Is HPR Safe for Teen / Student Athletes?Your child is always on the move from one activity to the next. It can sometimes be a challenge to keep up with their high level of energy. They’re constantly burning off calories and depleting their energy stores. This is why...

In the world of fitness and recovery, the debate between high-protein recovery milk and conventional protein powders is a hot topic. I get asked these questions all the time: “Why should I switch to High-Protein Recovery Milk as opposed to conventional protein...

The Comrades Marathon, often referred to as the "ultimate human race," is a grueling 86km (as per this year's run in 2024, it was measured at 85.91kms) ultramarathon. Completing this formidable challenge is a testament to physical endurance and mental fortitude....

Running Comrades?Here’s some encouragement and advice, especially if this is your first comrades.  The tips below can be applied to most events that challenge our bodies, minds and emotions.    One step at a time, one milestone at a time, one achievement after the...

All About HealthMy name is Candice. I am a personal trainer, runner, sports nutritionist, business owner, brand ambassador and many other things. I have been a qualified health professional for over 16 years, and I have helped all sorts of people during that time,...

The Gut Health Protocol  Gut health refers to the balance and function of bacteria and microbes in your digestive system. It impacts digestion, immunity, and overall well-being. A healthy gut has diverse microbes that aid digestion and fight pathogens. Eating...

Pro tips for an effective workout. Bonus: Nutritional tips proven to work.When it comes to fitness, exercise and nutrition go hand in hand. Here are some pointers to help enhance your workout, it doesn't matter if you're a gym regular or a newbie! 10 Tips for...

FUEL FOR SUCCESS How HPR unlocks performance in the world of sport.  The top three priorities for athletes to achieve optimal performance are exercise, movement and nutrition. Understanding how these work—how to fuel your body and practice proper nutrition is super...

Boost Your Bones with First Choice's High Protein Recovery Milk! Guess what? World Osteoporosis Day is happening on Friday, 20 October. And we want to take this opportunity to talk about how First Choice's Recovery Milk can improve your overall bone health. Bones 101...

Winter Weight Wonders  Enter winter! We're now quite solidly into our wonderful winter season…. Everything is crisping up and slowing down ­– the days feel short, the nights seem endless, and everything in us calls for warm meals and cosy beds. Ever notice that...

Do you have a recovery drink that helps you push past possible? Do you have an active lifestyle? Are you a fitness enthusiast? Do you want to enhance your performance?   First Choice has a highly effective post-workout recovery drink for you! It is their High Protein...

Dairy products are "MOOVELOUS" Dairy, is the d-word in the vocabulary of most health enthusiasts! Why, you may ask? Because dairy products are rich in nutrients which hold a host of “moovelous” health benefits for both children and adults. Let’s kick it off with...

An article appeared in Psychology Today in 2014. The title was: 5 Reasons why couples who sweat together, stay together. The author claims that couples who participate in engaging workouts are far more satisfied with their relationship and many felt more in love with...

Dairy’s influence on the polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) In celebration of August’s Women's Month, let's discuss a topic that is on the tip of most women's tongues. Polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS, a metabolic and hormonal syndrome that affects 1 in 10 women of...

HYDRATION is LIFE  In all honesty, we couldn't have thought of a better title if we tried.  Since life is our very existence and hydration is the key process of absorbing water, the combination of the two literally speaks to sustaining life. Let's break it down*:...

Calcium, the body's 007 Our dear friend, Mr Calcium, is definitely one of the body’s MVPs. Playing numerous roles, this macromineral packs quite a punch – let’s see why. If you had to ask, why is calcium good for a person, the average Joe would likely say, “because...

To Carb or Not to Carb Any of these sound familiar? “Carbs make you fat!”, “No thanks, I’m cutting carbs” and “Oooh no, eww, carbs!” You won’t believe how often I hear this! And - No Karen – carbs don’t make you fat; excess calories do! These mere statements about...

‘Tis the season to be moderate…The festive season is upon us, and all the hard work you’ve put in during the year is now about to pay off – you get to rock that beach body on the shores, strut the city street in shorts or parade around the pool in #LivingYourBestLife...

Travel like a PRO without that First-Class ticket.Who doesn’t want to travel the world with a personal chef on a yacht in Mediterranean or an unlimited number of flights to exotic destinations? Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? and what fun this would be with the perfect...

How to respond to the label and who to believe... "Introducing our newest trending Superfood. Not only is it All-natural, Organic and Gluten-Free, it's also Sugar-Free, Energy-Boosting and Performance Enhancing. Now with added Pre-biotics, Antioxidants and Collagen,...

Surviving Covid With HPR …that almost sounds like the title of the next zombie apocalypse movie, right?! Jokes aside, covid is here, covid is very real, and covid really hits home when infections become names of the ones you love. Maybe you don’t know anyone...

Gluten... the big bad wolf!It’ll huff and puff and blow(t) your tum down! Oh, how we have villainised gluten, and it’s always a wonder as to why. First and foremost, let’s define this wolf. In short, gluten is a plant protein found most commonly in wheat, barley, rye...

Can HPR be used for weight loss? What can and can't be used for weight loss is likely one of the most googled questions of the past 50 years. Depending on the industry trends, foods bounce from the "naughty" to the "nice" list and back and forth more times than a 4th...

Intermittent Fasting Health Benefits: Fact or Fiction? In recent years, a term that has gained considerable traction has been that of "intermittent fasting". Coined a while back by Martin Berkhan and made popular by the likes of Dr Oz, Michael Mosley, even Oprah,...

Are All Proteins Equal?This is always the golden question when standing in the aisle and choosing what to put in your shopping basket: to steak or to lentil, to pea or to whey... Many people seem to think that a protein is a protein is a protein, and a carb is a carb...

Why does HPR milk contain sugar for recovery?Sugar is a pretty decent post-workout nutritional addition and, in this case, can be considered your friend… Stop the bus! Wait; what? Why on earth would a sports nutritionist and a scientifically researched post-workout...

Cow’s Milk - Friend or Foe?I am sure you have heard somewhere along the line that humans are not meant to process and digest cow’s milk. But is cow’s milk as bad as some people assume it to be? As a sports nutritionist and an educated individual on this matter, I want...