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What is a good, healthy breakfast?
Many people ask me what we eat for breakfast – well that’s a loaded question – all sorts of things! But we’ll get to that later. A healthy breakfast is really important in helping you to avoid the mid-morning crash that most people feel after eating an unhealthy breakfast. It’s all about the secret of keeping your blood sugar stable. Here are some tips and ideas of how to have a great breakfast that keeps you feeling fabulous all day. However, be cautious and bear the following in mind: Eat fruit with a low-glycaemic index– As this will help stabilise your blood sugar levels thereby minimising the crash, which can often leave you feeling irritable and hungry. Fruits with a low glycaemic index/sugar content include apple, blueberry, cherry , grapefruit, grape, orange, peach, pear and a plum. Minimise your sugar intake – Minimising sugary foods is the best way to avoid the brain fog, mid-morning sugar cravings and subsequent weight gain and inflammation that sugary food brings with it. What about that morning cuppa? Habitual intake of 3 to 4 cups of coffee is said to be safe and is associated with the most robust beneficial effects. Brews solely made with chicory will not give you the beneficial properties so rather steer from it. You know what they say, “life begins after coffee”. Reduce your intake of refined breads, cereals, breakfast bars and pastries – Eating refined starches is similar to eating sugar, as they are quickly converted to sugar in the body and have the same effect as sugar. If eating a healthy breakfast – which will give you energy, a clear mind, great mood, prevent both cravings and even hunger for most of the day – is what you’re after, here are some tips: Eat healthy fats – Healthy fats are extremely beneficial and nutritious. Think pasture-fed butter, pork lard, duck fat, coconut oil, olive oil and macadamia oil for a start. (Healthy fats won’t make you fat by the way.) Treat yourself to some real food in the form of animal protein – such as eggs, chicken livers, fatty fish (salmon, sardines, pilchards, tuna), and steak. Fry lightly in butter or coconut oil, and you will be set up for the day. Don’t be scared of having eggs every single day. Steak and eggs is a great brekkie – with a few sprigs of rocket. Mmmmm…. Add in some vegetables like rocket, spinach, watercress, a slice or so of aubergine, asparagus, even ½ an avocado – anything you fancy. Have a cup of coffee if you wish, but try it black without sugar. Avoid tea directly after breakfast as the tannins will interfere with iron absorption – save that for tea time. People often ask us what we have for breakfast, so here are OUR favourite healthy breakfasts: Avocado with smoked salmon or fresh sautéed salmon. Rocket/watercress with scrambled eggs and sometimes a little slice of goat cheese. Wilted spinach with scrambled eggs in butter (or our homemade Hollandaise sauce). Eggs and bacon, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms – all done in pasture-fed butter. Chicken livers sautéed in butter or coconut oil or both, with asparagus and mushrooms. Baby mixed grill of a small pasture-fed charcuterie sausage, little piece of steak and an egg with asparagus and a few cherry tomatoes, maybe even fatty bacon and mushrooms. It’s not necessary to overeat by the way, just eat enough for a good brekkie. The variations are endless, and you need to have what you feel like that day. We need to only eat to hunger, not routine or habit. However, don’t try to avoid food – eat when you are hungry and three good meals a day will give you a wonderful array of nutrients your body needs. Not eating often deprives you of much-needed nutrition, and it’s different for everyone. So just eat when you are hungry.
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Lets talk about Sugar Alternatives!
Time to get Alternative! We are all becoming more conscious about our daily sugar intake and the amount of hidden sugars consumed. 14 November is World Diabetes Day, and a great opportunity to share about some insight into sugar alternatives. We regularly get asked about the differences between our various “sugar alternatives” especially related to concerns surrounding weight loss, dental health or pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes. Keto Sweet, Xylitol, Erythritol and are all regarded as “sugar alcohols” which are a form of reduced-calorie sweeteners and a category of sweet carbohydrates. Sugar alcohols are partially resistant to digestion and act like dietary fibre. Despite the word ‘alcohol’ being in the name it doesn’t actually contain ethanol. In fact many sugar alcohols are found naturally in fruits and vegetables. Sugar alcohols have a similar chemical structure to sugar and activate the receptors in your tongue to register a sweet taste. Time to introduce you to our “Big Three” sugar alternatives! 1. Sally-Ann Creed® Keto Sweet is another South African first! Meet the amazing “Monk Fruit”! This amazing fruit got its name from the Buddhist Monks who first used it. As the monk’s meditated and lived on the misty mountains of Guilin, they discovered a fruit they treasured and cultivated for its sweetness and healing properties. To back their ancient claims up, a 2011 study showed that the Monk Fruit’s mogrosides are anti-inflammatory, keep blood sugar levels stable and may help prevent cancer. Mogrosides are compounds which taste sweet but have no glycaemic index, carbs or calories … and no lingering aftertaste! Sally-Ann Creed® Keto Sweet is an amazing product which tastes like sugar (Sally-Ann has said it tastes better than sugar!) and has a host of other benefits. It’s a 1 for 1 sugar replacement. Keto Sweet is useful for diabetics and those with Insulin Resistance. It doesn’t spike insulin and promotes weight loss. Keto Sweet is perfect to bake with and fantastic for any of the following diets: Keto, Diabetic, Candida, Paleo, LCHF, Vegan, Sugar-Free, Non-GMO, Weight loss. Keto Sweet is heat stable, delicious and is the same sweetness as sugar. It is the closest taste to sugar of all the natural keto sweeteners Directions for use: Use as a 1 for 1 sugar replacement 2. Xylitol Xylitol is a common ingredient in sugar-free chewing gums and many oral care products. It is as sweet as sugar but has 40% fewer calories. The health benefits of Xylitol have been widely spoken about and may also be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Xylitol is very successfully used in tea, coffee, food and baking. It is also heat stable and very versatile. Directions for use: Use as 1 for 1 sugar replacement. 3. Erythritol Erythritol is produced by fermenting the glucose in corn starch and has 70% of the sweetness of sugar but 5% of the calories. Erythritol mostly gets absorbed in your blood stream and does not doesn’t reach your large intestine in significant amounts For this reason it is very popular and doesn’t have the same digestive side effects as most other sugar alcohols. One study suggested that Erythritol might be a preferred sugar substitute for people with diabetes. Researchers also found Erythritol may act as a strong antioxidant with a favourable effect on blood vessels. Like Xylitol, Erythritol is very successfully used in tea, coffee, food and baking. It is also heat stable and very versatile. Directions for use: You will need a little more than a teaspoon to equal the sweetness of the same amount of sugar. Sources: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/is-xylitol-safe-for-humans/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21765599/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4037362/
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How to use our Grace skincare range
