By Guy Lawrence

“The human foot is a work of art and a masterpiece of engineering.”
—Leonardo Da Vinci

Guy: These are just one of the questions we ask sports scientist, barefoot specialist and running coach David Chamberlain.

I must admit, myself and running are not the most compatible companions. If Forest Gump were a gazelle, I’d be a silverback gorilla! In saying that, running has always been in there or there abouts with my training.

A few years ago after a spell of chronic back pain, one of the things I looked at were the shoes I was wearing, which sparked an introduction with the barefoot minimalist shoe ‘The Vibram Five Fingers’ which you can read my review here. I’ve worn minimalist shoes ever since.  Continue reading →

Do a 180 on Your Protein Bars

You’ve dieted, worked out, eaten special foods and potions, and ultimately, nothing worked the way you’d hoped. Before you eat another one of those popular protein bars you spent a fortune on, take a look at the list of ingredients. What you thought was a natural, healthy blend of real food probably isn’t. In fact, that little bar almost certainly contains enough preservatives to keep it from crumbling for centuries. The label will most likely list items, such as artificial colors and sweeteners with names that do not sound like real food.

You need to change your approach to health and fitness by trying 180 nutrition protein bars. The list of ingredients is very short, including the 180 Original Formula powder, sunflower kernels, and flaxseed meal. The company worked hard to incorporate their all natural, raw food philosophy into these convenient bars, so that fans of their original supplement can easily stick to their healthy routines and not be tempted to eat unnatural, super-processed bars. Gluten free and flavored with natural chocolate and coconut, 180 protein bars give people serious about their work-outs the energy they need while nourishing the body.

Too many people don’t bother to find out what is actually in their food. You cannot just trust that a brand labeled nutritious actually is. When you committed to getting healthy, you wanted natural, muscle-building help, not a bar filled with processed this and that. No one equates healthy with preservatives, and you won’t hear companies that use them bragging about it. At 180 Nutrition, you get exactly what you are looking for: help to live a healthy life and the tools that make health and fitness easy and convenient.

Visit www.180nutrition.com.au today and learn more about the company’s philosophy and products. You will truly feel better and be stronger and healthier.

Podcast Episode #7

By Guy Lawrence

Eat fat to lower cholesterol… What about dairy, is it healthy? Can I run an ultra-marathon or CrossFit on a low carb/ high fat or paleo diet?

These are just some of the questions we cover in this episode of The Health Sessions as we catch up with Nora Gedgaudas, best selling author of Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet. I’ve time coded the bullet points so you jump straight to the bits that interest you most in the video. But when you’ve got the time, it’s well worth kicking back and watching the whole video as the content is invaluable!

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Podcast episode #6

By Guy Lawrence

Is it time to take control of your health?

In this episode of The Health Sessions I hangout with Donna & Tora the weight control experts. Their motto is (love this!) health is a lifestyle, not a life sentence. With a great message to health, weight loss and weight control it is a pleasure to have them on the show.

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Being a vegetarian and especially a vegan means that you prioritise your protein intake a little differently than the typical meat eater.

Vegans have to continually count grams and remain conscious of getting enough protein in their diets as a protein deficiency can lead to malnourishment and a loss of muscle mass. The average meat eater doesn’t typically have to be concerned with getting enough protein as just one serving of animal based products generally has enough protein for a day’s requirement. But there are also saturated fats, injected hormones and a general culture of cruelty that goes along with animal proteins, so another option must be considered.

Plant proteins are just as good for the muscles and even better for the heart, and the very best of mother nature can be found in the 180 Nutrition superfood protein powders and snack bars. Made from the most wholesome superfoods such as almonds, pumpkin seeds, coconut flour, chia seeds, flaxseed, inactive brewers yeast and more, these nutritional supplements can be added to meals, smoothies, salads and a vast array of nutritious cuisines. With a stellar 110 percent money back guarantee and an ingredient list made only of natural proteins you can pronounce, there is no risk involved in giving this superfood powerhouse a try.

If you are looking for a quick and easy method of obtaining lean protein and staying in shape while detoxing your liver and cells, look no further than 180 protein supplements. Both high in fibre and antioxidant boosting plant protein, these supplements are ideal meal replacements, post-workout snacks and energy boosters. Because this is a raw food, it’s also perfect for practitioners of the Paleo and raw diets.

Placing an order is easy, and there are many more meal ideas and recipes found on the 180 Nutrition website.

By Guy Lawrence

Salt. Public enemy No.1 along with fat. And just like fat I have come to the conclusion it’s actually essential for the body, but just like fat there’s salt I will not touch and then there’s salt I ensure I have daily. So is salt healthy? Depends… and here’s my thoughts… Continue reading →

By Guy Lawrence

As you can imagine we get a lot of email enquiries. Can I eat fruit if I’m on a weight loss plan? Is it possible that bananas make me fat? Is it ok to eat bananas whilst I’m trying to lose weight? You get the gist of it right… So it has inspired me to right this post.

First of all, I eat bananas. I not only eat them I enjoy them. So this is not a banana bashing post. But in saying that, I only eat them on certain occasions, and for me it’s all about personal circumstances (weight loss/weight gain) and timing. Continue reading →

Podcast Episode #2

By Guy Lawrence

In this episode of The Health Sessions I get to hang out with Dr. Ranga J. Premaratna who has a Ph.D- Food & Nutritional Science with specialisation in Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology.

We chat about the gut & brain relationship and simple steps you can take to enhance daily brain function.

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By Guy Lawrence

I asked Caroline if she would mind filming one of her many magic healthy recipes, and she has kindly filmed this video for us. A simple healthy snack for the kids in the shape of muffins she made for her nephews birthday recently. The feedback I got was that it wasn’t only the kids eating these muffins! Continue reading →

If there’s one thing that plagues practically every health enthusiast, it’s the high carbohydrate levels found in so many protein powders.

Everyone knows that the best way to become lean and strong is a combination of a good diet and regular exercise, but doesn’t it seem horribly counter-productive to take a protein shake that practically does as much harm as it does good?

Enter 180 Nutrition protein powder. This protein powder cuts the carbs, preservatives and otherwise unnecessary chemicals out of the protein drink and gives you exactly what you want – protein. The body doesn’t store protein, so it’s important to stay well-stocked when building up muscle. Other protein drinks throw fancy words around to throw you off, but 180 Nutrition protein powder cuts right to the chase with a mere 12 natural ingredients that won’t send your head spinning.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of the 180 Nutrition protein drink is that provides a boost of energy through purely natural means. The sad fact of the matter is that the vast majority of the foods we consume are full of fillers meant to make us feel content rather than energised. Sadly, even other “nutrition” drinks fall victim to this. Other protein powders implement artificial sweeteners and unnecessary bulking agents, but 180 Nutrition cuts to the chase, fueling you up right away.

180 Nutrition is great for weight loss as well. Supplement yourself with regular exercise sessions and eat 4-6 times a day and you’ll be in great shape in no time. It’s not uncommon for the 180 nutrition smoothie to replace as many as half the recommended daily meals, so it’s safe to assume that this low carb protein powder produces a very filling drink as well.

180 Nutrition is a great supplemental drink that caters to literally everyone. Whether you’re young or old, sick or well or merely looking to add some nutrients to your life, 180 Nutrition powder drinks are for you. Stop consuming fillers and start putting natural, nutritious contents in your body – you won’t regret it.

Try a low cost starter pack today and see for yourself