MOUS Health Blog

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Why water should be the first thing you reach for in the morning

Ever heard the saying that you should drink 2 glasses of water as soon as you wake up? Well, there is good reason for it! We identify why water sho...

how does bacteria get into your water bottle?

How’d That Bacteria Get in There? The Low-Down on Dirty Water Bottles

Ever wondered if your bottle is infected with bacteria? How it got there? Or how to eliminate it? We touch on Coli, a common bacteria found in wate...

Matcha & Kiwi Energy Burst Smoothie

The perfect green smoothie to kickstart your morning. Packed with the goodness of matcha powder, kiwi fruit and much more!

smoothies or meals whats better. Image of breakfast and a white smoothie in a mous fitness bottle

Can You Smoothie Replace Your Meal? Yes, No and Maybe!

Should you replace meals with smoothies? We breakdown the two options and touch on the yes, no and maybe as to why you may choose smoothies over food.

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Should You Be Taking Creatine?

Creatine, who should take it and how does it assist performance. A quick breakdown of everything you need to know about the performance boosting su...

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Clocking In: The Best Time to Take Your Favourite Fitness Supplements

An overview of when to take the most common supplements to ensure you increase your performance and get the most out of your muscles.

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The Dry Facts on Dehydration and How It Ruins Your Workout

Ever wondered how dehydration affects your performance and workout? We touch on the importance of sufficient hydration for active individuals and h...

Bacteria: What’s Growing in Your Water Bottle?

What types of bacteria are in your water bottle? Are they harmful? An overview of the most commonly found types of bacteria.

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What are BCAAs? How do They Assist Performance? (And How Much Should I Take?)

Branch chain amino acids, otherwise known as BCAA's, are vital to not only increase muscle performance but weight loss, blood sugar stabilization a...

Is There BPA in Your Water Bottle? Here’s Why You Should Be Worried

Is your bottle BPA free? Find out what BPA actually is, how to avoid it, the issues it may cause, and how it gets into your body.

Smoothies Versus Juices: Squeezing Out the Nutrition Facts

Juices and smoothies are both delicious and nutritious but is one better than the other. Here, we provide you with a breakdown of the two to uncove...