Morning Routine Step One: Cleanser Our Daily Cleanser contains glycerine, niacinamide and squalene. Each of these ingredients has specially been included thanks to their amazing effects on the skin. Together they complement each other to produce a nourishing, age defying cleanser that leaves your skin makeup-free, and hydrated. It is a gentle gel cleanser that foams up superbly, removing makeup and impurities effortlessly. It is suitable for all skin types and you can say goodbye to tight, dried out skin along with poorly removed makeup panda eyes, and hello to a radiant, clean complexion. How to use: Apply a small, pea sized dollop onto your fingertips, gently lather onto a wet face and rinse off thoroughly. Suitable for morning and evening use Learn more about our Cleanser here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-daily-cleanser-125ml/ Step Two: Collagen Serum Our Collagen Serum contains Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and is an ultra hydrating, specially formulated serum to help your skin lock in moisture while reducing the signs of fine lines and wrinkles. This serum provides instant skin radiance and rejuvenation as well as long term restorative effects. Collagen particles cannot penetrate the skin as the molecules are too large, however they are able to create an incredibly moisture-rich layer that the hyaluronic acid molecules are able to absorb moisture from to transport into the deeper layers of the dermis. This dual action results in less wrinkles and fine lines – on the skin’s surface, the outermost layer is noticeably plumper and more hydrated, while the lower layers of the skin benefit long term with increased moisture stores. If this weren’t enough, we have also incorporated rosehip oil due to its naturally high Vitamin C content, meaning it further stimulates collagen production within the skin while providing anti-ageing properties, and essential fatty acids known to support the skin and its skin barrier. How to use it: While the skin is still damp, apply 1 pump onto fingertips and gently smooth onto face. Learn more about our Collagen Serum here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-collagen-serum-30ml/ Step Three: Vitamin C Serum Vitamin C is a phenomenal active ingredient known in the skincare industry for its antioxidant properties. It is able to stimulate skin cell renewal as well as promote collagen production within the skin. When applied topically, Vitamin C accelerates the skin turn over and promotes more plump, hydrated skin cell growth. Although it is such a powerhouse compound, it is highly unstable, meaning it is quick to oxidise. For this reason we created a Vitamin C Serum that contains Vitamin E and IntenCfy (ergothioneine & mannitol). Together these actives encourage stability while delivering a high potency, antioxidant formulation that the skin loves! It also provides amazing phyto-protection. This means that the sun’s UVA and UVB radiation will not have such detrimental effects long term, as the ingredients are able to protect the cells from this damage. If this weren’t enough, we incorporated turmeric to provide a soothing, anti-inflammatory quality to this serum, while further strengthening its antioxidant potency. How to use: Apply 1 pump onto fingertips, gently smooth onto face before applying moisturizer Learn more about our Vitamin C Serum here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-vitamin-c-serum-30ml/ Step Four: Collagen Moisturiser Our Collagen Moisturiser is ultra hydrating, and specifically formulated to nourish the outermost layer of the skin while improving long term skin health and appearance due to the inclusion of hyaluronic acid in the formulation. When applied topically, collagen is able to create a moisture rich film on the surface of the skin’s epidermis. This provides instant hydration to the outermost layer of the skin and results in a visibly plumper look and more hydrated feel. The hyaluronic acid is then able to transport the retained water on the skin to the deeper skin layers, replenishing the hyaluronic acid stores while providing more moisture on a deeper level. Together these actives create an ultra nourishing formulation, shown to have both short and long term benefits to the skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Further to this, we included the aromatherapy properties of neroli. This inclusion provides the moisturiser with a natural, subtle aroma while soothing the skin due to its natural anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. How to use: Apply a small amount to face and neck area, both morning and night after serums Learn more about our Collagen Moisturiser here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-collagen-moisturiser-50ml/ Evening Routine Step One: Cleanser Our Daily Cleanser contains glycerine, niacinamide and squalene. Each of these ingredients has specially been included thanks to their amazing effects on the skin. Together they complement each other to produce a nourishing, age defying cleanser that leaves your skin makeup-free, and hydrated. It is a gentle gel cleanser that foams up superbly, removing makeup and impurities effortlessly. It is suitable for all skin types and you can say goodbye to tight, dried out skin along with poorly removed makeup panda eyes, and hello to a radiant, clean complexion. How to use: Apply a small, pea sized dollop onto your fingertips, gently lather onto a wet face and rinse off thoroughly. Suitable for morning and evening use. Learn more about our Cleanser here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-daily-cleanser-125ml/ Step Two: Collagen Serum Our Collagen Serum contains Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and is an ultra hydrating, specially formulated serum to help your skin lock in moisture while reducing the skins of fine lines and wrinkles. This serum provides instant skin radiance and rejuvenation as well as long term restorative effects. Collagen particles cannot penetrate the skin as the molecules are too large, however they are able to create an incredibly moisture-rich layer that the hyaluronic acid molecules are able to absorb moisture from to transport into the deeper layers of the dermis. This dual action results in less wrinkles and fine lines – on the skin’s surface, the outermost layer is noticeably plumper and more hydrated, while the lower layers of the skin benefit long term with increased moisture stores. If this weren’t enough, we have also incorporated rosehip oil due to its naturally high Vitamin C content, meaning it further stimulates collagen production within the skin while providing anti-ageing properties, and essential fatty acids known to support the skin and its skin barrier. How to use it: While the skin is still damp, apply 1 pump onto fingertips and gently smooth onto face. Learn more about our Collagen Serum here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-collagen-serum-30ml/ Step Three: Retinol Serum Retinol is a Vitamin A derivative that is known in the beauty industry as the ‘holy grail’ of skincare. The reason for this being that it is able to stimulate skin cell turnover while reducing collagen breakdown and prompting collagen production. As we age our collagen production naturally decreases, and the constant sun exposure and day-to-day wear and tear accelerates this breakdown. Retinol is like a skin cell-communicator that encourages growth, revealing new skin cells that are rich in collagen resulting in a smoother, firmer and tighter skin appearance. How to use: At night, apply 1 pump onto fingertips, and gently smooth onto face If new to retinol, limit use to two times per week. Thereafter increase