Vive Health Nutrition

by Tessa Finney-Brown BHSc Naturopathy Vegetarians and Protein - Busting the Myths. Just because you're a vegetarian doesn't mean you need less protein. As has been pointed out by Matt on How Much Protein?, the average person requires between 0.8g and 1.4g of protein per kg of body weight (depending on how much exercise you [...]

By Matt Steinacher BHSc Complementary Medicine Many people ask us at Vive about protein: how much should I consume, which is the best source, or what's the best supplement for me? Protein is a fundamental component of the daily diet. This macronutrient is found in many animal and plant sources and is collectively made of [...]