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Parenting can be an incredibly difficult and lonely journey. Finding the time to prioritize not only the baby but yourself and your relationships can prove challenging. I always knew being a mom was not easy but ... did I really...
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The importance of glutamine in GI Assist
Protea’s GI assist was developed to support the body’s natural detoxification process but supporting intestinal function. One of it’s main ingredients is a non essential amino acid called L- glutamine (sometimes referred to as just glutamine). A non essential amino...
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The Importance of BCAAs during your monthly cycle
Branch chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine & valine) are important for building lean muscle. There are many benefits to supplementing with a quality BCAA supplement like our Vegan Amino+ including but not limited to: - Can make your water taste good,...
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Motivation can be fleeting. Some may say that motivation is not something they have consistently. NEWS FLASH mama: No matter who you are, we all tend to struggle to find the motivation to do anything some days. There can be...
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When it comes to choosing a protein, the options can be very overwhelming – whey, vegan, soy, egg, casein, etc. Which one is “best”? While there are tons of options on the market, arguably the two most popular are whey...
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We all know stress is bad, but how it affects just about every facet of our health is actually pretty astounding. Prolonged or chronic stress can affect your body, your thoughts, your emotions, and even your behavior patterns. Stress can...
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Getting Comfortable in the Gym
How do you feel about gyms? Do they intimidate you? I had done a poll on my Instagram page a while back asking if my followers feel uncomfortable stepping into a gym and majority of them voted YES. I know that’s...
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Should you cycle your Protea supplements?
In the sense of what it means to cycle supplements, this refers to taking one or more supplements consistently for a period of time, then in scheduled intervals, pausing that routine intake before returning to consistent use. The reason for...
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Vitality - Caffeine intake while pregnant or breastfeeding
You’re pregnant. Does that mean forgoing your beloved cup of joe? Let’s look at the facts. Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it increases your blood pressure and heart rate. Both of which are not recommended during pregnancy. Furthermore, caffeine...