use to every second night for two weeks, building up to nightly application. Always use retinol after water serums but before heavier treatments Important to note: Do not use in conjunction with other retinoid treatments. Retinoids can make the skin more sensitive to UV radiation. Always ensure that you make use of sun protection while incorporating retinoids into your skincare regime. Acne prone skin may experience an increase in acne during the first few weeks of application. This is known as ‘purging’ and should clear with time. When pregnant or breastfeeding, it is recommended to avoid any skincare products that contain retinoids. When it comes to retinol, it is important to remember two things. Firstly, patience is key. Build up your skin tolerance slowly as it can take 3 – 6 months of consistent use before improvements are apparent. Secondly, Vitamin A (regardless of the derivative form and application) increases skin sensitivity and in particular sun sensitivity. Always use sunscreen when incorporating this product into your regime. Learn more about our Retinol Serum here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-retinol-05-serum-30ml/ Step Four: Collagen Moisturiser Our Collagen Moisturiser is ultra hydrating, and specifically formulated to nourish the outermost layer of the skin while improving long term skin health and appearance due to the inclusion of hyaluronic acid in the formulation. When applied topically, collagen is able to create a moisture rich film on the surface of the skin’s epidermis. This provides instant hydration to the outermost layer of the skin and results in a visibly plumper look and more hydrated feel. The hyaluronic acid is then able to transport the retained water on the skin to the deeper skin layers, replenishing the hyaluronic acid stores while providing more moisture on a deeper level. Together these actives create an ultra nourishing formulation, shown to have both short and long term benefits to the skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Further to this, we included the aromatherapy properties of neroli. This inclusion provides the moisturiser with a natural, subtle aroma while soothing the skin due to its natural anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. How to use: Apply a small amount to face and neck area, both morning and night after serums Learn more about our Collagen Moisturiser here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-collagen-moisturiser-50ml/
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Meet Grace - our new skincare range
Ageing is a natural part of life, and at Sally-Ann Creed we believe it is something worth celebrating. While we cannot stop this process, we can help our body age in the best possible way – we like to think of it as ageing with grace. Sally-Ann Creed has always believed that everyone can achieve holistic wellness through nutrition, and that by eating clean, healthy foods and supplementing where necessary, we can optimise our body’s natural processes. Today we’re about to begin a new journey. A journey where we focus on our biggest organ – our skin. The first step on this journey begins with the launch of our new skincare range – Grace. Consisting of a Collagen Moisturiser, Daily Cleanser, and 3 incredible serums – Collagen Serum, Retinol Serum, and a Vitamin C Serum. Grace has a single purpose – allowing all of us to age with grace. This incredible new range is specially formulated using the best possible ingredients to provide your skin with intense, hydrating moisture, while stimulating targeted skin cell renewal to produce a smoother, more even-skin-toned appearance, and a revitalised glow. Our skin is made of 3 layers – the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin that serves as a protective layer to lock in moisture and nutrients, while keeping out harmful pollutants. It also provides protection against the sun and its UV rays. The dermis is the middle layer where you will find nerves, proteins, glands, enzymes and blood vessels. Finally we have the hypodermis, also referred to as the subcutaneous tissue. This is the base layer of our skin where you will find fat cells, nerves and blood vessels. When we’re young, our skin is naturally plump, hydrated, and has a noticeable ‘youthful glow’ as we so often hear. Our skin is made up of collagen, hyaluronic acid, elastin, moisture, and many other intricate elements. As we age, our natural collagen stores decline, collagen and hyaluronic acid production decreases, and elastin starts to break down, resulting in a less supported dermis, with saggy skin and less hydration. In the epidermis layer, lines and wrinkles start to develop, and skin hyperpigmentation may occur due to this natural ageing process, as well phyto damage caused by UV ray exposure. We all know the wonderful benefits of supplementing with Pure Hydrolysed Collagen and Vitamin C, so why would we need a topical option too? The benefits of collagen may take time to physically manifest as our body first directs the collagen to areas that need it most, which in many cases is our joints, muscles, and digestive system, leaving us waiting for it to take effect on our skin, especially as we fight the effects of sun damage, stress, and general ageing. By applying collagen topically, we are able to quickly and safely provide intense hydration and moisture to our outer epidermis layer. A topical Vitamin C application allows for direct absorption by the skin, resulting in quicker, more visible benefits. Over the past couple of months, we have consulted with many skincare experts and industry manufacturers on our quest to formulate the perfect skincare range. We wanted to develop a range that not only provides lasting results, but also supports our ethos of only using the purest and cleanest of ingredients. We insisted on alcohol-, paraben- and fragrance-free formulations. This is why we deliberately decided to exclude a skin protection factor from the moisturiser, we will leave that up to you to decide how you wish to protect your skin from the sun. Where applicable, we included essential oils for their incredible scent and effective medicinal properties. Each product in this range has been specially formulated to provide amazing results, and to work in conjunction with one another. From the specific active ingredients to the overall formulations, we developed a range specifically designed to provide your skin with intense moisture, while increasing collagen production and skin cell turnover. These key driving factors are instrumental in the overall health and appearance of your skin. By using this complete range you will find your skin is more nourished and healthy, with fewer wrinkles and a radiant glow! We know how daunting it is to try any new skincare product, so we’ve put together a wonderful trial set consisting of sample sizes of all 5 of these incredible products. While we’ve taken every measure to ensure that our products are as pure as possible, it’s always best to make sure that your unique skin is compatible with all of them before you make the move. Available immediately through our online store, and in our wonderful little shop in Westlake, this range of products are the perfect complement to our wide range of existing wellness products. View the full range at sallyanncreed.co.za/grace Sally-Ann Creed’s care and passion for her clients are the cornerstones of Creed Living. Her tireless work over the last 30 years has made Sally-Ann Creed® one of South Africa’s most-loved brands and the embodiment of best practice, innovation, purity, and trust. The Creed Living team are obsessively committed to preserving Sally-Ann’s legacy and she is the inspiration that guides us forward.
