Keep cool this summer with these Supreme BCAA Popsicles! Super simple to make and perfect for the rising temperatures, plus they will improve energy levels and boost your immune system. Continue reading “Lemon & Lime Summer Popsicles”
Carbohydrates, as we’ve discussed at length in a few articles, can be a polarising subject. While they’re undoubtedly the body’s favoured source of energy, they are also responsible for lots of weight-related challenges due to the wide variety of ‘types’ of carb.
Carbohydrates get a bad rap in some fitness circles. The energy-giving macronutrient is misunderstood – largely because of the way carbs work in the body and the variance in ‘quality’ you might find between certain foods containing them. For example, foods containing lots of refined sugar such as donuts or chocolate bars will function differently from those with slower-releasing carbs such as wholegrain pasta or bread.
In the fitness world, carbs have had highs and lows in the eyes of the public. Even in 2022, the macronutrient is often regarded as a mixed blessing/curse- something to be embraced or avoided.
Like most nutrients, however, the truth is that balance and understanding is the key. Low carb diets might be effective for some specific needs, but most of us will be better served by consuming quality wholegrain carbohydrates to fuel us with the energy we need.
Exercising is a great way to build fitness – but did you know that it’s not actually necessary if your goal is solely losing weight?
While we don’t recommend avoiding exercise because of its immense health benefits, some of us might not be capable of exercise or are not currently in a position to start a routine. Though if you’re only worried about not having gym access, there’s a whole range of exercise you can do at home.
Understanding calories in/out with OateinIt’s just after New Year at the time of writing – a period where many of us look to kick bad habits, adopt healthier lifestyles and eat better. While the numbers on the scale should never be the only answer, many of us also look to lose weight as we leave the Christmas period of indulgence behind us.
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Carbohydrate is a macronutrient that’s essential for our bodies. They are the ‘fuel cells’ we utilise for energy, with carbs rapidly converted into glucose to feed muscles during exercise. Excess carbs, which are those not used in exercise, can be stored as glycogen that will kick in when you hit the gym.
Building muscle doesn’t require any kind of secret formula. Essentially all it takes is to do anabolic exercise enough to break down muscle fibres, which your body fuses back together using myofibrils (muscle protein strands). These newly fused, repaired fibres are thicker and therefore create growth.
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Protein bars are a popular protein supplement here in the UK and throughout the world. Various brands are available – but obviously, we think our new and improved Oatein Hype Bar is the best protein bar in the UK. Our main reasoning behind this is all down to our favourite ingredient: oats.
Where many protein bars shout about their protein content as if it’s the be and end-all of their nutritional value, we’re happy to accept slightly lower amounts of protein in our products if it means we can improve taste, avoid that common ‘chalky’ protein bar texture, keep sugar and fat content low and give your body the nutritional benefits of oats.
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It’s no secret that we make some of the tastiest protein cookies in the world right here at Oatein. But if you’re reading this, you’re probably after some cookies right now – and as much as we’d love to, we can’t teleport our products… yet.
Fortunately, it’s easy enough to make DIY protein cookies if you have the right ingredients and a bit of time to throw everything together. By combining sweet treats and protein content, you’ll be enjoying some delicious that also helps to push you towards your fitness goals.
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