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Beth has a first class BA English Language and Applied Linguistics degree. That means she knows how to write really good. When she's not reading, researching or writing for Innermost, you can find her managing her Depop empire. Looking for a black one shoulder crop top tank vest that's machine washable and only been worn once? She's got you.

Innermost Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid

Innermost Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid. You’ve probably heard about it, and you’re probably wondering why this ingredient is so popular? Loved by all that try it and named as something of a holy grail skincare product by skincare gurus everywhere, hyaluronic acid has a lot of hype around it. But why?
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Our 5 Favourite High Protein Breakfasts For The Winter

Our 5 Favourite High Protein Breakfasts For The Winter

High protein breakfasts help you recover from last nights gym workout, keep you full in preparation for your busy day ahead, and ensure that your body is energised, ensuring you’re ready to tackle whatever your day has in store for you (cold weather included).
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Our Five Favourite Ways To Be Grateful: Here’s How To Show Gratitude

Our Five Favourite Ways To Be Grateful: Here’s How To Show Gratitude

Here at Innermost, we’re getting prepped for the festive season. And with November coming up, that means only one thing: Thanksgiving. As a result, we’re celebrating actions of gratitude and giving this month, and we want to share the love and positivity in our community (and further, if we can).
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Here’s How To Choose The Best Milk Alternatives For You And The Planet

There are plenty of reasons that people choose to switch to a vegan milk, ranging from the milk alternatives health benefits, their reduced environmental impact, and even their taste. But when it comes to choosing the best non-dairy milk for you, the healthiest milk alternative, or even the best non-dairy milk for coffee, it can become a bit challenging to choose between the many, many milk alternatives on the market. We’re here to break it down. We’re talking taste, sustainability and more. It’s the battle of the non-dairy milk alternatives, if you will. But first, as always, let’s get the basics out the way. What are non-dairy milks? Non-dairy milks are a group of plant-based milks such as oat, cashew and coconut milk, that are made without the need for dairy milk from cows. This means that not only are their environmental impact much lower, but that they are great for those that want to follow a vegan lifestyle and remove animal by-products from their diet. They’ve also got some pretty sweet health benefits, too. What are the benefits of non-dairy milks? Of course, the health benefits of non-dairy milks vary from milk to milk, but broadly, some of the great benefits of dairy milk alternatives include: Great sources of calcium Cholesterol free Easier to digest A delicious taste Fewer calories Due to the increasing popularity of dairy milk alternatives, too, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to brands, milk types and even flavours. For this reason, here at Innermost we recommend that if you try one dairy milk alternative and don’t like it – maybe you don’t like the taste or texture, just try another one! You’re sure to find one that you love. It can be pretty overwhelming when selecting the best milk alternative, though. So let’s take a look together… What is the most sustainable milk alternative? It’s a fact that in general, plant-based milks are more sustainable. Their production uses less land, less water and their production leads to far fewer levels of greenhouse gases than dairy milk counterparts. The two most sustainable milk alternatives are soy milk, who’s production requires the least amount of water, and almost milk, who’s production leads to the least carbon dioxide. So, if you’re looking to make the swap to a dairy-free milk in the hope of making a sustainable dietary choice, soy or almond are the milks for you. What is the best non-dairy milk for protein shakes? When it comes to choosing the best non-dairy milk for protein shakes, you’re looking for a delicious taste and a creamy texture. Both of which are provided by almond milk. Almond milk has a similar, creamy consistency to cows milk which is ideal for creating thick and satisfying protein shakes, and the vitamin content of this milk packs a punch, too. Almond milk contains Vitamin A, Vitamin D and Vitamin E, which is a great addition to your protein shake, for sure. For those that love a caffeine boost, almond milk is often considered the best non-dairy milk for coffee, too! If you’re looking for a great tasting dairy milk alternative to add to your shakes, though, we really recommend coconut milk. Sweet and delicious, coconut milk is a firm cult favourite for protein shakes, especially with our pineapple flavoured product The Energy Booster… did someone say Pina Colada? What is the healthiest milk alternative? If you’re thinking of making the switch from dairy milk to plant milk, it’s probably fair to say that one of the biggest motivators behind this choice is the health benefits. Maybe you’re lactose intolerant and fed up of the milk-induced bloating, or perhaps you’re just conscious of the high fat content that dairy milk can bring… Whilst these are worthy concerns, when deciding on the healthiest milk alternative, it’s important to consider the sugar content of your brand of choice. That’s what you should be looking for. Soy milk is one of the most popular dairy milk alternatives, and it’s not hard to see why. As one of the healthiest on the market, soy milk contains just as much protein as cows’ milk, and as long as the milks don’t contain any added sugars and are unsweetened, soy milk is definitely the healthiest pick. Summary There are a few really key points to consider when making the switch to a dairy milk alternative. Firstly, non-dairy doesn’t mean non-delicious. Many people opt for a dairy milk alternative for the taste and difference that these milks can bring to smoothies and protein shakes as a result, for example. Secondly, switching to non-dairy milks is a great choice for the environment. The dairy industry has a hugely detrimental affect on the environment, and so switching to one of these delicious alternatives is a great way to reduce your environmental impact. By the way… why not make the change this World Vegan Day? Whether you opt for oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, or any other of the worthy plant-based milk alternatives, let us know what you think! Head on over to @liveinnermost. We’d love to hear from you.
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5 Easy Vegan Swaps To Make This World Vegan Day

