By Anita Sturnham - Aug 22, 2018 - In Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Protein- what’s all the fuss about? Protein is the building block of life. It is a macronutrient that we must consume in our diet to perform many essential functions in our bodies. Chemically, protein is made up of amino acids. Skin, hair and nails are mostly made...
By Anita Sturnham - Aug 15, 2018 - In Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Nurse Fiona’s High protein power balls Are you looking for healthy snack options that are easy and quick to prepare? Nurse Fiona’s high protein power balls are High in protein, vegan, gluten free, low GI, packed full of minerals (Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium), high...
By Anita Sturnham - Aug 8, 2018 - In Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Nutrition
What exactly is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s found in our skin, muscles, bones, blood vessels, digestive system and tendons. As we age our collagen production reduces leading to wrinkles, sagging skin, joint pain and digestive...
By Anita Sturnham - Aug 1, 2018 - In Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Lycopene is a bright red pigment & potent phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that should be eaten in abundance over spring and summer. Studies have shown that this nutrient...
By Anita Sturnham - Jul 26, 2018 - In Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Nutrition
‘Brain fog’, also referred to as mental fatigue is a common side effect of our fast paced, modern lifestyles. What we eat and how we live can have a major impact on our brain health. The brain depends upon a stream of vitamins, minerals, glucose, amino acids and fatty...
