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At only age 24, Tom Abell is currently in his 3rd year of being a full-time Batsman at Somerset Cricket Club. Tom attended Taunton School where in 2012 he accumulated seven centuries and passed 50 in every innings he played at an average of 193, and he was named 2013 Young Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year. He then went on to Exeter University where he studied Sport Science and French.  Tom's Off-season Off-season, Tom would often have a lot of strength and conditioning coaching at the club. If you look at the players in the last century of Cricket you’ll notice how...

There are many trends that come and go within the health and fitness industry, from bulletproof coffees to oil pulling and detox teas. But one trend that is gaining more and more momentum in recent months is the movement towards more plant based eating and protein. With an ever increasing number of people turning towards a plant based diets and plant based protein for a number of reasons, is this here to stay? Pros and Cons to plant-based eating... Whatever position you take on the matter, there is no denying that there are obvious benefits of leading a plant based diet...

Who? Rhiannon Lambert (aka Rhitrition).  Where? KXU, London. Rhiannon Lambert is here to talk to us all about her first ever book; Re-Nourish.  So, who is Rhiannon Lambert? Rhiannon is a leading Harley Street Nutritionist specialising in weight management, eating disorders and sports nutrition. Registered with the Association for Nutrition (ANutr), Rhiannon obtained a first-class Bachelor (BSc) degree in Nutrition and Health and a Master’s (MSc) degree in Obesity, Risks and Prevention. She is also a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity having obtained a diploma from The National Centre For Eating Disorders approved by The British Psychological Society (BPS). So you could say she knows...

It’s International Women’s Day today and the movement towards gender parity with #timesup and #metoo being pushed to the forefront of the media, there is a real sense of solidarity. 
We are making a positive step forwards but we still have a long way to go. It’s now more than ever that we need to be uplifting and empowering with our friends, family, colleagues and strangers to work towards inclusivity! Overview: This world has a place for everyone and anyone; we all have an equal opportunity to be able to connect and change the status quo… together! With all this...

Who?  Fran Currie.  Where? Bakesmiths, Bristol.  Fran Currie is one of our Foodies who always creates such tasty recipes using our protein powders. With Easter just around the corner, why not make the Easter bunny jealous with these Carrot Cake Protein Balls? They taste just like carrot cake too! Here's what you'll need: Medjool dates (stoned) Cinnamon Ginger All spice Oats Medium carrot 2 scoops of SFN Vanilla protein (any) Method: This recipe is SO easy to make and ideal for those 3pm snack cravings at work. It's pretty simple, grate your carrot then throw all the ingredients into a food...

In 5 weeks time, the doors of the second Starks Fitness will be open to the public in Temple Quay. Offering a space that is completely unique in Bristol, it will house a state of the art training experience that caters for every aspect of fitness. One of these aspects will be a fitness bar, and that's where you'll find SF Nutrition in the Fueld Cafe.  Fueld... Fueld have worked closely with some top nutritionists and food bloggers to make a menu that is both tasteful and nutritionally beneficial. Each ingredient has been carefully picked to enhance training performance and...

Who? Pete Geracimo on 'Keeping fit over 40'. Where? KXU, London.  Who is Pete Geracimo?  With over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry, Pete has always been somewhat of an athlete. He used to run competitively and has pretty much done every sport you can think of. He got into personal training because he needed to make money while training for triathlons, so he completed his PT courses as well as a soft tissue course and went on from there.  Pete moved to Sydney where he lived for 8 years before moving to the UK and has been here for...

Who? Emily Moreton Where?  Bakesmiths, Bristol. Are you black forest berry mad? This Black Forest Protein Smoothie recipe is everything a berry lover could want and more! Protein Smoothie Ingredients: 1 scoop SFN Vegan Berry Protein  Almond Milk Chia seeds Cocoa Powder A generous mixture of frozen black forest fruits (cherries, black currents & blackberries) Method: Simply throw into a blender for a few seconds and you've made your protein smoothie - it's as easy as that!This protein smoothie is a perfect post-workout or as a snack throughout the day. You can even add something like oats to use this protein...