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Candida 101
Candida albicans is a yeast/fungus that is found in all of our digestive systems. When kept in balance with our good bacteria, Candida doesn’t cause any problems. But Candida is “opportunistic” – which means, given the opportunity, it can, and will, grow out of control. When we have an overabundance of this yeast in our bodies we can develop issues. There are many strains, with Candida albicans being the most common. What causes Candida to grow out of control? It can start with just one course of antibiotics. Antibiotics wipe out bacteria both the good and bad. When our good bacteria levels are down, this can set up the perfect environment for Candida to take over. That is why it is absolutely essential to rebuild your good bacteria after a course of antibiotics. If you have had multiple courses of antibiotics, without replenishing with a high quality probiotic – the likelihood of you having a Candida overgrowth is quite high. Other things that contribute to Candida overgrowth include: • A high sugar diet: in order to survive, yeasts need sugar. So high sugar diets feed yeasts. That is why many people find relief from many issues from ketogenic diets (higher fat, low carb) – they literally starve the yeasts. • Antibiotics – in addition to taking antibiotics for infections, we are exposed to antibiotics in our food supply – when we eat animal products that have been treated with antibiotics, it could be affecting our gut bacteria balance. • GMOs/Pesticides – did you know that Roundup (the top pesticide used on our food and environment) was patented as an antibiotic before it found it’s purpose as a pesticide? So when we eat foods treated with Roundup – it could be affecting our bacteria balance. The top foods treated with Roundup are soy, corn, and wheat – see a pattern here? These are some of the top foods people are reacting to. • Medications – many medications can impact our gut bacterial balance including birth control pills, NSAIDs, and many others. COULD YOU HAVE CANDIDA? • Digestive issues – such as bloating, “beer belly”, constipation and/or diarrhoea • Toenail fungus • White coating on tongue • Hormone imbalances • Autoimmune conditions • Skin issues/rashes • Food intolerances • Recurring urinary tract and yeast infections • Chemical sensitivities, allergies • Depression, anxiety, mood swings • Brain fog, forgetfulness • Headaches, migraines • Stubborn weight gain • Fatigue • Frequent infections • Alcohol intolerance (get drunk easily, poor recovery) – Candida releases a toxin called acetylaldehyde, which is the same chemical that makes us drunk from alcohol. So those with Candida overgrowth may already be “pre-drunk” from the Candida. • Sugar cravings (yeast needs sugar to survive, so you crave it) WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT IN A NUTSHELL Follow a very clean-eating diet where you remove all the sugary, carbohydrate-rich foods for a month, eating vegetables, protein and fat – the yeast cannot survive on these. Anything remotely sugary like fruit, sugars, honey etc must be removed. You can use a good Candida-killing supplement programme too – and together this will sort it out. Here are our recommendations: 1. Eat fresh veggies, animal protein and healthy fats ONLY for a month – no rubbish 2. No dairy – make your own almond milk (NEVER buy it, the bought ones are all full of other nasties 3. No grains or seed oils – stick with the healthy fats like butter, olive oil, lard etc 4. Take Olive Leaf and MaxiProbiotic daily 5. Use Pure Hydrolysed Collagen daily too – as if you have Candida you will have leaky gut as well, and this is a marvellous way to very quickly heal leaky gut 6. You can use Keto Sweet – the new sweetener sweeping South Africa which has no carbs, no calories, no sugar – but tastes exactly like sugar 7. Try to have a relaxing time during the month while dealing with this. You’ll find these products above in our online store here
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Paleo vs Keto
If you really want to follow a proper Paleo, Keto, or low-carb lifestyle, you shouldn’t be buying ANYTHING that is not real food (meat, veg, fats etc) – in fact nothing you don’t make and/or cook yourself. You won’t buy “keto-friendly” rusks, “keto-friendly” drinks or processed products, because you’ll be out of ketosis in no time and departing from the ethos of keto. If you are following a Paleo lifestyle, which absolutely demands only fresh, whole food – you’ll be eating nothing processed whatsoever! Keto and Paleo are both about REAL food, but Paleo would be the strictest when it comes to healthy living (in our view). Many products boast that they are “keto friendly”. It’s either Keto or it’s not – nothing is “Paleo friendly”, “low carb friendly” or “keto friendly”. The same goes for banting and all the other buzzwords around this type of lifestyle. There are, however, some cross-overs in all these lifestyles, as you’ll see from the picture. Paleo This is a healthy diet based on whole food and may also be the answer to both your health and weight issues for good. It will definitely make you feel fabulous as it improves: Muscle tone Skin & wrinkles Boosts mood Boosts immunity and enhances healing The other fantastic thing about living a paleo lifestyle is that it’s all-out eating simply to affect healthy, long-term change. You can count on improved levels of health, freedom from aches and pains and getting rid of chronic inflammation and fatigue. These are just a few of the great changes you can look forward to because a paleo lifestyle is: Nutrient-rich Anti-inflammatory Hormone modulating A Paleo diet also helps the body reset and rebuild a stronger cellular system because of the foods which are easily absorbed and digested most efficiently by your body, including: Vegetables Fruits Lean meats/eggs Seafood Naturally occurring healthy fats Paleo demands that we have NO processed food, no sugars, no alcohol and very few starches and those you do have are from vegetables only, as no grains are eaten and little or no dairy. Keto This is quite different from Paleo and not recommended for everyone, whereas Paleo can be recommended for everyone. Keto is a diet very high in fat, very low in carbs and a moderate amount of protein. The aim is to burn and utilise fat for energy instead of relying on carbs. The burning of fat instead of glucose is known as ketosis. This lifestyle can certainly help weight loss, balance blood sugar and insulin levels and help you become healthier, but it’s hard work, and very difficult to sustain. You need to know that before you start, plus it’s contra-indicated in pregnancy, lactating women and those with thyroid problems – as well as a few other health conditions – so make sure you don’t leap into this without sound advice. Keto, in our humble opinion, is best suited to young, healthy