The Bulk Nutrients Blog

Mental health in times of uncertainty and stress How are you feeling? Parts of Australia and the world in lockdown as we aim to flatten the curve of COVID-19, life looks and feels very dif … read more

The Beginners Guide to Supplements for Health and Recovery

Posted by Bulk Nutrients on Mar 13, 2020

If you’re new to working out and just starting your fitness journey, it can be overwhelming looking at the huge range of supplements, or “supps” out there. At Bulk Nutrients, we pride ourselves o … read more

Should Pregnant Women Avoid Protein Supplements?

Posted by Lara Gya on Mar 05, 2020

“Pregnancy is an exciting time in a women’s life as she watches her body transform and grow to accommodate her unborn bub. This stage of life is one to be nurtured and there has never been a bette … read more

Be Successful This New Year

Posted by Ellie Hearn on Dec 20, 2019

Make 2020 your year for being active, healthy and happy! New year new you, right? Unfortunately, most New Year Resolutions only hang around for a few weeks. In fact, there is an official “Dit … read more

Nine easy ways to get more vegetables into your diet

Posted by Bulk Nutrients on Dec 18, 2019

We all know we should eat more veg, but it can be tricky to know how to add them to your fave dishes and how to make them taste good! So we’ve come up with nine inventive ways to include veggies in … read more

Women's Diet and Emotional Well Being

Posted by Bridget Freeman on Jul 19, 2019

Researchers in New York1 have conducted a study which found women require higher levels of nutrients in their diets than men do, to support their emotional wellbeing. So ladies, you need to put in so … read more

Popular Diets Explained

Posted by Nicole Frain on Jul 18, 2019

With so many diets to choose from, it’s easy to see how people become confused about which one to follow… Our suggestion? Find a diet that works for you! Here’s our explanation of some of the … read more

The Importance of Body Composition

Posted by Tammy Kacev on May 07, 2019

I bet you weighed yourself this morning, didn’t you?! What were you expecting? Did you like what you saw? Were you expecting something lower? Or were you thrilled with what you saw? Did what … read more

Six Easy Ways To Ease Joint Pain

Posted by Ellie Hearn on Mar 24, 2019

Lifting heavy, playing sport and pounding the pavement can all have a negative impact on your joints. You may find your joints become achy, inflamed or perhaps you even feel discomfort when executing … read more

Nutrition 101 - Basic food groups, what is a balanced diet, why is it important and where do supplements fit in?

Posted by Bulk Nutrients on Feb 13, 2019

Nutrition is a study of science that enacts the interaction between nutrients and other like-substances, including chemicals such as phytonutrients and tannins, found in food, in relation to t … read more

Want To Improve Yourself? Start With Your Posture!

Posted by Bridget Freeman on Oct 15, 2018

Whether it’s because of our day jobs with lots of sitting, heaps of time in transport or constantly checking our devices, poor posture is a big factor in most people’s lives these days, in particular … read more

Why Do We Meal Prep?

Posted by Nicole Frain on Sep 19, 2018

Let's start with the basics...What is meal prep?Meal prep (or meal prep'ing) is short for Meal Preparation and is extremely popular with those that are looking at having a set intake of food for days … read more

The Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet For Your Gut

Posted by Stewart Dunlop on Sep 11, 2018

It’s 2018 and we’ve seen a new wave of people opting for a greener, whole food diet while kicking out unnecessary processed food and meat as more studies unravel the health concerns over these food ch … read more

What Is Bulletproof Coffee?

Posted by Sam Paino on Sep 03, 2018

The recipe for Bulletproof Coffee is credited to Dave Asprey, the founder of The Bulletproof Diet. He used this diet to lose one hundred and fifty pounds (68kg) before making it popular to others.How … read more

What Are Probiotics And Why Should You Take Them?

Posted by Ellie Hearn on Jul 25, 2018

Probiotics are of one of the many supplements on the market today. But what makes them different to a multivitamin and how may they help your general wellbeing? Let’s find out.What are Probiotics? … read more

8 Ways To Stay Active This Winter

Posted by Nicole Frain on Jul 11, 2018

Staying active can be hard work, especially in these cooler months where we tend to stay inside rugged up with comfort food and Netflix.But we’re here to tell you that it can be done!If you’ve ever he … read more

Recover Faster With Post-Workout Breathing

Posted by Kyle Williams on Jun 13, 2018

After training, try 3-5 minutes of relaxed breathing to turn on your parasympathetic nervous system and get your body fast-tracked into recovery mode.Recovery is the key untapped performance method. T … read more

How To Get Started At The Gym

Posted by Nicole Frain on Jun 04, 2018

Do you remember when you first started school? The first time you rode a bike? The first time you baked a cake? The first time you drove a car? Maybe the first time you went through the airport and al … read more

Flexible Sleep for Recovery: The 90-Minute Sleep Cycle Method

Posted by Kyle Williams on May 28, 2018

Want the best recovery possible? It’s time to rethink sleep!Researchers believe we think of sleep in the entirely wrong way, and to optimise our recovery through sleep we need to better plan our sleep … read more

Am I Over Training?

Posted by Anna Davey on May 16, 2018

One of the trickiest parts of being an athlete in my opinion is when to train and when to rest. It’s not as simple as picking 5-6 training days and 1-2 rest days for example. This may be insufficient … read more

ZMA For Improved Health, Immunity And Sleep

Posted by Kyle Williams on Apr 30, 2018

At Bulk Nutrients, we pride on ourselves on delivering the highest-quality sports supplements in Australia.Whilst we all have our regular ‘go-to’ supplements, the extensive nature of our range sometim … read more

Sleep - Are You Getting Enough?

Posted by Bridget Freeman on Apr 25, 2018

Remember when you were young and you hated going to bed? You would kick and scream against it and procrastinate constantly – You wanted to stay up all night! Well, how things have changed! Now most pe … read more

How To Avoid Procrastinating

Posted by Bridget Freeman on Dec 04, 2017

Are you procrastinating?So many people who want to get started on a healthier lifestyle, get too caught up in all the details that they never feel confident enough to just begin!They fill their time s … read more

The Cognitone Power Nap

Posted by Kyle Williams on Nov 13, 2017

In our non-stop 24/7 lives of longer working hours and never-ending online interactions, most of us aren’t getting enough sleep.The importance of sleepI’ve written a previous blog about the impor … read more

Be Your Own Motivation

Posted by Nicole Frain on Sep 05, 2017

Today, I was half of the way through my ride, my longest yet at 85km when I hit a wall. Some of you might think this distance is crazy, some of you might ride that all the time.So, Sitting at about 40 … read more

The Best Supplements To Help Cure A Hangover

Posted by Hannah Rabe on Aug 20, 2017

It’s the morning after a big night on the drinks and you’re feeling like death warmed up. Look, we’ve all been there at one point or another and it’s not much fun. But we have some tips … read more

Probiotics And How They Promote Gut Health

Posted by Kate Forsyth on Aug 01, 2017

Have you heard of probiotics? Well, now is definitely the time to know more about these healthy microorganisms. They are good bacteria that can do plenty to help the human body, most espec … read more

Why You Should Take Fibre Supplements

Posted by Michelle Deery on Jun 01, 2017

Do you need to take supplements? A lot of us are often unsure if we should be taking supplements. Are they necessary in order to achieve optimal health? The answer for most people, is yes. I … read more

Fight off the winter sniffles

Posted by Ellie Hearn on May 23, 2017