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Are You Including Enough Potassium In Your Diet?

Are You Including Enough Potassium In Your Diet?
Potassium is a mineral which helps your heart, kidneys and nerves function at their best. This mineral is an electrolyte and helps maintain optimal fluid volume and electrolyte balance in your body. Potassium can be found in a variety of foods including legumes, fish, dairy, fruits and vegetable. If you do not get enough of…
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Have you Tried the New Selection of Teas by Buddha Teas?

Have you Tried the New Selection of Teas by Buddha Teas?
Buddha Teas provide an exclusive range of not only delicious but nutritious tea blends. Each tea is made using unadulterated ingredients which when combined into a tea provide a range of health benefits. The new range stands true to these principles and now provides you with something new for your tastebuds to enjoy.   Organic…
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4 Common Protein Powders Explained

4 Common Protein Powders Explained
With the fitness industry offering a never-ending list of supplements here are four common protein powder varieties. First thing to look at before heading to your supplement store is to consider your diet quality. Obtaining protein through whole foods first is not only safer (1 in 5 supplements in Australia contain banned substances) but offer…
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Do You Know the Difference Between Collagen and Gelatin?

Do You Know the Difference Between Collagen and Gelatin?
  Collagen is gaining popularity in both fitness and cosmetic spheres. Collagen has some support to assist in ligament and tendon injury recovery and may support nail, hair, and skin health. Do you know the difference between collagen and gelatin? Read on to clear up any confusion: Gelatin This is when collagen is boiled and…
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How to Stay Hydrated Over Winter

How to Stay Hydrated Over Winter
With the cooler months here, it is very easy to forget to drink enough fluids to keep your body healthy. An adult is made up of around 60% water and almost brings truth to the saying that ‘humans are cucumbers with anxiety’. Water is essential to allow your body to: Help you digest your food.…
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Sports Supplement: Beta-Alanine

Sports Supplement: Beta-Alanine
  Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid, this means your body can make this amino acid without needing a direct source from the food you eat. Unlike most amino acids that are used for making proteins beta-alanine forms with histidine to make carnosine. Carnosine acts as a muscle buffer is the one which is most…
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Tips to Help you Save Money and Reduce Food Waste

Tips to Help you Save Money and Reduce Food Waste
Did you know that 25% of the food bought in Australia goes in the bin? This blog is going to help you to make the most of the food you buy, reduce waste, and save money at the same time. Buy in Season: This will save you money and you can freeze any extras to…
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Bi-Carb Soda for Sports Performance

Bi-Carb Soda for Sports Performance
During high intensity exercise you have likely felt the uncomfortable experience of lactic acid. The classic muscle burn and fatigue is due to the build up of excess of lactic acid, hydrogen ions and carbon dioxide in your muscles which create an acid environment. This is when sodium bicarbonate can help. Sodium carbonate is already…
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