Collagen alternatives for vegans
As we age, our natural collagen production slows down and decreases. Collagen is an animal-derived product, making it difficult for those following a plant-based lifestyle to choose the right supplements that provide similar benefits. Below we have listed the main preventative benefits of using collagen supplementation, and then suggested some plant-based supplement options that you […]
Tell me about marine collagen
Many people have been asking for an alternative to our chicken and bovine collagens. We’re excited to announce that we have managed to source a premium Marine Collagen that is wild caught, GMO-free with no nasties. It is low calcium, low sodium, hormone, antibiotic and preservative free. This great type 1 collagen is also relatively […]
Speed up your healing – dump gluten
Lack of essential and bioavailable proteins are a major contributing factor to persistent illness especially in those with gluten sensitivity. Protein is the main ingredient your body uses to build immune antibodies as well as heal inflamed structural tissues and muscles. Protein hence helps speed up your healing. These functions are vital for the following […]
Why is my Whey Protein price increasing?
We’re all learning the unintended consequences of Covid-19. The butterfly effect of a global pandemic on Whey Protein is quite profound. Firstly, let’s talk about how our Whey Protein is made. It’s the byproduct of the cheesemaking process. Milk is broken down into the curds and whey, with the curds being used for cheese, and […]
What is Chocolate Blooming?
Have you ever opened a chocolate bar and noticed a white layer over the surface of your chocolate or little, granular white specks? This is a common phenomenon, and is known as Chocolate Blooming. The good news is that it has little to no effect on your chocolate bar, other than making it slightly aesthetically […]
Creed Living partners with Heavy Chef
Creed Living, the home of Sally-Ann Creed®, South Africa’s most loved collagen and nutritional supplement company, has joined forces with Heavy Chef to help South African entrepreneurs achieve their full potential by providing educational videos and business insights from industry-leaders and successful entrepreneurs who have already blazed a trail in their field. Creed Living already […]
Sally-Ann Creed partners with vida e caffè
Sally-Ann Creed® has collaborated with South Africa’s premier coffee brand, vida e caffè, to offer sachets of our Pure Hydrolysed Collagen with their coffees. vida e caffè coffee is a delicious companion to our famous collagen, which, because it is hydrolysed, is unaffected by cold or heat, giving you a 6g dose of our 100% […]
The various “pauses” in menopause
In menopause, the ovaries ‘pause’ their output of estrogen but there are other pauses during this time to consider. There is simultaneously a pause in the androgenic hormones. These androgenic hormones come from the ovaries but they also come from the adrenals and this pause leads to a decrease in both testosterone and DHEA – […]
7 foods to help improve your skin
An unhealthy diet can not only damage your metabolism and cause weight gain but may also lead to chronic health conditions including diabetes and heart disease. What’s more, your diet has a direct impact on your skin, contributing to conditions such as ageing or even acne. Skin conditions often have a domino effect on your […]
