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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.  

No added sugar?

Posted by Kate Johansson on
Here at KOJA we’re all about bringing you low sugar snacks full of wholefoods that not only provide nutrients to sustain you but also taste amazing! What sets our Natural Peanut Butter bars apart from the rest is that we don’t use any dates or dried fruit, so that makes them so much lower in sugar than other natural bars out there. 

Six Ways to Naturally Boost Your Energy in 2020

Posted by Kate Johansson on
There’s nothing quite like the start of a new decade to motivate us to pursue our goals and ambitions. But checking things off your to-do list won’t happen if you’re not feeling your best. If you want to achieve your goals this year, you have to ensure your mind and body are ready for the tasks ahead. 

4 tips to enjoy this festive season without the guilt.

Posted by Kate Johansson on

Eat, Enjoy, Drink & Be Merry this Christmas! 4 tips to enjoy this festive season without the guilt.

Now that December has arrived, it’s time to bust out the Christmas decorations and officially kick off the festive season! That means enjoying end of year work parties and summertime get-togethers before Christmas lunch even rolls around, not to mention the inevitable Boxing Day brunch, boozy New Year’s Eve celebrations and the hazy days that follow before we return to reality in January. 

While the festive season should definitely be enjoyed after a year of responsibilities, deadlines and ups and downs, a month of untempered excess will make it a lot harder to start the new year feeling fresh. By enjoying food and drinking consciously this Christmas, you’ll avoid the sugar crashes, hangovers and mood swings that inevitably follow the excesses of summertime’s many celebrations.

Artificial Sweeteners - Your Need to Know Basics

Posted by Kate Johansson on

Artificial sweeteners are a hot topic and widely used in many of the foods we consider ‘healthy’. The main benefit of an artificial sweetener is that it means products can be made to taste sweet without having all of the calories. Unfortunately this generally means a food additive has been used instead, which isn’t natural or defined as ‘Real Food’ - our focus here at KOJA. 

I’ve rounded up some of the main offenders used in ‘health foods’ and protein products and what they really are: