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Can the right vitamins boost my immune system?

We all know what it’s like when work starts to pick up and suddenly, we’re best friends with the take-away…

A logistical problem sparked the idea for dried blood tests

When Dr. Angela Rizzo was conducting scientific studies and analyzing fresh blood tests, she ran into a logistical problem; they…

How to get your 10,000 steps a day in seven realistic ways

If you’ve got an iPhone, the Health app comes installed by default. For the most part, you’ve got your phone on you…

How to stay fit with these at-home workout ideas

While introverts might somewhat enjoy the advice to ‘stay at home’, there’s only so much Netflix you can watch. Self-isolation…

5 elements of staying fit (your trainer probably won’t tell you)

‘Work harder, run faster’ is the collective mantra in gyms. That the more you work out, makes staying fit a…

Why go vegan? Here are the pros & cons

Over the past few years, veganism has grown in popularity. There are more meat alternatives that ever before and it’s…

Healthy new year’s resolutions to start 2023

Balance is the key to good health and life satisfaction. Too much of anything can throw your well-being off-kilter (and…

7 healthy habits to keep you healthy, year-round

While younger, you might have started the New Year always hungover. But today, waking up early and feeling fresh sounds…

The Vegan Society – Our Products are Vegan-Friendly

The Vegan Society was founded in 1944 as a body that advocated a vegan diet and lifestyle. And, while you…

HANZZ+HEIDII: Clean beauty products at their finest

Centered on an ethos of clean beauty and innovative biotechnology, HANZZ+HEIDII takes a holistic approach to skincare—with a deep understanding…

Healthy Vegan Smoothie Recipe Ideas

It’s important to maintain a balanced vegan diet by consuming the right amounts and mix of nutrients. Rich, plant-based ingredients…

The best healthy pregnancy snacks to satisfy cravings. 

In the nine months of pregnancy, the body goes through many changes. Growing a baby also comes with hormone fluctuations,…

Tips for a Healthy, Happy Pregnancy

A happy pregnancy starts with a healthy diet, a balanced lifestyle, and positive emotions. Welcome to our guide to pregnancy…

The benefits of fish oil for pregnant women (and beyond)

Pregnancy is a special time for women, as the body prepares to grow and deliver a baby. That is why…

What Is the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test?

The hemoglobin A1c or HbA1c test is a reliable and convenient way to measure average blood glucose levels over the…

Keeping Normal Blood Sugar Levels for Better Health

Blood sugar health has become a critical public health issue worldwide, especially in the West. Diabetes has soared in the…

Diabetes Diagnosis and Prevention

Type 2 diabetes and its precursor prediabetes has been classed a pandemic by the WHO in our modern society. Once…

Healthy Watermelon Berry Juice Recipe

Refresh your taste buds with our delicious watermelon berry juice! Made with fresh watermelon, a blend of tasty berries, citrus and of…

Children’s Omega-3: Everything You Need to Know

Omega-3s have been touted as the health miracle for adults. As a parent, I take it to ensure I’m healthy…

Pediatric Health, Growth and Development

Every aspect of pediatric health can affect a child’s long-term pediatric growth and development. Yet, stressors to children’s health exist….

5 Healthy lunchbox ideas for fussy eaters

If you have a fussy eater, then this is for you. Making sure your little ones are eating a nutritious…

How to look after your skin in every decade

It’s not always easy to ‘read’ your skin. One day it’s dry and the next it’s oily, so you try…

The glowing skin smoothie recipe, your new morning ritual

Food plays an essential role in the health of your skin. And there’s one delicious recipe that will give you…

Estonia’s track and field star, Kreete Verlin sprints to success

Kreete fell in love with athletics as a young girl and made it her career. Now at 25, she has…

The Omega-6:3 Ratio & Why You Should Test It

Today’s food is often ultra-processed and there are more packaged options than ever before. Our fridges and freezers are packed…

Tanja Braun goes the distance for female empowerment

For Tanja, running is her medicine, her therapy, her muse. As a German ultra-runner, she braves new paths and breaks…

How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Boosts Omega-3 Absorption

Extra virgin olive oil is a staple in the Mediterranean diet for a very good reason. And it’s not just…

Do I need to take a blood test before using supplements?

Every body is different. No one rule applies when it comes to good health. Your lifestyle, nutrition and genetics all…

World Record ultra-cyclist, Arvis Sprude, tunes up his body with Zinzino

Rain, hail, snow, or shine, Arvis Sprude rides on. A classic road cycler turned ultra-cycling athlete, Arvis feels most at…

Healthy Berry Smoothie Recipe

What should you add to smoothies for health Benefits? We’ve got you covered. This frozen healthy berry smoothie recipe is low in…

Healthy snack ideas for kids

Do you want to boost your child’s energy, prevent them from overeating or simply from being hungry between meals? Well, we…

The all-season spring clean checklist for how to cleanse your body

The future of the health and wellness industry centers around prevention, not treatment. From self-care to digital health, personalized supplements…

What are phytonutrients and what do they do?