athletes. We also recommend that you not remain in keto for too long. Rather do what is called a ‘carb cycle’ where you go keto for a fixed amount of time, then break keto, returning after a few weeks. I don’t believe it is sustainable or healthy (our personal opinion) for too long for a number of reasons. However, benefits you can expect include: Enhanced endurance and performance A boost to your metabolism Weight loss (most of the time but certainly not always, especially in women) What’s the difference? Very often people think the only difference between paleo and keto is the amount of carbs involved and the ratio of fat to carbs to protein, but there’s much more to it (I’m only scratching the surface. Paleo & Keto both include these foods: Wild-caught fish Avocados Non-starchy vegetables Drink plenty of clean water Pasture-reared meats/eggs Bone broths Both Paleo and Keto avoid alcohol, sugar, processed food, damaged seed oils, junk food and packaged foods. Paleo can help you feel energised and refreshed from the start, while adjusting to Keto can often cause detox-like symptoms of what’s sometimes called “Keto flu” which is very unpleasant. Some people even get a nasty keto rash. Where keto cuts out almost all carbs, Paleo is more concerned with the quality of food. Both Paleo and Keto allow you to consume carbs – but the ratio is vastly different – although both are low-carb eating plans. Keto allows very few carbs in order to enter a state of ketosis even eliminating certain vegetables and virtually all fruit. Paleo living strongly discourages dairy while Keto encourages certain types of dairy – grass-fed butter and Greek yoghurt are among some of the dairy options that are high in fat and low in carbs for the Keto lifestyle. So which is best for you? Although there are several similarities between Keto and Paleo, their philosophies are definitely different. Keto is focused on metabolic change while Paleo focuses on a holistic approach with your food choice as most important. Unlike Keto, Paleo focuses a lot on lifestyle changes. Keto is more about getting into ketosis whereas Paleo is about a new lifestyle and eating regimen for life. Our personal preference is Paleo. Sally-Ann lived more or less this way for 3 decades, and wouldn’t change it for the world! It’s the easiest and most effective of all. xx
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Meet our Mothers Day 2022 Winner
To celebrate Mothers Day 2022, we partnered with Fenn Collective to spoil one lucky mom with a wonderful red Fenn bag, and R1500 worth of Sally-Ann Creed products. After receiving countless entries from children nominating their moms, we randomly chose our winner – Eldoray Sickle from Cape Town. Eldoray is one of the most wonderful people we’ve met and we’re overjoyed to be able to bless her with this incredible prize.
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Beating Food Addiction
Unfortunately, this is a very real condition, but one that you can conquer. Most of us eat a bit more than we should now and then, but I’m referring here to people who develop an addiction to food – addiction is not only about drugs and alcohol. Food addiction is commonly called compulsive overeating or binge eating, where a person eats more than is needed and finds it hard to stop. A food addict often feels guilty and gets depressed, even feeling self-disgust. How does this happen, how can you identify whether you have a food addiction, and what can be done about it? Overeating can be a way to ‘bury your sorrows’, to deal with pain, abuse or loneliness, or seek ‘comfort’ in food. But there is another way you can become a food addict – by eating junk food. It’s highly addictive, nutrient poor (so your body wants more), and it becomes a learned behaviour. The more junk food you eat, the more you want to eat, and the worse you feel. The weight piles on and a vicious circle can ensue, leading sometimes to bulimia and even self-harming. In this stressful world in which we live there’s never been a more important time to eat whole, real food and eliminate junk/processed food. If you’ve been eating processed food for a long time, you probably don’t even think about fresh food. If you regularly eat processed/prepared food from the supermarket or takeaway food which gets put into a microwave for convenience, you may be in this category. Foods which are typically addictive are pizza, chips, chocolate, fried chicken from vendors, burgers, fizzy drinks and any number of other processed and takeaway foods. Why food makes you feel better Unfortunately, food addicts need a ‘fix’ and only feel better when they eat that food they crave. Cravings are part of food addiction just like any addiction. Foods high in sugar, damaged fats and chemicals stimulate the brain’s ‘reward’ center, releasing ‘feel good’ hormones such as dopamine – a neurotransmitter which gives a sense of pleasure. In time, the brain becomes accustomed to dopamine, and more food is needed to release the same amount of dopamine, just as a drug addict needs higher doses as time goes on to create the same ‘high’. Sex, exercise and eating all trigger dopamine, they are all part of a normal life therefore they are designed to do this. However, overdoing anything always comes at a price. The food industry know all about this, and getting you addicted to their food is now a ‘science’, sadly. Too much sugar is added say to chocolate, and this sweetness is then hidden by an infusion of salt and spices (even though you can’t taste them). In fact most supermarket/takeaway foods (including savoury foods) contain more sugar than a bar of chocolate. This sugar is hidden and goes by more than 50 names, but you are left wanting that food again and again as your addiction grows. This never happens with real, whole, fresh food! Studies have been done which show withdrawal from junk food–especially sugary food–is as severe as withdrawal from alcohol and drugs in many cases, including shaking, anxiety and a change in body temperature. Sugar is the most addictive of all foods and here’s the biochemical reason why: Blood sugar increases forcing the pancreas to secrete insulin, which then breaks down and blood sugar levels plummet Lowered blood sugar levels send a signal to the brain – more sugar is needed The brain releases hormones causing a craving for sugar, leaving the person feeling weak and agitated until they get their “fix” A sugar addict will now binge-eat on sugary items to satisfy their craving Are you a Food Addict? If you have any of these signs, you could be a food addict, test yourself – DO YOU: Eat to deal with emotional problems/stress? Obsess over food most of the time? Continue to eat, even though you know you’re hurting your health? Eat to the point of nausea and even vomiting? Feel you have no self-control regarding food? Ever lie about what you eat or how much you eat? Ever wake up at night to