Vieve Protein Water Blog

Collagen protein is considered a secure and reliable daily supplement for individuals who want to boost their collagen and protein levels. But a lot of people are confused about how much collagen should you take every day and why? We’ve provided a handy guide below, with some recommendations that are easy to follow.

Most diabetics feel that they can’t acquire benefits of protein supplements. But this isn’t true. Here are the recommendations for the best protein shakes for diabetics which are sugar free and can turn things around for overall health.

Protein shakes have long been a part of an athletic diet. The numerous benefits that it has for your body are well known. However, this excellent post-workout snack can also work well when consumed before bedtime.

So it’s the end of January and you’ve suddenly realized you haven’t stuck to any of your commitments for this year. Well guess what? We’ve all been there and don’t worry! Self-improvement is an ongoing process and doesn’t simply have to coincide with the calendar cycle. Here’s some tips to help you stick to your goals.

The market for protein drinks is crowded with a variety of options available that should make it easy for people to top-up their protein intake. Vieve stands out by offering a protein drink which is water based, high in protein (20g), sugar and dairy free, and superior in taste to anything else on the market.

As consumer we are spoilt for choice when it comes to ways to supplement our protein intake: powders, drinks, savoury snacks and (our favourite of course 😜) waters.   So the question people often ask is one form of protein better than the other?  If you are supplementing your protein intake, what is the best way to do it?

We all know the importance of a good night's sleep, but many of just aren't getting enough of it. So much so that the WHO estimates that 2/3rds of adults around the world are sleep-deprived. This can have a profound effect on our daily lives, affecting everything from our concentration levels to how energized we feel.

Every January it seems to be the same story: New Year, New You. But following the comedown from merriments of festive season and the dreaded return to work, it can be quite the challenge to stick to healthy New Year Resolutions. So what needs to be done to make resolutions a reality? Find out in our latest latest blog posts.

We currently find ourselves bombarded by “advice” from various sources on the type of diet we should be following. This advice can be at times overwhelming and more often than not simply confusing to navigate.

Let us take a gentle stroll through some of the more popular diets currently doing the rounds and see if we can make some sense of all this.

We will then look at some basic rules that will hopefully help you navigate this minefield.

If you want to lose weight, the simple act of going to the gym for a workout is not sufficient. In order to achieve your goal and maintain a strong body, a nutritional plan must also be prioritised. This means consuming food with adequate nutrition throughout the day.  These are our top 15 good sources of protein you should consider adding to your diet for quick weight loss.

Protein has been scientifically proven as one of the key factors in weight loss. Protein works to stabilise blood sugar levels, supports muscles and bones and helps absorption of important nutrients.

We have listed other functions of protein that contribute to reducing weight and having a fit and healthy body.

Most of us are wondering if results of our training sessions can be achieved faster if we consume protein drinks at a specific time. Studies have debunked plenty of bodybuilding rumours about the period of consuming protein, whether drinking it before or after a workout, as you can do both and still see favourable results. Whether you're having a post-workout or a pre-workout protein supplementation, we state the benefits it could give to improve training outcomes.

Has whey had its day? Dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton, looks at a new protein ingredient for supplements and drinks with a focus on the benefits of collagen supplementation over whey. There is more to protein supplements than whey and milk based products!