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Nutrition for Optimal Gut Health

Posted by Kate Johansson on
Gut Health, or the term ‘gut microbiome’ more specifically, has been a topic of conversation in the wellness world as of recent, and for good reason at that. Not surprisingly, Google searches for ‘gut-health’ have escalated dramatically, it almost seems like the world has become gut-obsessed. Why? Thorough research has proven the benefits of nurturing and nourishing the trillions of bacterial cells that call our digestive tract home, so much so that our gut has now been labelled our ‘second brain’ and is thought to be central to our overall health and wellbeing.   

A detailed look at Protein

Posted by Kate Johansson on

Protein is a nutrient that has received a lot of attention in the health and fitness industry as of late, mainly for its role with muscle repair and recovery and its effect on satiety levels.

Protein holds benefits that go well beyond those you may have heard, however due to advancements in the food industry and technology, protein-based products are now more available than ever and pushed onto consumers who don’t actually need them.

Carbohydrates - explained by a dietitian!

Posted by Kate Johansson on
Poor old carbs have received such a bad wrap in recent years, correlating with the rise of unqualified influencers promoting unsustainable diets that cut out whole food groups. This has unfortunately generated a fear around carbohydrates and has resulted in many people removing this major food group from their diets. The main goal for many ‘low-carb’ goers is ‘weight loss’, however we know from scientific evidence that this dietary pattern causes anything but a reduction on the scales. 

Our key ingredients explained by a Dietitian and Nutritionist!

Posted by Kate Johansson on

Here at KOJA, we pride ourselves on choosing only the most ethical, wholesome and flavoursome ingredients to fill our products with. It is our priority that we deliver a snack that is accessible, affordable and just as importantly; nutritious and delicious!  Everything we use is carefully selected based on the...

Wholefoods or Supplements?

Posted by Kate Johansson on
The debate on whether wholefoods are superior or not to supplements is a topic that has been floating within the health industry for quite some time. Wholefoods are foods in their most natural form, free from processing, refining, additives and preservatives. Supplements on the other hand are products that generally contain synthetic vitamins and minerals and are used in ‘addition’ to ones diet.