5 Easy Vegan Swaps To Make This World Vegan Day

If you didn’t know, World Vegan Day is coming up! And what better way to make a diet or lifestyle change than as a result of an annual event dedicated to the cause? Here are our five favourite easy vegan swaps.
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Is Pre Workout Necessary? Here's Everything You Need To Know

Is Pre Workout Necessary? Here's Everything You Need To Know

Think you might benefit from a little bit of an energy boost before a workout? Want to perform to the best of your ability? You’ve probably been told about pre workout. But what is pre workout, how does it help, and how does it work? Here's everything you need to know.
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How To Handle A Stitch: What Are The Causes And Remedies?

How To Handle A Stitch: What Are The Causes And Remedies?

We’ve all had them, but when you really think about it, what is a stitch? In medical terms, a stitch is referred to as exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP) and describes an abdominal pain that is most commonly brought on by exertion and physical activity. Here's how to avoid them.
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The Top Skin Boosting Ingredients In Innermost Products Revealed

The Top Skin Boosting Ingredients In Innermost Products Revealed

With the latest skincare trends, it seems like you need 547 different products to make up the perfect skin routine. The good news is that some of the best ingredients for skin are naturally occurring. The even better news is that they are included in some of our products here at Innermost.
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What is Muay Thai Boxing? With BXR London

What is Muay Thai Boxing? With BXR London

Muay Thai training. It requires a whole lot of discipline, strength and agility. The Power Booster can help you with that. But what actually is it, and what does Muay Thai training involve?
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The Only Dairy Alternatives You'll Ever Need

The Only Dairy Alternatives You'll Ever Need

Whether you’re lactose intolerant or just want to mix things up, there are a bunch of dairy alternatives that are not only delicious, but will have a great effect on your diet with many benefits you may not have thought about.
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4 Ingredients To Avoid In Supplements To Maximise Your Results

