Is powder protein good for you?

Is powder protein good for you?

Is powder protein good for you and other new questions about using Protein We continue our FAQ on protein, delving into the specifics that matter most to you. We're tackling...

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FAQ about Protein

FAQ about Protein

Protein. It's the buzzword in the fitness world, the key to muscle growth, and the fuel for recovery. But with so much conflicting information swirling around, it's easy to get...

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Your guide to Protein and Training

Your guide to Protein and Training

Maximise Your Training with the Right Protein Intake Protein is a game-changer for anyone serious about fitness. We're here to help you understand the power of protein and how to...

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Jrny Protein Powder - Product Review

Jrny Protein Powder -  Product Review

As a woman, the world of protein supplements can feel very overwhelming. Lots of shakes designed with women in mind are branded as 'diet' or 'meal replacement'. Jrny, a protein...

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Drink Hearth Yerba Mate - Product Review

Drink Hearth Yerba Mate - Product Review

'From the earth, with heart' is the motto of Drink Hearth, a company that aims to provide a sustainable and natural energy drink, without the crash of caffeine.  What is Yerba...

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Purely Plantain Chips - Product Review

Purely Plantain Chips - Product Review

Founded by self-proclaimed dynamic duo Stefania Pellegrino and Mark O’Sullivan, Purely is a small brand that aims to bring adventure to the lives of their customers. With the tag-line ‘saving...

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361° Taroko 2 Women's Trail Running Shoes Review

361° Taroko 2 Women's Trail Running Shoes Review

361 Degrees is a footwear brand that we had the pleasure of reviewing recently for their Meraki 3 model. We were sent a pair of their women's trail running shoes...

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Doughlicious Lite Bites Edible Cookie Dough Review

Doughlicious is an independent gourmet cookie dough brand founded by Kathryn Bricken. Kathryn moved to the UK from America and brought her passion for delicious, home-style soft cookies with her....

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361° Meraki 3 Running Shoes Review

361° Meraki 3 Running Shoes Review

361 Degrees is a footwear brand expanding throughout the world. The brand was founded in 2003 and saw massive expansion in 2013 to cover Europe and America. I was sent...

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KIND Snacks Energy Bar Review

KIND Snacks Energy Bar Review

At Sundried, we're always on the look out for our next healthy snack or awesome training fuel. We were really excited to try these almond snack bars by KIND and...

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Vifit Sport High Protein Recovery Bar Review

Vifit Sport High Protein Recovery Bar Review

Vifit Sport is a new subsidiary of the huge Dutch dairy conglomerate FrieslandCampina which was formed through a merger in 2008. Vifit Sport offers a range of sport recovery products...

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New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz Trainers Review

New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz Trainers Review

New Balance has a new pair of running trainers on the market and they're every bit as comfortable as they say they are. Retailing at £75 and with a version...

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Nibble Protein Bites Review

Nibble Protein Bites Review

Nibble Protein Bites promise to be different from all the other protein balls, bites, and bars on the market by having less sugar and more protein than the competition. Founded...

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Your First Triathlon

Your First Triathlon

Your First Triathlon: Sundried's Essential Guide (and More!) Welcome, future triathletes! We're thrilled to see so many of you embarking on this incredible journey. Following the success of our recent...

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Cycle Arm & Leg Warmers

Cycle Arm & Leg Warmers

Arm and leg warmers are versatile cycling accessories designed for changeable weather conditions. They provide a flexible and convenient way to regulate body temperature during rides, particularly in spring and...

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Guide to Cyclewear

Guide to Cyclewear

Gear Up & Ride On! Your Ultimate Guide to the Top 10 Cycling Clothing Essentials Ready to pedal into adventure? Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting your journey,...

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Conquering the Triathlon: Your Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Triathlete

Conquering the Triathlon: Your Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Triathlete

The world of triathlon can seem intimidating from the outside. Images of iron-willed athletes pushing their bodies to the absolute limit might leave you wondering, "Is this really for me?"...

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Top 10 Ways to Dive into Triathlon: From Beginner to Finisher

Top 10 Ways to Dive into Triathlon: From Beginner to Finisher

Top 10 Ways to Dive into Triathlon: From Beginner to Finisher Triathlon. The word itself conjures images of superhuman athletes conquering gruelling distances. But the reality is far less intimidating....

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Brick Workouts: What They Are And Why You Should Be Doing Them

Brick Workouts: What They Are And Why You Should Be Doing Them

If you're training for a multi-sport event like a duathlon or triathlon, you need to be doing brick workouts. We answer all your questions from what they are to why you...

