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Are you washing your food prior to eating and cooking?⁠⁠An interesting article has suggested that washing food with baking soda can help reduce pesticides.⁠⁠Scared of the nasties? Well, here at Biogenesis we are committed to growing and harvesting our ingredients with as little impact on the environment as possible. All our products are free from herbicides, pesticides, and environmental contaminants.⁠⁠We also use sustainable farming practices and never test on animals, so you can be confident that our products are as good for the planet as they are for your health.⁠⁠Reference⁠Yang, T.; Zhao, B.; Kinchla, A. J.; Clark, J. M.; He, L. J. Effectiveness of Commercial and Homemade Washing Agents in Removing Pesticide Residues on and in Apples. Agric. Food Chem. 2017a, Article ASAP DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b03118

WARM-UP– high knees, leg swings -5 minutes ⁠Stair climb – 100 stairs (not including way down) ⁠100ms sprint – 60% effort x 3⁠100ms sprint – 80% effort x 2⁠100m sprint – 100% effort x 1⁠⁠Want to recover quicker? Then try out BioGenesis Chlorella post workout.

A study discovered that a Ketogenic diet reduces iron status in endurance athletes to an extent that may compromise their performance. ⁠⁠So if you are currently doing a keto diet make sure you are consuming foods with high levels of iron.⁠Reference⁠McSwiney, F., Wardrop, B., Volek, J., & Doyle, L. (2017). Effect of a 12 week low carbohydrate ketogenic diet versus a high carbohydrate diet on blood count indicators of iron status in male endurance athletes. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 76(OCE3). doi:10.1017/S0029665117001458

Bodyweight Squats– 10 reps, 30 sec rest x 4 sets.⁠Push ups – 3 seconds down, explode up, 10 reps, 30 sec rest x 4 sets.⁠Bear crawls – 20 meters (up and back is 1 set), 30 sec rest x 4 sets.⁠Frog jumps – 20 meters (up and back is 1 set), 30 sec rest x 4 sets.⁠Mountain climbers – 20 each leg, 45 sec rest x 4 sets.⁠Sprints – 5 x 100ms, 1 minute rest in between each 100ms⁠

Warm Up– 15 x body weight squats, 20 x star jumps.⁠Squat jumps -15 reps, 20 seconds rest x 4 sets.⁠Explosive Push up or on knees- 10-30 reps, 30 seconds rest x 4 sets.⁠Burpees – 10 reps, 20 seconds rest x 4 sets.⁠Bodyweight dips (onto a step/ledge) – 10-30 reps, 30 seconds rest x 4 sets.⁠Plank – max effort x 1.⁠⁠Struggling with inflamed joints or recovery? Well, make sure to take your BioGenesis Chlorella post workout as Chlorella has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities.

Ankle taps – 30 taps, 20sec rest x 4 sets ⁠Lying leg raisers – 12 reps, 30sec rest x 4 sets ⁠Side plank – 20 sec each side x 3 sets⁠V sit – 30 sec hold x 3 sets⁠Crunches – 12 reps, 20 sec rest x 4 sets⁠⁠

Don't have time to exercise? Well a new study shows only 7 minutes a day exercise of the following exercises below, 30 seconds exercising with 10 seconds rest, resulted in 2kg body fat and 3cm waist reduction in 6 weeks:⁠⁠Jumping jack⁠Wall sit⁠Push-up⁠Abdominal crunch⁠Step-up onto chair⁠Squat⁠Triceps dip on chair⁠Plank⁠High knees run in place⁠Lunge⁠Push-up and rotation⁠Side plank⁠⁠

Well, a new study has found that exercising four hours after you learn something new can help boost memory. So make sure you do some form of exercise after you have finished studying or learning something new.⁠⁠Also if you need more energy during the day to study or to exercise but want something that is convenient and easy to take, check out our Natural Chlorella Tablets. These are the perfect way to get in your daily dose of fibre, magnesium and essential vitamins and minerals.⁠⁠References:⁠van Dongen, E. V., Kersten, I. H., Wagner, I. C., Morris, R. G., & Fernández, G. (2016). Physical exercise performed four hours after learning improves memory retention and increases hippocampal pattern similarity during retrieval. Current Biology, 26(13), 1722-1727.

Try the below workout, you can adjust the rep range if required.⁠Warm Up– 10 x bodyweight squats, 10- push ups ⁠Squat jump – 15 reps, 45 sec rest x 3 sets⁠Push ups (on knees if required) – 10 reps, 45 sec rest x 3 sets⁠Bear crawls – 30 meters, 45 sec rest x 3 sets⁠Frog jumps – 30 meters, 45 sec rest x 3 sets⁠Ab crunches – 10-20 reps, 45 seconds rest x 3 sets⁠⁠⁠Did you know that Chlorella has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, speed up wound healing, and augment the immune system. So if you are need to recover fast after this workout but want to get additional health benefits, check out our BioGenesis Chlorella.⁠⁠Reference⁠Rani, K., Sandal, N., & Sahoo, P. K. (2018). A comprehensive review on chlorella-its composition, health benefits, market and regulatory scenario. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 7(7), 584-589.