Macros and micros usually take center stage on the topic of nutrition, leaving another important aspect forgotten: phytonutrients. These chemical…

How to make the A-list of E-sport race car driving

While the rest of the world was slowing down, Slovenian e-sportsman Jernej Simončič did the opposite, speeding into #1 Formula…

Can you get all your nutrients from food?

Our modern diet is not what it used to be and capturing the vast amount of nutrients the body needs…

Everything you need to know about gut health

The gut has long been hailed the ‘second brain’. But in recent years, as a society, we’ve realized just how…

The windsurfer riding his way to the Olympics, one wave (and BalanceShot) at a time

While aquatic sports don’t top the popularity list in Nordic countries such as Denmark, for Sebastian Kornum, windsurfing literally blew…

Olympic gold medalist in alpine skiing, Sara Hector’s career-saving experience with Zinzino.

As one of the top 10 alpine skiers in the world, Sara Hector’s career had nearly come to a premature…

How to develop healthier habits that last a lifetime

Good health isn’t a destination. There’s no end game. Forget all the unhealthy messages from the diet era of the…

How do meal replacement shakes work?

Balancing your weight isn’t always easy. Modern conveniences don’t exactly make it simple for us either. From the way modern…

Post-holiday wellness tips

The new year is here, the festivities have passed and it’s time to set the tone for 2022. For many…

7 Days of LeanShake: 7 weight loss healthy smoothie recipes

Yey, it’s a brand-new year. Let’s make this the one where we let our health come first! The holiday season…

Zinzino Healthy Recipes cookbook for the holiday season

To kick off the holiday season, we decided to create healthy eating recipes as an online cookbook for you to…

How to improve and restore your gut health to feel great over Christmas

The end of the year beckons a slower pace, with more family-centric time. It’s a much-awaited respite from work, meetings,…

How to increase your energy levels over the festive season

Lights, decoration, and carols, but also darkness, low temperatures, and stress. While Christmas means joy for a lot of people…

The Mediterranean diet benefits, explained

Google ‘Mediterranean diet’ and you’ll forget for a moment that it is, in fact, a diet. Popular Mediterranean foods are…

What is personalized nutrition? Better health for the future of humanity

As a society, we’ve never had more living options. We’ve also never been more stretched for time. We all have…

How fish oil & Omega-3 benefits overall well-being

Of all the dietary support available today, fish oil is one of the most widely used and enjoyed supplements. It’s…

How to take your Omega supplement

With the incredible health benefits from Omega-3, it’s important to be strategic about your intake. From supporting normal brain and heart…

BalanceTest. Quick & easy steps to Omega-3 testing

The Zinzino BalanceTest is the simplest way to discover your Omega-6:3 ratio and fatty acid profile from the comfort of…

Why you should test your vitamin D-levels regularly

It’s called the sunshine vitamin for good reason. The sun is our most natural source of vitamin D, and we…

Why vitamin D is necessary for good health

One billion people are vitamin D deficient worldwide and most of us don’t even know it. Our lifestyle, location and…

How to keep colds and the flu at bay

As a society, there’s a consensus that common cold or flu is a yearly occurrence. As soon as the temperature…

Kickboxer Mariell Gaassand Straum puts her dukes up against gender stereotypes

Who says kickboxing is for ‘guys’? Not Mariell Gaassand Straum, the 23-year-old full-contact kickboxer from Norway. In good company with…

Vegan Nutrition & Pregnancy: What Foods to Eat and Their Benefits

Vegetarian and vegan diets are often considered a nutritional challenge during pregnancy. Are they really a hazard to mothers and…

What is acerola cherry good for and how does it work?

The boldly and deeply red acerola cherry is a tropical plant that’s celebrated for its medicinal properties. It’s long been…

The road cycling star’s new Omega-6:3 ratio is one of her greatest wins

Meet Norway’s poster woman for road cycling. Ingvild Brattekleiv placed 6th in the Norwegian championship in street racing in 2019….

The Omega-3 supplement, unique for your body’s needs

Before increasing the intake of a nutrient with supplements, it’s important to research it as much as possible. This includes…

Food supplements made from nature, proven by science

Modern diets leave a lot of nutrients on the plate, causing many of us to reach for supplements. This is…

15 food swaps you that will improve your health

Living well is simple. Consume nutrient-dense foods, move your body, sleep eight hours a night, and manage stress. Master these…

Newcastle United star found the key to scoring high both off and on the field

In soccer, injuries are part of the job. The Swedish professional soccer player, who is currently playing right-back for Newcastle…

5 ways to tell if your Omega-3 supplement is fresh or fishy

Do you know what separates high-quality, pure Omega-3 supplements from traditionally processed fish oils? Dr. Emmalee Gisslevik is the Zinzino…

How to get youthful, healthy skin in 30 days

You know the saying: you are what you eat. Well, this isn’t some whimsical myth passed down from generations of…

Get radiant skin with these two products in your daily routine

When you think of beauty, what does your mind’s eye see? Symmetry and toned skin? A glowing tan? These are…

The future of health is here: Trends in the wellness industry

The trend is clear. In all modern cultures across the globe, wellness is becoming a top priority. And the figures…

Finland’s beach volleyball star, Riikka Lehtonen, is a lesson in never quitting.