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Sustainable laundry hacks for travelling athletes

Sustainable laundry hacks for travelling athletes

Whether it's warm weather training in Lanzarote, or an event across the country, travelling as an athlete can be super stressful and tiring. One thing you don't want to have...

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Sarah Paterson - Athlete Ambassador

Sarah Paterson - Athlete Ambassador

Have you always been into sport? I have run since I could walk....constantly trying to keep up with my two older brothers. I didn't have a bike as a child...

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Ian Brewer - Athlete Ambassador

Ian Brewer - Athlete Ambassador

Have you always been into sport? Yes - sport has always been a HUGE part of my life. I started playing rugby at 5 and went onto play semi professionally...

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Lewis Abbott - Athlete Ambassador

Lewis Abbott - Athlete Ambassador

Have you always been into sport? Yes I've always loved playing and watching sport. As a youngster I played football for many years and used to ride a BMX and...

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Emily Georgiades - Athlete Ambassador

Emily Georgiades - Athlete Ambassador

Have you always been into sport? Any excuse to be outside! I have always loved sport and did a lot of athletics when I was growing up – I couldn't...

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Louise Whitting - Athlete Ambassador

Louise Whitting - Athlete Ambassador

Have you always been into sport? Kind of. I remember loving sport as a young kid but lost my way a bit in my teenage years and early 20s. But...

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Pete Clarke - Athlete Ambassador

Pete Clarke - Athlete Ambassador

Have you always been into sport? Yes, my love of sport started early with rugby but ended in my late 20's having dislocated both shoulders on more than one occasion;...

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Top 10 Tips to Stay Motivated and Hit Your Fitness Goals

Top 10 Tips to Stay Motivated and Hit Your Fitness Goals

It’s already ¼ of the way through the year and unfortunately many of you will have given up on the new years resolution and packed in the training. That gym...

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The importance of strength and conditioning as an endurance athlete

The importance of strength and conditioning as an endurance athlete

Are you plagued by injury or feeling stagnant with your training and race results? You want that cutting edge but your meticulous training plan just isn't getting you there? Well,...

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David Peters - Personal Trainer and Ambassador

David Peters - Personal Trainer and Ambassador

Tell us about your journey to fitness? Where did it all start? I started getting into fitness and specifically weight training at the gym when I was 19. I'm naturally...

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Lynn Mcbrearty - Personal Trainer and Athlete Ambassador

Lynn Mcbrearty - Personal Trainer and Athlete Ambassador

Tell us about your journey to fitness? Where did it all start? I was a late starter into fitness…. I started running when I was 30yrs old! I did aerobic...

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Hannah Cooper - Athlete Ambassador

Hannah Cooper - Athlete Ambassador

Have you always been into sport? Yes, growing up I did multiple sports including cross country, dancing, hockey, and netball, but swimming was always my main sport until I started...

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Nathan Hands - Athlete Ambassador

Nathan Hands - Athlete Ambassador

Have you always been into sport? Yes since I was old enough to recall I've always had a passion and love for a variety of sports, but in particular football....

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Trevor Payne - Coach and Athlete Ambassador

Trevor Payne - Coach and Athlete Ambassador

Please tell us about sporting events you have taken part in or have coming up. Sell yourself, this is your page :) The sporting events that I have in the...

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Amy Buchanan - Personal Trainer and Ambassador

Amy Buchanan - Personal Trainer and Ambassador

Please tell us about sporting events you have taken part in or have coming up. I play football for XL Academy which are based in Kent and we have just...

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How to train during the menopause - your ultimate training guide

How to train during the menopause - your ultimate training guide

The menopause can wreak havoc on a training regimen because of the physiological changes that occur. It can be more difficult to maintain lean muscle and bone density, avoid injuries...

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How fast should you run? Finding your optimum running paces

How fast should you run? Finding your optimum running paces

  Have you every started a training session and struggled to finish? Or conversely, finished a race and felt that you had more to give? It is notoriously difficult to...

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Do I Have A Food Intolerance? (Symptoms, Causes, and Cures)

Do I Have A Food Intolerance? (Symptoms, Causes, and Cures)

With dairy-free and gluten-free diets becoming the latest trend to follow, it seems everyone thinks they have a food intolerance. But what is a food intolerance? And how would you...

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How To Get Enough Protein As A Vegan

How To Get Enough Protein As A Vegan

One of the big issues for highly active vegans and vegetarians is how to get enough protein. The recommended daily intake of protein is 45g per day for women and...