eat? Hide food at home or at work? Continue to eat even though you are really full? Regularly regret you have eaten as much as you have? Feel angry or aggressive if you cannot get the food you crave? If you answered yes to 3 or more of these, you may have an addiction and should seek help. Food Addiction has Health Consequences There are consequences both long and short term but you are worth rescuing from an addiction. The consequences are both physical and psychological and include: Damage to the gut Insomnia Anxiety and depression Obesity Type II diabetes Osteoarthritis Gastrointestinal problems Heart disease Hypertension Gallbladder disease Overcoming Addiction Whatever the cause – whether social, genetic, junk food or any other cause, the bottom line is this: changing what goes into your mouth. Like alcohol and drugs, ‘cold turkey’ may be difficult so take it slowly – but set a goal, depending on how severe your situation is. Food is essential to survival so stopping food of course is out of the question – it’s not the same as smoking. New behaviours need to be learned. So here are a few ideas you might want to consider: Learn more about healthy food, and how it benefits the body and removes cravings. A good start is my book 63 Days to Optimum Health, which teaches you over a period of time to change bad eating habits into good ones. If you want to embrace a new way of eating, consider the low carbohydrate, higher healthy fat lifestyle – it is still the most successful of all eating plans for weight loss and excellent health. If you can’t get there quite yet, try the Paleo eating plan. Eliminate sugar from your diet – you can include Keto Sweet Zero which tastes identical to sugar but without the dangers. (And please do not eat fructose as a sweetener, it is a desperately dangerous alternative. So are artificial sweeteners) Avoid fruit for the first month – or have just ½ cup blueberries as your fruit for the day Don’t go on diet! Follow the eating plans recommended in points #1 & 2 above, but don’t actively diet. Just learn to eat WHOLE, real, fresh food as it occurs in nature Substitute. In the early days if you are an “all day eater” and it’s usually chocolate, then substitute fresh raw nuts for chocolate instead. Begin slowly reducing portion sizes – use a smaller plate. Only eat when you are hungry – if you must snack, make it healthy, whole food Try to only eat 3 meals a day – get to this point as soon as you can, without snacks Stop all fizzy drinks – get used to water, but tea and coffee are fine too Remove temptation – don’t buy it and it won’t be in the house to eat later. Purge your cupboards of tempting food and replace them with healthy food alternatives Always cook your own food from scratch This will all take time, but start now – why wait for new year’s resolutions, start today for a better 2021 where you truly take control of your body if you have found you are struggling with food addiction. One thing you will find helps with food addiction dramatically – L-Glutamine! It’s the most marvelous way to quell cravings and appetite!
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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 could incorporate to reap similar benefits. Joint health Cartilage is a connective tissue, which is similar to a rubber band that protects our joints. One of the main components of cartilage is collagen. Science has shown that as we age, our natural collagen production decreases, resulting in age-related joint degradation,with sub-optimal cartilage health, this may lead to increased inflammation and joint disorders such as osteoarthritis. Sulphur is a major component in maintaining and strengthening joint tissue, notably cartilage, and is the third most abundant mineral in the human body. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a natural sulphur-containing compound found in green plants, animals, and the human body. MSM provides the body with essential sulphur and methyl groups that are used by the body during its healing and repair processes. This multi-functional mineral has also been shown to assist in reducing inflammation and pain, while preserving normal joint health and functioning. Bone density Just like our natural collagen production decreases with age, so too does our bone density. This reduction in bone mass can lead to an increased risk of bone fractures as well as conditions such as osteoporosis. Although collagen is the main organic matter that makes up the bone matrix, calcium is the main inorganic matter. While supplementing directly with collagen and calcium may seem to be the quick fix for this, there is a concern that excess calcium can result in the calcification of the arteries (you can read more about Sally-Ann’s perspective on this here). Rather, one should look at supplementing with Vitamin D3 and K2. Vitamin D3 assists with the absorption of calcium from the food we eat. Vitamin K2 can be thought of as the ‘traffic officer’ that sends this calcium to the bones for bone mineralisation. When taken in combination, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 form the ideal l bone building combo as they are able to absorb and direct calcium to the bone matrix to assist with the development and maintenance of overall bone density. Heart health Collagen provides a structural framework for our arteries, it therefore assists with healthy blood flow from our heart to the rest of our body. Without this structural support in our arteries, they can begin to stiffen, become less flexible, and weaken. This could lead to more serious and life threatening issues, such as heart disease, strokes, or heart attacks.Therefore, it is important to look at supplementing with Vitamin C and Zinc, as both of these assist with promoting the absorption of collagen, as well as stimulate the body’s natural collagen production. Further to this, Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10), is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like compound that has been shown to contribute to improving heart health, regulating blood sugar, and is recommended to be used with Statins (cholesterol lowering medication), as Statins can lead to secondary CoQ-10 depletion. Gut health Maintaining a strong and healthy digestive tract is important for our overall health as well as preventing a condition known as “leaky gut.” Leaky gut occurs when there is damage in the barrier that lines our intestines. This damage allows for food and waste particles to pass through the gut lining directly into the bloodstream, causing inflammation. This inflammation can then lead to symptoms such as stomach cramping, bloating and gas, as well as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and, in some cases, food sensitivities. As we go about our daily activities, stress is placed on muscles and the metabolites in our body increase. L-glutamine supplementation