Menstrual Cycle Nutrition: Energy, Metabolism & Hormones
Much like fresh produce changes with the seasons in a year our body’s energy intakes differ during the course of a monthly menstrual cycle. Menstruators would be familiar with these shifts in energy, and certain cravings or hunger levels felt throughout the month.
The Link Between Gut Health & Skin Health
We’ve all tried treating our skin health from external sources. Acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, the list goes on. But have you tried supporting your skin health through supporting your gut health? Let us introduce you to the gut-skin connection.
Why Does the Body Lose Collagen?
Collagen is fast becoming one of the most talked about health products on the shelf, and for good reason. Backed by scientific research - and millions of health-conscious people - collagen peptides have known benefits for healthier skin, strong nails, gut health and bone strength. Out of all its benefits, collagen definitely receives its praise within the beauty space for its strong link to the regeneration of aging skin.
Bringing More Energy into 2023
For most people, the last few years have left us feeling tired, fatigued or just absolutely exhausted. Not to mention trying to keep up with our ever evolving fast-paced society. However, feelings of low energy and constant exhaustion are not normal and shouldn’t be celebrated as a sign of just working hard.
Cycle Supporting Vitamins & Minerals
The importance of vitamins and minerals goes far beyond our hair, skin and nails. With the launch of Active Cycle, we’d like to highlight some of the key hormone supporting vitamins and minerals you can prioritise for supporting a healthy cycle and pssst….. find them in our newest product!
Breaking Down Pro, Pre & Postbiotics
The beneficial bacteria that makes up the gut microbiota is almost 100% made up at birth, and continues to be maintained and developed through diet of the host. This is one reason why maintaining a healthy diet is so important. Especially one that provides an abundant amount of pro, pre and postbiotics. Let’s break them down.
Nutrients for Menstruation
When that time of the month rolls around cravings are high for all things sweet, tasty and comforting. And whilst it’s okay to lean into these cravings occasionally, there are much more nutrient dense options that will support your body during menstruation.
Collagen & the Link to Strong, Healthy Hair
Collagen is one of the most abundant extracellular proteins in the human body. For this reason, science has found many uses for collagen-based products in benefiting human health. The food industry in particular is increasing its demand for collagen products due to its high protein content. So how does collagen link to hair health?
Naturally Supporting Your Immunity
Having a healthy and strong immune system has always been a direct indicator of health. But now more than ever people are becoming more curious on how they can build stronger immunity. There are many elements of an unhealthy lifestyle – inactivity, poor diet, smoking, excessive alcohol – that negatively impact our immune system and even increase people’s predisposition to infection.
Spotlight on Iron
Iron is one mineral that over 1 billion of the global population is deficient in. Although iron is present in a great variety of foods there are many of us who are either not getting enough or simply not restoring our levels after periods of menstruation, pregnancy, chronic blood loss, endurance exercise and increased iron needs i.e., adolescence or childhood.
Seasonal Eating & the Gut Microbiome
Just like in our external environment, our internal environment – aka the gut microbiome – changes with the seasons. The human gut microbiome becomes populated around 1 year of age and continues being established through factors such as diet, environment, lifestyle, antibiotics and ageing. Obviously, due to the microbiome being located in the gut, diet is the major variable of gut microbiome composition.
Zinc & PMS
There is one mineral that when is below optimal levels in the body contributes to much of the psychological symptoms of PMS: zinc. Zinc is a major player in maintaining homeostasis in the body through creating DNA, building proteins, healing and repair, regulating a healthy immune system, reproductive health and hormone secretion. So, prioritising zinc intake is more than crucial.