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Is Stress Making You Fat? | How To Stop Stress Eating

Is Stress Making You Fat? | How To Stop Stress Eating

We look at how stress and nutrition are related, how stress can lead to over (or under) eating, the serious health issues you could develop due to prolonged stress, and...

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What Happens When You Consume Too Much Protein?

What Happens When You Consume Too Much Protein?

For most people, eating enough protein per day can be a struggle. But what about eating too much protein? Is there such a thing? What happens when you consume too...

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No-Bake Almond Cherry Bars Healthy Snack Recipe

No-Bake Almond Cherry Bars Healthy Snack Recipe

These no-bake almond cherry bars are a super easy, delicious treat that all the family will love! Perfect in lunchboxes for the kids or as a grab-and-go snack, they're full...

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Salmon Skewers With Lemony Rocket Pesto: Healthy Recipe Idea

Salmon Skewers With Lemony Rocket Pesto: Healthy Recipe Idea

Photo Credit: HaaralaHamilton Our friends the Squirrel Sisters, Gracie and Sophie Tyrrell, have a new cookbook out and gave us here at Sundried a sneak-peek of one of their delicious...

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Everything You Need To Know About Protein Bars

Everything You Need To Know About Protein Bars

Protein bars are a popular way to supplement your diet. Whether you use them as a healthy snack alternative or you swear by them post-workout, they're becoming a big part...

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Vegan Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Vegan Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Blueberry muffins have got to be one of the most underrated sweet treats of all time. What could be better than a perfectly soft muffin dotted with deliciously tangy and...

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Vegan Ice Cream Sundae Recipe

Vegan Ice Cream Sundae Recipe

Many thanks to the team at Vega® for this recipe. Serves 4 | 20 Minutes Prep Time Homemade vegan ice cream, is there anything better…? How about Protein Vegan Ice Cream Sundaes!...

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What I Eat In A Day – Ian Seeney Triathlete

What I Eat In A Day – Ian Seeney Triathlete

Ian Seeney is a corporate pilot which means traveling a lot for work on top of triathlon training and keeping up with good nutrition. He explains how he maintains a...

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Cycle Events 2025

Cycle Events 2025

Our Top 10 for Cycling in 2025 (and Other Pedal-Powered Ponderings!) Another year, another revolution of the pedals! 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for cycling, whether...

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Arch To Arc Triathlon

Arch To Arc Triathlon

The Arch To Arc Triathlon is considered one of the ultimate tests of endurance. Athletes travel from London's Marble Arch to Paris' Arc De Triomphe by running, swimming, and cycling...

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London Marathon Race Report

London Marathon Race Report

Despite suffering from a chronic knee injury and having to have physio and cortisone injections prior to the start, Elizabeth D'Andrea still managed to run a fantastic race in London...

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F3 Events Conquer The Chilterns Race Report

F3 Events Conquer The Chilterns Race Report

Photo courtesy of Richard Knight Photography F3 events have gone above and beyond in organising this multi sport event, especially during these trying times when restrictive social distancing measures have strained everyone...

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Alchester 5km Summer Run 2018

Alchester 5km Summer Run 2018

Right in the middle of the school summer holidays I signed up for this 5km race, which for me is a bit of a challenge as it takes me 5km...

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Zombie Run 5k 2017

Zombie Run 5k 2017

On a chilly Saturday morning earlier this year, I found myself running from zombies. Well, fake zombies, but it felt real enough and was nevertheless very scary! Although I have...

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Queen Elizabeth Park 10k August 2018

Queen Elizabeth Park 10k August 2018

On race day, Saturday 4th August 2018, the temperature was 32 degrees Celsius – so what better way to spend my morning than running 10k at Queen Elizabeth Park, Stratford?...

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Owler Middle Distance Triathlon 2018

Owler Middle Distance Triathlon 2018

I participated in the first Owler Middle Distance Triathlon in Kent back in 2013 and was really looking forward to taking part again this year.  5 years on, the race...

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Race To The Stones 2018

Race To The Stones 2018

Race To The Stones is a trail ultra marathon that takes place on the stunning, historic trails between Oxford and Swindon every July.  I can’t explain the meaning of this...

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Lulworth Cove Ultra Marathon Trail Race 2018

Lulworth Cove Ultra Marathon Trail Race 2018

Lulworth Cove Ultra Marathon was not only my first ultra marathon, it was my first time doing trail running. I had signed up for a different team event but it was...

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