helps reduce excessive inflammation and improves the health of the digestive system by strengthening the intestinal wall. L-glutamine also has anti-oxidative properties proving beneficial in reducing waist circumference and blood sugar levels. If you would like to further improve your digestive health, you can look at supplementing with a pre- and probiotic such as our Sally-Ann Creed® MaxiPrebiotic (MaxiFOS) and Sally-Ann Creed® MaxiProbiotic 20 (Maxibiotic 20). This will ensure that your good gut bacteria are operating at their optimum, providing you with even better nutrient absorption and overall well being. Muscle mass Collagen is also a large component of muscle tissue. As we age, our muscle mass, motor functions and muscular performance decreases. We tend to become less active and the combination of these factors has a downward-spiral effect on our overall mobility and well-being. Glutamine is the most abundant and versatile non-essential amino acid in the human body, promoting cell survival, maintenance, and division. L-glutamine supplementation can be thought of as the fuel that boosts our immune system and improves athlethic performance outcomes. It has been shown to assist in post-exercise muscle cell repair, promote muscle tissue maintenance and growth, and helps to burn fat, while possessing anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to this, magnesium is a mineral that assists with the functioning of the nervous system, improves muscle recovery, and promotes sleep. Supplementing with magnesium has been shown to assist in the optimal functioning of muscles and the nervous system and is essential for skeletal growth and development, while helping to maintain strong bones and teeth. Together, L-glutamine and Magnesium not only assists in creating an optimal environment for our muscles, but have many other benefits similar to that of collagen, such as bone density, gut and joint health benefits. With the above information, we hope that you can now narrow in on some key supplement options that target specific prevention concerns you may have. Collagen supplementation is an easy way to get all of the above benefits in one go, but following a plant-based lifestyle does not mean that one cannot reap similar benefits elsewhere – it is all about understanding your needs and strategically coupling the correct supplements to cater to these needs. Sources: J. McIntosch medically reviewed by C. Cobb. 2017. What is collagen, and why do people use it? Medical News Today online: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com M. Butawan, RL. Benjamin and RJ. Bloomer. 2017. Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement. Nutrients Journal NCBI online: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov B.M. Thomson. 1998. Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition (Second Edition). Bone Matrix. Science Direct online: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/bone-matrix J. Hirano, Y. Ishii. 2002. Effects of vitamin K2, vitamin D, and calcium on the bone metabolism of rats in the growth phase. J Orthop Sci. Vol 7(3) pg. 364-369. National Library of Medicine online: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov SA. Lanham-New. 2008. Importance of calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K for osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Proc Nutr Soc. Vol 67(2) pg. 163-76. National Library of Medicine online: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov M. Li-ng, JF. Aloia, S. Pollack, BA. Cunha, M. Mikhail, J. Yeh. and N. Berbari. (2009). A randomized controlled trial of vitamin D3 supplementation for the prevention of symptomatic upper respiratory tract infections. Epidemiology and Infection. Cambridge University Press, 137(10), pp. 1396–1404. RC. Gupta. 2016. Nutraceuticals: Efficacy, safety and toxicity. Chapter 19: Application of ‘nano’ nutraceuticals in medicine. First Edition. p. 264 – 265 available online: https://books.google.co.za JR. Rapin and N. Wiernsperger. 2010. Possible links between intestinal permeability and food processing: a potential therapeutic niche for glutamine. Clinics. Volume 65. National Library of Nutrition online: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov RC. Gupta. 2016. Nutraceuticals: Efficacy, safety and toxicity. Chapter 61: Glutamine supplementation: hope, hype, or stay tuned?. First Edition. p 1027 -1036 available online: https://books.google.co.za U. Grober, J. Schmidt and K. Kisters. 2015. Magnesium in Prevention and Therapy. 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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 neutral in taste and smell! Our Hydrolysed Marine Collagen consists of type 1 collagen which is ideal for building and maintaining skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, hair and nails. Here are some commonly asked questions: How does it taste? We have managed to source a premium Marine Collagen that is relatively neutral in taste and smell! What about the Calcium content? Our Hydrolysed Marine Collagen is low in calcium, with only 7mg per 100g. What about the mercury content? Our marine collagen has been through both the Gelatine Manufacturers of Europe (GME) and the Gelatin Manufacturers Institute of America (GMIA) testing, and the results fall below the required specification of a mercury content less than 0.10ppm (parts per million). What is the sodium content? We have sourced a low sodium marine collagen with 310mg total sodium per 100g. This sodium content is due to the natural nature of hydrolysed collagen, and is not from any additional sodium being added to the product. What is your collagen derived from? There is a lot of research about marine collagen being extracted from jellyfish, sharks, sea cucumber and other marine animals, which can make one skeptical about the origins of their collagen. We are proud to say that our marine collagen is sourced from 100% wild caught, marine whitefish. What about hormones and antibiotics? Our Marine Collagen is wild caught, GMO-free with no nasties. It is also hormone, antibiotic and preservative free, and research suggests that this form of collagen is a great option due to its low ability to harbor transmissible disease. Collagen type? Our marine collagen is a great source of type 1 collagen. Type 1 collagen is ideal for building and maintaining the skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, hair and nails. What about marine collagen’s absorption? Our marine collagen has gone through an extraction process known as hydrolysation. What this means is that the collagen is extracted and denatured to form a gelatin. Thereafter, it undergoes what is called ‘enzymatic hydrolysis’, which produces a pure form of collagen hydrolysates. These hydrolysates comprise of peptides. Collagen peptides are the most easily absorbed and readily utilised forms of collagen to the human body.
