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Can irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) be caused by stress? By - Niamh Walsh. Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach In Wellness Coaching https://inwellness.ie/ info@inwellness.ie    Although stress does not cause IBS, it is now widely accepted as a disorder of the gut-brain axis (GBA). Understanding what the GBA is and how it operates is key to understanding the link between IBS and stress.   Firstly, the gut has its own nervous system called the enteric nervous system (ENS), also known as ‘the second brain’. This is connected to the brain or central nervous system (CNS) via a two-way highway and allows messages to be...

How eating Cacao can boost your workout and make it easier! Researchers at Liverpool John Moore’s University and Liverpool Hope University undertook a trial that concluded that eating cacao which is rich in flavanols helped participants perform better at exercise! Why is that? Because eating Cacao increases blood flow and makes exercising easier due to a faster take up of oxygen. Result! Why not try our delicious that protein - Blissful Raw Cacao organic super protein or that protein Blissful Double Choc Protein Porridge? Both are packed with delicious organic raw cacao!

LAURENE REY-MILLET   A vegan nutrition company called ‘That Protein‘ has been announced as a double finalist for two prestigious Nourish Awards. The Nourish Awards has been billed as “The Toughest Health Food Awards in the Industry.” That Protein’s “Blissful Double Choc Protein Porridge” scooped up a double win for both the “Best Breakfast” product, and the “Best Gut Friendly” product. Their “Blissful Double Choc Protein Porridge” is a plant-based blend of gluten-free oats, protein, organic raw cacao, cacao nibs, and palmyra nectar (making it high in plant protein, fibre, and B Vitamins). The product was developed to be gut-friendly,...

First things first. What IS proffee? Proffee is the name for coffee combined with protein powder and has taken off massively during lockdown. With 2.6 million views on tik tok alone it is now firmly established as a fitness trend. But what are the fitness benefits of proffee? Caffeine has been shown to improve performance when taken before exercise, specifically by increasing the time it takes to fatigue - in other words it can help you with focus and endurance. Protein is of course important for recovery and to help build and maintain muscle mass. Both protein and caffeine can...