Praised as the most successful female volleyball player in Finland, Riikka Lehtonen has served up her talents to various professional…

Meet the expert! An internationally recognized knowledge broker with more than an ace up his sleeve

Dr. Colin Robertson is Zinzino’s Scientific Research Specialist, currently working out of his home in the outskirts of Liverpool. Colin…

Why are vitamins & minerals so important and essential for good health?

Eating a balanced diet is the best way to capture the necessary vitamins and minerals. But given the broad mix…

A sensational spiced strawberry & goji berry vegan smoothie recipe with 3 secret ingredients

When people ask if you’re a spicy or sweet person, you say BOTH! Because really, how could one be expected…

What does a plant-based diet mean?

More and more people are switching to, or toying with, the idea of going vegan. Today, there are more meat…

What are essential fatty acids and why are they so important?

Essential fatty acids are aptly named, given that the body can’t make them naturally. The only way to get these…

A change of heart turned into an opportunity of a lifetime for rugby player Carel Greeff

At the age of 23, he decided to leave rugby and pursue other directions in life. A year later an…

What is a healthy gut and why is the gut microbiome important?

Having a ‘gut feeling’ isn’t just a turn of phrase. Our gut is called the second brain for a good…

What are beta-glucans and how do they improve gut health?

This is a fancy term for a type of soluble fiber. It consists of sugar molecules (polysaccharides) naturally housed in…

The powerhouse digestive smoothie recipe to improve gut health

Stomach bloat. It’s frustrating, embarrassing and often-times downright unfathomable. Is it the food you’re eating, stress, too much coffee, not…

Empowering body and mind accelerate Ras Sarunas Rasalas’ downhill skating career

While his street ‘rep’ as a pro downhill skateboarder is legendary, Ras Sarunas Rasalas is also an inspirational role model…

Fall in love with a healthier you

Whether you’re rocking it solo, coupled up in new love or have lost count of yet another Valentine’s day with…

Heavyweight Lukas Osladil, lifts his way to the top, in perfect balance.

After coming in fourth place in his first championship in 1996, Zinzino Brand Ambassador Lukas Osladil has solidified his place…

Get personal with your supplements.

It’s hard not to miss it. Everything has become personalized. Whether it’s a pair of customized Nike sneakers, personally recommended…

Discover the secret weapon in nature’s liquid gold.

Poly-what, you might ask? It’s not exactly a household name, so you’re excused for not being familiar with the wonders…

Morning smoothies that make a difference

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s to value our health. Our biggest asset that cannot be…

World champion BMX racer, weightlifter and still in her teens

Des’ree Barnes defies all norms. When she was just six, she won her first Challenge Class World Title at the…

What makes olive oils different from one another?

Regardless of whether you are a foodie by choice or family cook by default, the words “extra virgin” on the…

Blind swimmer reaches gold by self-orienting, both in the pool and life

At 17, Edgaras Matakas from Kaunas, Lithuania, became his nation’s first blind Paralympic swimmer just two years after completely losing…

Morten Aamodt, the 2nd naturally strongest man in the world, “feels the difference” with Zinzino

There’s a surprising natural aspect to strongmen. Unlike bodybuilding, which is focused on bulked up, aesthetic appeal and a lot…

So, you don’t like fish. Guess what, Omega-3 capsules are not the only remedy!

First off, let’s sort out the basics. Sourcing the right amount of Omega-3 isn’t as simple as taking fish oil…

Ready to put your body to the real test?

Are you done with being stuck in your old routines, ready to reclaim your life and get your body back…

So, are you really as healthy as you might think?