4 Ingredients To Avoid In Supplements To Maximise Your Results

Looking to maximise your results when it comes to those all-important fitness goals? Wanting to make sure the products you're using are safe? Of course you are. When choosing the ideal fitness supplementation, it can be pretty overwhelming. Not only are you choosing the correct supplementation for your fitness goa, but you’re then navigating which ingredients to avoid in protein powder, and any other supplementation you may be taking. It can be a minefield. Don’t let this put you off, though. Don’t ignore the ingredients on your products. If anything, take extra care when reading them. They’re more important than you may have even already thought. When it comes to the top ingredients to avoid in supplements, you’re looking for a few key things. And we’re going to break them down for you. From added sugar to unnecessary fillers, here’s your one-stop guide to ingredients to avoid in supplements, by yours truly, Innermost.  Without further ado… Innermost’s top ingredients to avoid in supplements Whilst we could spend all day talking about the benefits of natural supplements such as nootropics and adaptogens, this isn’t the time. Sticking to natural products will help you to avoid fillers in supplements and other ingredients to avoid in supplements that we’re going to mention, but firstly, let’s list our top four ingredients to avoid… Added sugar Unsweetened protein powder can taste pretty bland. This is when some wellness brands turn to sugars to help out. And whilst it’s important to maintain recommended glucose levels in your diet for energy boosting purposes, added sugar is quite frankly, unnecessary. You should try and cut down your sugar intake where possible, so any fitness supplements that use added sugars should be avoided. Added sugars are also highly addictive, and should be avoided for this reason alone. Check the ingredients of your supplement to see what sweetener has been added here. Added sugars have been linked to obesity and heart diseases, so are best to be avoided. There are plenty of healthier alternatives to added sugars, such as natural sweeteners… for example. Xanthan gum (and other fillers) One of the absolutely key ingredients to avoid are fillers in supplementations. Common fillers in supplementations include: Cellulose Gelatin Starch Talc Silicon Dioxide Titanium Dioxide …just to name a few. Sometimes referred to as bulking agents, fillers in supplementations are used for a number of reasons: To keep manufacturing costs low To achieve a desired supplementation texture To up the amount of product a customer receives Whilst you may be under the impression that your protein powder only includes protein, that is not the case. Make sure none of the extra ingredients are any of those harmful fillers mentioned above, as the presence of these can not only reduce the quality of your supplementation, but can cause bloating, gas and gastric discomfort – amongst other health issues (that we will go into later). Not what you want. Here at Innermost we are committed to not using these harmful fillers in our products. You can be sure of it. Vegetable oils and fats Often included to increase the richness, texture and taste of fitness supplementations, these oils can actually wreak havoc on your intestinal system. These oils are harmful to our diet in large quantities, so including them in fitness supplementations is entirely unnecessary. Not only unnecessary, but harmful. They also add a large quantity of calories to your supplement, so if your fitness goal is to lose weight, these are definitely to be avoided. Skimmed milk powder Used to bulk up powders that are lacking in quality, skimmed milk powder can be a nightmare for anyone with a lactose intolerance. Skimmed milk powder should be avoided due to their high lactose sugar content, which can be pretty harmful to your gastrointestinal system. Think bloating, constipation, and gas. Not pleasant. Excess lactose and sugar can also cause acne and nausea… even to those that don’t have a particular aversion to lactose or dairy. Why should I avoid these supplement ingredients? All in all, every ingredient we have listed above has been linked to detrimental effects on users health. Whether that effect is organ damage, risk of acne, weight gain, heart defects… or even death. Now, that may sound pretty serious (and it is), when using supplementations with these harmful ingredients in them every day, you’re really putting yourself and your body at risk. Instead, opt for natural ingredients, from reputable brands. The less ingredients the better, and if they’re backed by research, that’s the goal. That’s what we call a well and truly clean protein powder. Summary If you spot any of the above ingredients in a potential protein powder or supplementation, no whey should you be adopting the product into your routine. Cheesy protein puns aside, though, it’s important to track what you’re putting in your body.
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Everything You Need To Know About England’s Newly Relaxed Genetically Modified Food Laws

Everything You Need To Know About England’s Newly Relaxed Genetically Modified Food Laws

