCTION REBELLION We all have our own opinion on the self-proclaimed rebellions that have taken to the streets to peacefully protest. It seems that there are several objectives of the group. One is to cause disruption at a financial cost to provoke mass political change. Another is to show their commitment by sacrificing their own liberty for the cause, is some cases leading to prosecution. But can we really have genuine disdain towards people that are trying to inflict positive societal and environmental change?!  Our answer is, no!  Scientists have warned world leaders about the climate and ecological crisis for decades,...

1% Better Daily.  1% better each day, compounded, is 3800% better each year. 1% worse each day, compounded, means you lose 97% of your value each year. Have you ever tried a new diet that the latest 'influencer' is selling as foolproof? It promises to be an overnight success and you’ll drop 10 pounds overnight . The ex cast of TOWIE or Love Island says, “I can’t believe I lost so much weight in only three hours?!” Invariably, these diet schemes never work. If they did, we’d all be on the same diet, in terrific condition and the health industry...

In today’s society, we thrive on performance, competition and even (naively) perfection, which can lead to an increase in stress. The damage that stress causes is often underestimated and although we can’t avoid all stress in life, we can reduce its impact. By learning how to nurture our body’s natural state of balance, we can combat the role of stress in our lives and mental wellbeing. Unhealthy eating patterns can heighten stress levels and potentially increase your risk of health problems in the future if you don’t address them. According to the June review in the Journal of Nutrition and...

Action starts with a simply thought. It doesn’t need to be much thought, it may only last a few seconds, but there is no question that how we think sets the stage for what follows. When it comes to improving health, changing our mindset can result in significant health benefits. Here are 5 mindset shift changes:  Challenge negative thoughts. Negative thoughts happen, and that’s cool, but try challenging them instead of mulling over them and doing so create a practical alternative. For example, if your goal is to become more active and you miss your morning workout you might think, “I didn’t...