Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic that is rising at a terrifying rate. The number of adults living with diabetes globally was estimated at 422 million in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980 – an increase of almost 400% [1]. Even with adjustments for our ageing population, the global prevalence of diabetes has nearly doubled…. View Article
As the weather begins to turn, many of us start to worry about getting sick. There are a few healthy habits that will help to get your immune system through harsh times. We’ve included some diet and lifestyle tips to help support your immune system and ramp up its defence against attack. 1. Protein with… View Article
Are you looking for a more filling breakfast to keep you going through the morning? Pump up the protein in the first meal of the day with these swaps! Swap your Pancakes for PROTEIN PANCAKES. Who else loves a pancake stack? Most cafe style and store-bought mixes are mostly high in sugar and carbs, and… View Article
At The Protein Bread Co, we spend plenty of time in the test kitchen to make sure that our low carb mixes are as versatile as they are tasty. From protein bars to savoury shortbread, there’s something for everyone here, and all made with our Protein Pancake Mix! Corn & Halloumi Fritters by Miss Florrie. … View Article
When it comes to weight loss, we often think about what we are not going to eat – what foods we might need to say good bye to and how many calories we are going to restrict. How does this process of restriction serve your mental health, and is it effective? The key to successful weight… View Article
So I thought and thought about what I could write about something we all might have in common… Mojo – Drive, fire, motivation, inspiration, my “get up and go!”I lost my drive – mojo, motivation, fire – whatever you want to call it. About 18 months ago actually. I don’t remember if it was all… View Article
Iron is important in any diet – and you probably know this, but may not know why. I feel like so many people are iron deficient (purely based on the fact that a number of friends have recently been diagnosed with this!) but there are ways in which we can help this. If your on… View Article
Both a Plant Based and Vegan diet can at times sound a little similar. Unsurprisingly it’s not hard to get mixed up between the two at first sight. A Plant Based and Vegan diet involve eating lots of wholefoods – but what is the actual difference? Well let me tell you, there are a few… View Article
Whether you’re a newbie to the Plant Based diet, or someone who has been on a Plant Based diet for a while, it’s always nice to have some new go-to Plant Based recipes. I am a huge vegetable lover and enjoy eating meals packed full of vegetables and wholefood ingredients. Here are my top 10… View Article
My motto in life is that anything is possible – if you want something badly enough then you can make it happen. In this case, if you want to combine the Keto and Plant Based diets – then of course you can. It might be a little tricky at times, in the sense that the… View Article
It’s Sunday morning, 4:45AM. My alarm goes off. I’m lying in bed, warm, comfortable, relaxed. As I slowly wake, it dawns on me that this was not a normal Sunday… I jumped out of bed energetically – equally excited and anxious about what lay in store for me that day. The house was quiet and… View Article
For me, low carb is personal. I know how much being low carb helps me out. My energy levels. Sleeping. No headaches in the morning. Lowers stress and anxiety levels. I also know how much it helps out my family members who live by it. Old school doctors say that diabetes runs in my family,… View Article
I had a big realisation as a teenager where I went from living to eat, to eating to live. For me, low carb just makes sense. It’s not a diet, it’s not a fad, it’s not restrictive and I rarely feel like I’m missing out. These are all arguments that anti-low carb proponents use against… View Article
Ever since my teens, I’ve had a love hate relationship with food (I’m sure I’m not the only one). Love being the fact that I love baking and entertaining, and I also love the huge positive benefit the right healthy foods can have on our bodies, minds and overall wellbeing. I believe we are here… View Article
The power of the mind is an incredible thing and everyone should want to uncover the extraordinary ability that lies within us. If we all could appreciate the capabilities of what we have, the possibilities are endless as to what you can achieve. We are all born with the tools, it’s up to you to… View Article
