Creatine: Not Just for Men
Once upon a time, creatine lived firmly in the realm of not for girls gym supplements. Aimed at those who wanted maxim “gainz”, the creatine loaded shaker bottle could be spotted in the free weights section - a place you only ventured into if you could grunt and throw dumbbells with the best. Recently however, it’s shed the sexist, Yorkie-like marketing and creatine has muscled its way into midlife wellness conversations.
Bone broth: soothing sip or slippery sell?
Bone broth is essentially posh stock (ducks as shots fired overhead from food connoisseurs). OK - they’re not exactly the same… but if you need the difference, Google has your back.
When I think of broth, I think Bovril. A thick, salty paste scooped into a mug. But bone broth? That’s a whole other vibe.
Collagen and the Cult of the Shiny Scoop
The supplement industry continues to boom and collagen is one of the lead characters in nutritional supplements….Hi, I’m Mel. Registered nutritionist, neuro-affirming, non-diet, and a big fan of saving your money for things that bring you joy rather than yet another tub of “miracle powder”.