The latest guidance around genetically modified foods and genetically modified food laws are changing. Farming regulations have been eased, and this means that costs of production and rules around the creation of genetically modified foods have been altered to make the production of these foods easier… and this has major implications for the food market. So far, the relaxation of these rules and regulations only relates to England, but it’s rumoured that these changes are not far behind for the rest of the United Kingdom. Genetically modified food laws in the United Kingdom With the recent announcement of the relaxation of genetically modified food laws in England, here at Innermost, we felt it was important to dive into the facts, gain all the information and evaluate what this means for our food produce in the United Kingdom and on our supermarket shelves. These changes have sparked wide-spread debate and discussion around the pros and cons and genetically modified foods, so as a brand that produces our products with non-genetically modified ingredients, our interest in the progression of genetically modified food laws and the pros and cons of genetically modified foods is a key priority. First, let’s get the basics out of the way. What are genetically modified foods, what are the current genetically modified food laws in the UK, and how are they changing? Here we go… What are genetically modified foods? Genetically modified foods are foods that have been defined as those that have had their genetic material (aka, their DNA) altered in a way that natural development would not include. This modification is commonly achieved through the addition of genetic information from another organism (simply, another living thing) and can have drastic consequences for the production and longevity of food products such as fruits and vegetables. What does this mean for food production? Genetically modified foods can lead to greater quantities of production and a reduction in food prices. Not only this, but genetic modification can lead to a greater reliability of high-quality food produce due to the decrease in risk from disease. Winning! The story so far: genetically modified food laws in the United Kingdom The current (pre-relaxed) rules and regulations around genetically modified foods in the United Kingdom are pretty complex, we’re not going to lie. Broken down simply, though, the laws state that any genetically modified foods cannot be farmed without prior approval from regulatory agencies such as The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (or DEFRA, for short). It’s not easy to be approved, either, as since 1992, only 2024 applications have been approved. And after this, any foods that have been approved, that may contain a genetically modified organism (or, as it’s often abbreviated to, a GMO), must be accompanied by written documentation. Not to mention, this process is incredibly expensive, with a £5,000 application fee. As the rules currently stand, thousands of crops have to be thrown away due to their susception to disease such as Blight’s Disease. Whilst genetic modification could easily eradicate this issue and bring thousands more crops to our supermarket shelves, the rules around this method make it so that these foods go unapproved. And therefore, to waste. The proposed genetically modified food law change Whilst a change to these rules looks to be tricky, it’s doable. Scientists are backing the change, with reports stating that a relaxation of these rules would be a welcome change from EU laws, and allow greater, healthier production of crops for our consumption. This change would allow production of GMO foods to be in line with our American counterparts. The pros and cons of genetically modified foods To many, the ideology of genetically modified foods is hailed as fantastic scientific advancement. With the ground-breaking growth in technology that allows us to create a surplus of food to consumers at a low cost, high-yield outcome, many would argue, “why wouldn’t we take advantage of these abilities?” We could go on all day about this debate, but to sum up years of back-and-forth between scientists, farmers, the law and everyday consumers, here’s some of the main arguments towards integrating genetically modified foods into our lives. The pros of genetically modified foods Reduced use of potentially harmful pesticides The creation of drought-resistant foods Accelerated growth speed Better tasting food Less food waste Longer shelf life for food Now, looking at the above list, you’re wondering how anyone can object to the introduction of genetically modified foods. Lower food prices, greater taste, a drop in food waste and a longer shelf life? Sign me up! Well, not everyone feels that way… The cons of genetically modified foods The potential of allergic reactions Genetic modification is a relatively new process The potential for resistance against illness Could lead to the production of harmful toxin Potential loss of nutritional value Summary In light of this proposed relaxation, we thought it was important to mention that all of our products are non-genetically modified, as we prioritise natural, effective ingredients. More information around genetically modified food laws and the current changes are a hot topic at the moment, and something we are keeping a close eye on here at Innermost. We’re big believers in trusting the science. It’s something we’ve always done, are doing, and will continue to do, and keeping you (and ourselves) in the loop when it comes to big changes like this is something we feel super strongly about.
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How To Avoid Freshers' Flu: The One-Stop Survival Guide

How To Avoid Freshers' Flu: The One-Stop Survival Guide

Recently headed off to university? Succumbed to the freshers' flu? Before you crack on with that preliminary reading, we've got some advice you just might like to hear. From proper rest to a nutrient-filled diet, here's how to kick the annual dreaded freshers' flu to the kerb.
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PLAYLISTS