Don’t worry. This is not the million-dollar question. But it’s no secret that our modern, extremely busy life is practically…

Exercise strategies for weight loss and muscle gain (plus, fitness guru Jo-Leigh Morris’ tips)

Most fitness goals center around that sweet spot of weight loss/muscle gain where the work you’re doing on the mat…

The science behind LeanShake as an effective meal replacement

We live in a society where losing weight isn’t that easy. Most of us work from a desk, or now…

7 days of LeanShake – 7 different recipes

Who says meal replacements are limiting? Not us. Zinzino LeanShake is a nutritious meal alternative, designed to help you lose…

What to eat to promote a balanced, healthy gut

Intestinal health is directly linked to the well-being of your whole body. The gut requires a balance of bacteria, which…

The world champion jet skier, Krista Uzare

A world champion jet skier would be close to the top of the ‘world’s coolest jobs’ list. Latvia’s Krista Uzare…

Vegan sources of Vitamin D and Omega-3

The plant-based diet has risen in popularity over the past few years. From health reasons and the environment, to ethics…

Ain’t no mountain high enough, for professional triathlon & adventure racer, Clas Björling

For some athletes, choosing one interest to pursue isn’t easy. Take Clas Björling and his love for cycling, swimming and…

19-time mountain bike race gold-medal winner, Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå

She’s Norway’s poster child for cross-country and marathon mountain biking. Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå has climbed the mountain when it comes…

How to reduce wrinkles with the extracellular matrix (ECM)-targeting Skin Serum

Not all ‘anti-aging’ products are made alike. One recent evolutionary step in this skincare category is targeting the extracellular matrix…

How to get smooth skin & improve elasticity

Most people associate aging with wrinkles, but there’s a lot more to it. Youthful skin is hydrated, smooth, strong and…

BalanceTest quick guide

The Zinzino BalanceTest is a dried blood spot test that provides information about the balance of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids…

The Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio

The Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio and why it’s essential to re-Balance for optimal health In today’s modern world, we eat…

Polyphenol Omega-3 Balance health benefits

The amazing health benefits of a Polyphenol Omega-3 Balance food supplement. We don’t always turn to nutrition to fight health…

Papaya colada immune-boosting smoothie

Whether you’re wanting to help support your immune system or simply want an out-of-this-world, delicious smoothie, this recipe will tantalize…

Instant (natural) mood boosters

It’s raining outside and the grey skies haven’t cleared in days. Nothing is wrong but your mood is a little……

Saffron – the ancient superfood

Tired or stressed? Yes, this is often shrugged off as a by-product of our modern lifestyle. You’ve probably gone down…

5 tips to boost your immune system and help your body to recover faster in these difficult times

In difficult times like this, with the coronavirus officially becoming a global pandemic, we need to take personal measures to…

Pro Thai boxer, Rain Brandt fights, with optimism (and Zinzino)

Professional fighting isn’t a sport that’s particularly kind to the body. But for eternal optimist and pro Thai boxer, Rain…

The link between stress, fatigue & aging

In conversations about aging, exposure to harmful UV rays and poor lifestyle choices usually top the list of culprits. But…

Catching the travel bug. Tips for travel health.

There’s the travel bug that bites you, inflicting an ‘illness’ that can only be treated by buying a plane ticket….

Here are 5 self-loving tips for a healthy Valentine’s Day

If you’re single, Valentine’s Day can be a lonely time (where you go through a tub of ice-cream). In a…

The (surprising) causes of a bloated stomach. And how to reduce it!

There are meals that leave you with a bloated stomach that looks like you’re six months pregnant. You know, carb-filled…

Deeeelicious chocolate brownies

Chocolate brownies have always been a ‘sometimes’ food… until now. Maybe, you could squeeze in a little chocolate snack every…

LeanShake Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

LeanShake Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie is our go-to drink. It’s delicious, easy to prepare, and satisfies those hunger pangs. Like when…

LeanShake Vanilla Green Smoothie

If there’s one drink you should start your day with, it’s a green smoothie. But it’s also not the easiest…

The no-guilt healthy cookie! Yes, it exists

When it comes to healthy eating, snacks are where we trip up. You cook a nutritious, mineral-packed dinner, but get…

Add these anti-aging ingredients into your next meal

Have you spotted a forehead wrinkle? Got smile lines, that never seem to go away? You probably jump onto Google,…

This could be stopping you working out.

There are instances when you know exactly why you’re not working out. Injury, busyness, a breakup, “priorities”. And then, there…

7 achievable ways to reach your 10,000 daily steps

If you’ve got an iPhone, the Health app comes automatically. We’ve got our phones on us most of the time, so…

5 healthy foods your kids will love.

For parents of picky eaters, healthy foods and mealtimes can be apocalyptic. More food ends up on the floor, it…

Tummy troubles? Here’s 5 tips for healthy digestion.

The gut affects many important functions in your body including healthy digestion. In fact, it’ll probably surprise you the extent…

The 30-minute workout for every fitness level

You buy adorable yoga pants, get a Fitbit, and tell yourself, ‘this is the month I start working out.’ One…

The 10 essential vitamins & minerals, your body needs

It’s tempting to reach for the multivitamins and hope it gives your body all the essential vitamins. But it doesn’t…

The Mediterranean diet, explained.

Google ‘Mediterranean diet’ and you’ll forget for a moment that it is, in fact, a diet. Plates are colourful and…

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