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December 21, 2017

GINGERBREAD PROTEIN BALLS

The presents and cheer and family togetherness is all well and good. But the BEST thing about Christmas is the gingerbread! To celebrate the festive season, we've put together a yummy recipe for Gingerbread Protein balls, featuring our Vanilla Bean Daily Protein.  Be sure to share snaps of your creations...

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Jo Power

December 14, 2017

PROTEIN GINGERBREAD MEN WITH DARK CHOCOLATE ICING

We've been counting down the days until we could play around with our protein powder and come up with the ultimate healthy Gingerbread Men! These little guys are very easy to make, extra-delicious and they're paleo, gluten-free and vegan. Happy baking! Gingerbread Protein Cookies with Dark Chocolate Icingmakes app. 8...

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Jo Power

November 16, 2017

5 WAYS TO STOMP ON CRAVINGS

Before we start doling out the advice, let’s look at the science. First of all, it’s important to distinguish between different types of cravings. According to Psychology of Eating’s Marc David, there are three kinds of cravings: Supportive cravings, dispersive cravings and associated cravings. Supportive cravings are your body telling...

lifestyle, nutrition

Jo Power

October 12, 2017

WHY IT'S SO HARD TO SWITCH OFF FROM WORK (AND WHY YOU SHOULD)

Recent research from Roy Morgan has revealed that 38.3% of Australian workers find it difficult to switch off from work. In this article, we’ll look at what it means to switch off from work, why Aussies are struggling and why it’s so important to do so. First of all, what...

lifestyle

Blair Norfolk

September 28, 2017

THERE'S SOME TRUTH IN (MOST) FAD DIETS

Some fad diets have no redeeming qualities. The shocking Sleeping Beauty Diet encouraged abuse of sleeping pills and the Cotton Ball Diet involved consuming cotton balls soaked in orange juice. But not all fad diets are quite that backwards, unfounded and dangerous. In fact, if you do your research and...

lifestyle, nutrition

Jo Power

September 28, 2017

BERRY CHOCOLATEY SUPERFOOD BOOSTER BALLS

We wanted to see how decadent we could go with bliss balls. In the end, we went very, very decadent.  Our Berry Chocolatey Superfood Booster Balls blur the lines between energy-packed snack and dessert. They're great to have on hand to battle hardcore chocolate cravings and also a brilliant treat...

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Jo Power

September 15, 2017

HOW TO FIND TIME FOR MEAL PREP

Cooking can be a fun, creative and rewarding thing. But most of the time, it’s utility – you need to eat and your family needs to eat but your busy life doesn’t allow for leisurely cooking every day. As a result, the nutritional quality of meals sometimes slips because the...

nutrition, recipe

Blair Norfolk

September 14, 2017

QUICK APPLE PIE PROTEIN BALLS

They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But you know what we say? An apple pie protein ball a day keeps the afternoon hunger pangs at bay!  Our apple pie protein balls are very easy to make and they're JUST. SO. DELICIOUS. Unlike a real apple...

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Jo Power

September 02, 2017

WHY ARE BAD HABITS SO EASY TO STICK TO?

Habits. It’s a popular topic here on the Activated Life blog. But we usually approach the subject of habits from the perspective of someone wanting to develop and maintain good habits. Recently, however, we found ourselves looking at the topic from the other side and wondering, “Why are bad habits...

lifestyle

Blair Norfolk

August 31, 2017

SUPERFOOD CHOCOLATE-COVERED PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS

There are about a million protein ball recipes across the whole wide internet, but we're certain this is one of the most decadent around. The filling is a delicious mix of our Vanilla Bean Daily Protein powder, almond meal and peanut butter. On the outside, our signature 5-minute chocolate, boosted...

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August 01, 2017

SUPERFOOD CHOC PEANUT BUTTER CUPS (VEGAN, GF, NO REFINED SUGAR)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. If you've been looking for the perfect "alternative" recipe for these heaven-sent treats, this is the one.  They're a healthier alternative to the commercial PB cups, easy to make and boosted with our Daily Superfood powder. On top of that, we're happy to say that they're vegan,...

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Jo Power

July 26, 2017

SIX WAYS TO ACTIVATE YOUR DAY TO DAY

While routine can be fantastic for things like sleeping, diet and digestion, it can also leave you feeling like you’re in a bit of a rut. If you’re feeling energised and happy, keep doing what you’re doing. But if you want to shake things up, pick and choose from our...

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