Playlist / Team Picks: Jasmine

Playlist / Team Picks: Jasmine

 Here Jasmine's compilation of favourite workout songs live and direct for your next workout, drive, chill session, walk home...
Playlist / Halloween Hits

Playlist / Halloween Hits

 Get yourself in the mood for spooky season with this playlist of Halloween hits, curated just for you by Team Innermost.
Playlist / Home Workout

Playlist / Home Workout

 Working out from home has never been easier, and we've got just the playlist to power you through any session.
Playlist / Ultimate Chill

Playlist / Ultimate Chill

 Sometimes we all need a little chill in our lives. These are our top picks of songs that help us relax and unwind. 
Playlist / Entering Autumn

Playlist / Entering Autumn

 Check out our curated playlist of our favourite autumnal songs to get us in the mood for September. We hope you love it as much as we do.
Playlist / August Anthems

Playlist / August Anthems

 These are our favourite August anthems, curated into one playlist just for you by Team Innermost.
Playlist / Lo-Fi Beats

Playlist / Lo-Fi Beats

 There's nothing like a good chill playlist, and this curated collection of lo-fi beats is perfect for any situation. 
Playlist / #WFH Anthems

Playlist / #WFH Anthems

 Music has been the thing that's kept us going over the past few months. This is our playlist of the perfect Working From Home anthems that we hope inspires you.
Playlist / My Valentine

Playlist / My Valentine

 The only thing better than a great workout is a great workout with someone you really fancy. Hit play and get ready to work it with this Valentine's Day special - then cool off ...
Nik Naidoo Workout Playlist

Nik Naidoo Workout Playlist

 Here's Nik's selection of head-nodding and ground-shaking tunes to get your next sweat on to. For the love of God just don't play this before heading to bed. We can not be held ...
Adam Husler Workout Playlist

Adam Husler Workout Playlist

 Adam is one of the leading yoga teachers in London. When we asked him to create a workout playlist, he came up with a deeply soulful mix of tracks that won't fail to get a smile...
Claire Fountain Workout Playlist

Claire Fountain Workout Playlist

 Claire knows yoga. Claire also knows music. Here's her selection of workout songs compiled just for Innermost.
Bethany Duckworth Workout Playlist

Bethany Duckworth Workout Playlist

 Bethany knows a good track when she hears one. Buckle up and get this workout playlist into your ears pronto.
Dan Morgan Workout Playlist

Dan Morgan Workout Playlist

 Dan getting zen on the decks. Here's his playlist for your next yoga session or if you need to kick back and drift away.
Ornagh Lee Workout Playlist

Ornagh Lee Workout Playlist

 Here Ornagh's compilation of favourite workout songs live and direct for your next workout, drive, chill session, walk home...
Lawrence Price Workout Playlist

Lawrence Price Workout Playlist

 Lawrence knows the difference between a banger and a dud. Here's his selection to get you moving the next time you need to get moving.
Suleman's Playlist for Innermost

Suleman's Playlist for Innermost

 It's Sul working the Innermost decks with our latest workout playlist.
Elisa Rossi Workout Playlist

Elisa Rossi Workout Playlist

 Elisa's most comfortable creating works of art in the kitchen. Here are the songs that help her do just that.
Matt Pearson Workout Playlist

Matt Pearson Workout Playlist

 Matt's workout playlist has got something for everyone. Get it in your ears pronto.
Jake Paul White Workout Playlist

Jake Paul White Workout Playlist

 Jake knows music. Check out his finely tuned workout playlist made for Innermost right here.
Laura Ruthnum Workout Playlist

Laura Ruthnum Workout Playlist

 Laura knows what makes a good tune. She's just gone and put 16 together in a row for Innermost.
Lauren Schramm Workout Playlist

Lauren Schramm Workout Playlist

 It's Lauren on the decks... coming straight outta NYC.