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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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The Science to Help You Maintain Weight Loss

The Science to Help You Maintain Weight Loss
  Have you ever been on a diet? Most people have tried more than one and the bottom line is they do not tend to last. The restriction phase followed by the rebound of weight which can leave you back at where you started and more than likely with a bit more weight added on.…
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Why You Should Optimize Your Health After Childbirth

Why You Should Optimize Your Health After Childbirth
The importance of nutrition postnatally is essential for you to assist your recovery and health after giving birth. This time can be incredibly stressful, and your own self care can easily slip down your priorities list which can also result in poorer food choices. Postnatal nutrition is so important your body has gone through a…
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Sports Nutrition: Creatine Supplementation

Sports Nutrition: Creatine Supplementation
The sports supplement market is a dominant player in the fitness industry whether you are a weekly workout warrior to an elite athlete. The bad news is many supplements are not backed up by science to assist you in your goals. There is good news though as there are a few though which have been…
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