Have you ever eaten something and had instant regret? At some point in our lives, most of us have eaten food just because it was there and not because we need it. Whether you’ve accidentally gone through a whole packet of biscuits while watching TV, couldn’t say no to the office cake at 3pm or snacked because we were bored - we’ve all done it. Here are some ways you can get back into the driver’s seat when it comes to what you ingest, and with some practice you’ll be able to differentiate between real hunger and appetite.  Understand Your...

Who?  Emily Moreton (aka. twistingmymelon) Where?  Bakesmiths, Bristol. Indulge in these gorgeous brownie bites without feeling too guilty! Here’s what you’ll need: 25g Pumpkin seeds 50g Pecans 50g Roasted Hazelnuts 200g Oats 5 tbsp. Maple Syrup 5 tbsp. Cocoa powder 2 tbsp. Almond butter A splash of almond milk 250g Dates 2 scoops of Dark Chocolate Protein Powder 100g Quinoa pops 200g Raisins 30g Cranberries Method: Blend Pumpkin seeds, pecans, roasted hazelnuts and oats until the nuts have broken down. Pop in all the ingredients except the quinoa pops, raisins and cranberries and blend. Once blended to a paste, add the raisins,...

Who? Charlotte Holmes Where? KXU, London.  Charlotte Holmes is a personal trainer, yoga-lover, and model. She’s currently on a TV Show on MTV called Ex on the Beach and Body SOS. Body SOS: The concept of the show is not just about body transformations but also about the mind. It’s all about incorporating good nutrition and movement into the lives of these individuals so that they’re happier and healthier. It’s actually a really good programme to have on at this time of year because it’s uplifting, positive and motivating. Catch it on MTV at 8pm on Wednesday’s, FYI. More importantly, this SFN...

Who?  Kathryn Fielding, Nutritionist.  Where?  KXU, London.  Kathryn Fielding works in the marketing department at KXU as well as being a Yoga Instructor, but her main profession is as a nutritionist. This Episode: In this episode, Kathryn discusses Vitamin D, or “the sunshine vitamin” as some people like to call it. There’s so much more to vitamin D than we think and you don’t just get it just from the sun. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone that our bodies need for bone health, body health as well as acting as an anti-inflammatory. Our bodies need vitamin D and more...

Who? Fran Currie Where? Bakesmiths, Bristol.  Supergreen's Smoothie  5 reasons why they’re so great:  You can have them on the go They’re a great, easy snack They’re only 300 cals You can have them pre or post workout They’re packed full of antioxidants and micronutrients Fran loves smoothies because they’re so easy to make and you get so many nutrients from the spinach and Supergreens powder. AND it’s super tasty. Supergreens powder is one of Fran’s favourite SFN products because as soon as she starts to feel ill, she’ll make a Supergreens Smoothie and feel those nutrients kick in. Check...

Who?  Fran Currie Where?  Bakesmiths, Bristol Fran’s back again with a chocolate protein porridge recipe, but this time she’s pimping out your porridge. This chocolate porridge recipe is ideal for those cold winter days where you wake up seriously lacking energy. Grab yourself some: SFN Dark Chocolate Vegan Protein powder, Almond milk, Oats, Cinnamon (for extra flavour!), A handful of strawberries and a banana for toppings! Method: Pour the oats into a hot saucepan, add in the almond milk and stir immediately. You can also add water later if the consistency is too thick. You can use absolutely any milk you can...

New Year, New Me: It's the beginning of the year and whispers of “New Year, New Me”, “Diets”, losing weight, and “Dry Januarys” are in the air. There seems to be mixed feelings towards goal setting at New Year; with some finding New Year's resolutions pointless or choosing to set goals throughout the year instead, and others who like to make resolutions when the clock strikes 12 on the 1st Jan, finding it a motivational kick into action! Let's be honest, generally our lives are pretty hectic, we’re a pretty ambitious bunch and we love to put pressure on ourselves....