Protein shakes for women? That’s what Boxd Health claim to have made. Protein shakes with added vitamins and minerals ‘to re-energise you, to nourish you and help you to feel focused, refreshed and strong.’ Most protein shakes are unisex, or for men, at least from a marketing point of view, so what makes Boxd Health […]
Continue readingFlowers and cards getting done but want to say thank you? A healthy snack box from WellBoxes is a nutritious and generous alternative to bland gifts and generic fruit baskets that can perk someone up when they need a lift. Everyone knows healthy eating is, well, healthy, but sometimes it seems like too much effort […]
Continue readingNot keen on artificial protein shakes and fake food? I review Purition natural protein shake mixes as a more nutritious (and real) alternative. If you were to ask Purition what they’d describe themselves as it would be ‘real food’, which may surprise some of you who are using to seeing the macho sports protein […]
Continue readingAching muscles after exercise, joint pain or IBS symptoms giving you grief? I gave Truth Origins curcumin drops a try, as the supplement has a lot of evidence to support it helps with inflammation. Curcumin is a substance found in turmeric, a root that’s in the same family as ginger. It’s often used in Indian […]
Continue readingMany athletes and fitness enthusiasts need an extra dose of motivation to reach their goals. This boost often comes in the form of caffeine, which is ideal for coffee drinkers who need extra energy when hitting the gym. But, should you use coffee as a pre-workout drink? Here are some of the pros and […]
Continue readingLast year I became the BritMums health & fitness roundup editor and since then have published loads of healthy blog roundups, tips, recipes and more. Here’s the best for you to enjoy and be inspired from. BritMums is a parenting website and online community to discuss all things motherhood in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. They […]
Continue readingWhile dumbbells are useful and versatile workout equipment small enough to have at home, adjustable dumbbells mean you can change the weights without having to buy loads of pairs which take up too much space. While most adjustable dumbbells are essentially a mini barbell in that you add or remove weight plates as needed, […]
Continue readingEver had an inkling something is wrong but your GP won’t listen? Take control of your own health and do a personalised home health test from Thriva. Thriva offer various easy to do blood tests for all aspects of your health but I tried out their personalised testing service created around my personal health needs. […]
Continue readingIt’s been brought to my attention there’s a new food show, C5’s ‘Secrets of Your Supermarket Food’, that’s spouting nonsense, so cue rant. Shows like this make me really cross because I’m trying my best to help people become healthier and fitter through real evidence based nutritional science and I spend so much time […]
Continue readingIf you’re like me then finding snacks for the family that are both healthy, but also are tasty and feel like a treat is a tricky balance. So the Treat Trunk healthy snack box range could be a good way of trying new products and introducing the kids to new snacking ideas. Finding healthy […]
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