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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 reasons: Antibody production, essential to combat infection, chemical toxins and allergies. Research shows that antibody deficiency is a common phenomenon in those with gluten sensitivity. Lack of these vital proteins puts you at risk for multiple chronic health issues. Muscles are required for movement of the frame. As part of this process, muscle serves as a pumping system for your lymphatic vessels. These vessels are crucial because they help the body transport immune cells and antibodies. They also help remove damaging toxins. Research also shows that a large majority of those with gluten sensitivity have poor muscle to fat ratios. Gluten Destroys Muscle & Causes Protein Wasting One of the most common side effects of gluten is inflammation in the muscles and joints, as gluten proteins create an inflammatory reaction in these tissues that over time leads to many negative outcomes such as: Muscle pain Muscle atrophy (loss) Joint pain and arthritis Weight gain (increased visceral fat – especially belly fat) Weight loss (due to muscle atrophy) – the worst kind of weight loss Restricted mobility Increased risk for injury in those trying to exercise Gluten consumption leads to body protein disruption in several ways and prevents speeding up your healing: Inflammation – Gluten can cause the immune system to literally attack the muscle and joints leading to chronic pain and inflammation. A prolonged immune system attack contributes to chronic degradation of these tissues and subsequently atrophy of the muscle and arthritis in the joint. Hormone Release – To deal with this chronic damage, the body produces cortisol as an anti-inflammatory hormone. Increased cortisol leads to increased visceral fat (belly fat). Damage to the Stomach and GI Tract – Gluten can damage the specialized cells in your stomach and small intestines that secrete vital acid and digestive enzymes. Over time this damage makes it almost impossible to properly digest and break down dietary proteins from meats and vegetables. Many with gluten sensitivity have lost their ability to digest properly and develop protein and amino acid deficits. Gluten-Induced Gut Damage Can Make Meat Digestion a Challenge Many who embark on a gluten free diet still have inflamed and damaged gastrointestinal tracts. Some suffer with low acid production making it hard to digest dietary proteins. This is a big part of the “Catch 22″ in healing. To heal the gut, you need protein, but to digest the protein, you need a healthy and functional gut. The Critical Role of Protein and how it speeds up your healing Protein balance plays a major role body function. It is essential for proper maintenance of the immune system, the detoxification systems in the liver, antibody formation, muscle maintenance, tissue repair, digestive enzyme production, neurotransmitter (brain chemicals), and hormone production. Protein is responsible for building cellular receptors that help recognize hormones, regulate blood sugar, control our circadian rhythm, and control our metabolism. Too Many Carbs Excessive carbohydrate intake causes damage to important proteins in our bloodstream. This damage, often referred to as AGE (Advanced Glycation End products) is a major contributing factor to inflammation and chronic illness. Chronic inflammation leads to hormone changes that tax our body’s protein stores and our ability to heal and repair is minimized. The Problem with Most Protein Powders Unfortunately, most protein powders contain cheap and highly processed ingredients that is harder to digest and damaging to health. Others are full of artificial sweeteners and GMO chemicals like aspartame, sucralose, corn fructose, and maltodextrin. And forget the rice based proteins – they are devoid of nutrients, low in biologically valuable amino acids, have a high potential for arsenic contamination and most importantly contain a concentrated and very difficult to digest type of rice gluten. Other common protein options contain foods with severe allergenic potential. The most common include dairy, soy, and egg. All three of these protein replacements can have severe drawbacks. Dairy is usually a major problem for those with gluten sensitivity. Aside from it’ s allergic potential, most dairy proteins are heat processed and derived from GMO cows being fed GMO grains covered in chemical fertilizers and pesticides. These chemicals are known gut irritants and have been shown to alter the microbial gut balance and contribute to intestinal permeability (leaky gut). Soy proteins are high in phytates and tannins (compounds that inhibit mineral absorption – calcium, iron, zinc). Most soy proteins are also GMO and have been treated with chemical pesticides plus soy is a death-knell for the thyroid gland. Egg protein replacement powders are typically derived from chickens being fed diets high in GMO grain sources. The birds suffer from poor environmental conditions and those who are gluten sensitive often react to eggs from grain fed chickens. What’s the Solution? If you want a high quality protein without the drawbacks to help support your recovery and overall health, I recommend Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. Start with one scoop a day and progress to two scoops. My Pure Hydrolysed Collagen is non-GMO, grass-fed and pure, it has all you need to heal your gut. There are no carbs or calories, it won’t spike blood sugar/insulin, and is free of hormones and antibiotics. Mix it into water, coffee or tea once or twice a day, it will heal the gut in double quick time.
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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 the whey being drained off and used for our whey protein powder production. Initially, liquid whey has about 4-6 grams of protein per litre, and the whey proteins are extracted in a highly purified form, using a cross-flow microfiltration process. This gives us our incredible >90% protein Whey Protein Isolate powder you know and love. Sadly, Covid-19 changed everything. It shut down farms around the world, forcing us into our homes and into isolation. Food processing plants worldwide came to a standstill, global transport halted, and the world as we knew it went into involuntary lockdown. It prevented us from going out for dinner, which caused many restaurants to close their doors. These are the restaurants we all used to go to for romantic dinners, birthday parties, and family dinners. Take a look at this graph of restaurant reservations during Covid: One of the unexpected consequences of this was a massive global slowdown in demand for dairy products, with cheese, ice-cream, cream, etc being hard hit. In fact, in many parts of the world, the production of cheese stopped completely with farms being unable to sell milk or cheese anywhere. Millions of litres of milk were dumped as farmers were unable to use it. This has had a terrible impact on whey protein production. During the early days of the pandemic, we and our suppliers were able to absorb the impact of this reduced supply, as we all had plenty of whey protein on hand, but as time went on, we saw more, and longer, delays in production. We bought as much whey protein as we could from our suppliers, hoping to see us through this time, but while Covid-19 impacted the global supply chain negatively, it also caused more people to start eating better (which is great news), with more people than ever taking supplements to keep their bodies as strong as possible to fight this virus. This started eating away from existing whey protein stocks. And it’s not just the price of whey protein that’s increased dramatically. The price of packaging has increased too – putting even more pressure on many businesses, including ours. So here we sit with the price of our top-quality, >90% whey protein going up by almost 50% in the past 6 months. While other companies might simply source cheaper whey protein from China in order to keep costs down, we prefer to keep our product as pure and clean as it’s always been, even if it means we sell less of it, and make less money from it. Our products have always been the very best we can find, and we’re not going to let a global pandemic change that – not for one second! Whey Protein Isolate is considered by many practitioners to be the premier dietary supplement for protein. It provides the body with the necessary building blocks that are used to build or maintain muscle tissue. In fact, Whey Protein Isolate is a complete protein, containing the full complement of amino acids the body can utilise for optimal physical performance and for increasing glutathione levels. It may have significant benefits on immune function and wound healing, and is the perfect adjunct for bodybuilders, moderate exercisers, dieters, and for those taking steps to support healthy ageing, cardiovascular health, glucose metabolism, or general wellness. Best Whey is a pure and natural high quality protein, rich in amino acids and biologically active lactoferrin (LF), Immunoglobulin (IgG), and glycomacropeptides (GMP). It contains little fat, lactose, or cholesterol, making it an excellent protein choice for individuals of all ages. The Best Whey is free from any form of added sugar, or artificial flavourings and each serving supplies 20 grams of naturally complete protein, making it ideal for low-carbohydrate or metabolically balanced diets. Sally-Ann Creed® Whey Protein is one of the best forms around, containing over 90% protein. All of this is to give you a little background on why our whey protein is increasing in price. We’ve kept the price increase as low as possible, ensuring that you never get anything less than the absolute best possible whey protein. Sources: https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/food-supply-chains-and-covid-19-impacts-and-policy-lessons-71b57aea/ https://www.agropur.com/us/news/how-whey-protein-is-made https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/covid-19-disrupts-complex-food-chains-beef-milk-eggs-produce
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