Journal

Protein Coffee - Why is it a growing trend?

Protein Coffee or '#proffee' is a growing trend on social media. We have delved into the benefits, the fall backs and how you can make your own Ancient + Brave Proffee.

The Sunshine Vitamin

After such a sunny summer, do we need to be thinking about our Vitamin D levels? What are the best sources of this nutrient and how do we strike a balance between too much and not enough sun exposure? Read on for the answers.

What is biophilic design?

Most of us are aware of the huge benefits being out in nature brings to our mental and physical health. This blog explores why and how you can incorporate nature into your home to improve mind and body.

How to Build the Perfect Smoothie

If you want to make a smoothie with all the right nutrients which will leave you feeling energised, read on for our top Nutritionist approved tips for a great, healthy smoothie

The Wandering Nerve

The phrase 'gut feeling' is more than just a colourful idiom. The gut nerves send signals to our brains through the amazing information superhighway that is our vagus nerve.

Our Guide to Protein

Protein is essential for virtually every one of your cellular functions - it’s good to think about them as the ‘working molecules’ we need to live. Literally the building blocks of life! Read on to learn more.

Nutrition for Travel

Passport? Check. Tickets? Check. Sun hat. Check. Nutrition tips to help you feel great on-flight? Don’t worry, we've got you covered; read our advice for what to eat when you travel.

Skin Health with Face Yoga Teacher; Lydia Sasse

Skin health is a BIG topic at the moment. We spoke with Face Yoga Teacher Lydia Sasse to learn how we can improve our skin health with simple daily practices.

Where Your Food Comes from Matters

We are obsessed with finding the best ingredients in the formulations we create for you. When you know where your food comes from and what's in it, it can be easier to make the right choices.

A Beginners Guide to Seaweed Foraging

In this blog you can learn what seaweed is, where to find it, when and how to forage for it and how to use it, as well as two of Rachel Lambert's favourite edible seaweeds.

Bovine, Marine or Vegan - what’s the difference?

Want to take a deep dive into all things collagen? The benefits, uses and differences? Read on to learn more, and to understand what can work for you.

Collagen and Fertility

In this blog, Charlotte Grand, author of The Fertility Kitchen explores how and why collagen plays a role in fertility. Its number of benefits, ways you can include it in your diet and two delicious recipes for your to try out.

How To Incorporate Yoga into Your Day

Many of you will have felt the benefits yoga brings to every level of our being, strengthening our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. Read on for our top tips.

The Nature Pill

There is a growing body of evidence that backs up our ancient intuitive knowledge that connecting with the natural world has a beneficial effect on our wellbeing. Read on to find out why and how you can benefit from 'The Nature Pill'.

Ashwagandha and Men's Health

Ashwagandha is fairly well known for its positive effects on women’s health, but it also offers amazing benefits for men too. Read on to find out it's impressive benefits.

Foraging in Spring

Spring is full of fresh green growth, perfect for picking. Rachel Lambert takes us through her top tips for foraging in Spring. From what to pick, to how you can use it in some brilliant recipes.

Which type of fasting should you try?

With the rise of fad diets, it would be easy to dismiss intermittent fasting as a trend, but it has been shown that it has lots of great benefits. Read on to learn more.

How Collagen can ease Menopause symptoms

This blog explores how True Collagen can help make the transition into peri/menopause smoother, and ease the symptoms associated with it.

The Power of Ritual

From our ancient ancestors to the digital denizens of today’s secular society, humans have used rituals to motivate, move and connect us. This blog explores the benefits of daily rituals.

Biohacking: putting you in control of your own wellbeing

Whether or not you’ve heard of ‘biohacking’ before, you’ve probably come across a version of it. In fact, you may already be biohacking and not realise!

Ultimate beginners guide to taking collagen

It’s likely you’ve already heard talk of the benefits of collagen. This blog dives into the importance of collagen supplementation, and what you should look out for when trying to find one for you.

Why you should try Bulleting your Coffee with MCT Oil

Everyone has their own particular and sometimes sacred way to start the day - but have you ever tried it with a bulleted coffee? Read on to learn how to bullet your brew.

Introducing Jo Woodhurst, Our Head of Nutrition

We are delighted to introduce you to the newest member of the Ancient + Brave team - Jo Woodhurst. Get to know more about her and her story in this quick Q&A

ESGmark® - What, Why and How?

Ancient + Brave are one of ESGmark®’s founder members. This blog explores the significance and importance of Environmental Social Governance, and the role it plays in ethical business practices.

The Benefits of Walking Barefoot

There’s something deliciously sensual and grounding about feeling our connection to Mother Earth through the soles of our feet.

Concentration Tips from Experts

Hands up if you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there? Found yourself scrolling through Instagram when you’re supposed to be writing...

What to Eat for a Good Night’s Sleep

We all know the impressive impact of a decent night's slumber. You feel refreshed in the morning, motivated to move your body, inspired to eat a healthy breakfast - Read on to find out how to get the best nights sleep.

Putting people and the planet at the heart of business

You might have seen the 1% For The Planet logo on our products and wondered what it meant. It is something we are extremely proud of. Read more to find out why.

7 Top Nutrients to Support Your Immune Health

It’s safe to say that caring for your immune health has become a top priority for many of us in recent times. Fortunately, there’s a lot we can do to give our immune system a helping hand. Read more to learn how to support your immune system through your diet and lifestyle.