• Apples are back in the limelight! New research suggests that the fibre and helpful plant compounds found in apples boost the body’s defenses. They team up with the friendly bacteria in our gut to create a healthy space that may help to reduce the risk of cancer.
• Cows, goats or oats? If you are looking for a milk with the most protein, go for cow’s milk or goat’s milk. If lactose is a problem, try soy. If you cannot have dairy or soy, try oat milk. Oat milk provides more protein than almond, rice or coconut milk put together. It also contains fibre!
• The scoop on protein powders. If you need a protein boost, here are some tips. Whey protein and whey protein isolates are the best protein powders to build and repair muscle. For a 100% plant protein, choose soy, pea and hemp. The budget-friendly option is pea protein.