It's finally heating up, so we get to enjoy our pool! 🌊⁠⁠If your current fitness goal is weight loss, a new study has shown that intermittent fasting 2 weeks on 2 weeks off over 16 weeks was much more effective than 16 weeks of continual dieting. ⁠⁠The results showed 12.3kg of fat lost in the intermittent fasting group as compared to 8kg in continual dieting.⁠⁠So if you haven’t tried intermittent fasting, it might be worth giving it a go!⁠⁠To ensure proper recovery, don’t forget to have your Biogenesis Chlorella post-workout. ⁠Reference⁠Byrne, et al. "Intermittent energy restriction improves weight loss efficiency in obese men: the MATADOR study." Int J Obes (Lond). Aug 17 (2017) [Epub ahead of print].

1. Make it realistic: don’t set goals that are going to stress you out, make them relevant and realistic. For example small goals each day, week, month that you can achieve even when you are super busy.⁠⁠2. Make a goal that motivates you: your goal should be specific enough to motivate you but broad and stimulating enough for you to stay energized during the difficult points.⁠⁠3. Treat yourself: Create an incentive program to reward yourself as you hit milestones. Get a new training shirt, some new supplement and so on.⁠⁠4. Take a break: Feeling stuck and unmotivated? Step away from your goals for a day. Switching your mind to another topic allows your brain to rest and refuel.⁠⁠5. Stay confident: Even the best athletes experience self-doubt. Instead of giving in to the negative voice in your head, recognize it, accept it and make a plan to drown it out.⁠⁠6. Take baby steps: Major goals can be overwhelming. It’s easy to look 50 miles ahead and wonder how you’re going to get there. Break those miles down into micro goals and make them as small as you need. Sometimes you’ll be able to focus only on putting one foot in front of the other, and that’s OK.⁠

Most people when warming up will do “static” holds which involves a body part being held in a stretched position for a short period of time. This is however is not an effective way to warm up but rather to do “Dynamic” stretches which includes the active tightening of your muscles whilst moving your joints through their full range of motion throughout the stretch. For example leg swings, arms circles and so on. So next time you are about to do a workout, do 5 minutes worth of dynamic stretches.⁠⁠Here are some more examples:⁠Walking high knees.⁠Straight leg kicks.⁠Trunk twists.⁠Star jumps.⁠Lunges.⁠Hip rotations.⁠Side bends.⁠⁠To keep your inflammation down and recovery up, make sure to take your BioGenesis Chlorella post workout as Chlorella has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. Plus with the added Vegan friendly BCAAS to help you cover it’s the perfect post workout choice!⁠

Besides having Biogenesis Natural Chlorella Powder⁠ in our smoothies, you can also add cinnamon spice. 👌⁠⁠An interesting study demonstrated that having a total of 1–6 g of cinnamon spice daily may assist with insulin sensitivity. It goes amazing with apples and Biogenesis Chlorella mixed berry flavour! 🍎⁠⁠Happy Weekend Everyone!⁠⁠References⁠Anderson, R. (2008). Chromium and polyphenols from cinnamon improve insulin sensitivity: Plenary Lecture. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 67(1), 48-53.⁠⁠Solomon, T.P.J., Blannin, A.K. Changes in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity following 2 weeks of daily cinnamon ingestion in healthy humans. Eur J Appl Physiol 105, 969 (2009).

With the holiday season approaching, it’s never been a better time to focus on methods of reducing stress. ⁠⁠Below are some that we suggest:⁠⁠1. Practice Progressive Muscle Relaxation⁠This involves relaxing all the muscles in your body, group by group. With practice, you'll learn to recognize tension and tightness in your muscles and you'll be able to relax more easily.⁠⁠2. Eat A Balanced Diet⁠A poor diet can bring greater reactivity toward stress. Consuming a healthy diet can help you combat stress over the long haul. Make sure you utilise SuperFood products like Chlorella, I use BioGenesis Super Greens.⁠⁠3. Focus On Your Breathing⁠Just focusing on your breath or changing the way you breathe can make a big difference to your overall stress level. Breathing techniques can calm your body and your brain in just a few minutes.⁠⁠4. Take a Walk⁠Taking a walk allows you to enjoy a change of atmosphere, which can get you into a different frame of mind.⁠⁠5. Prioritize Exercise⁠Physical activity is key to managing stress and improving mental health. So ensure you regularly get some form of exercise.⁠

What is Chlorophyll? Chlorophyll is a pigment that is present in plants and gives plants their green color. It is through chlorophyll that plants get nutrients. Chlorophyll enables plants to absorbs sunlight to make energy through the process of photosynthesis. Most green vegetables are are rich in chlorophyll but "Chlorella" is the highest source of natural chlorophyll. Chlorella is increasingly getting popular as a natural health supplement to get all the benefits of chlorophyll.   What are the benefits of Chlorophyll? Chlorophyll is the main source of energy for plants and it has many potential health benefits for us too. Chlorophyll helps improving health, boosting energy, and strengthen immunity. Chlorophyll has been used as a health supplement for many years. Many medical studies suggests that it may be helpful for fighting certain kinds of cancer too.  Some potential benefits of chlorophyll include: It is a Natural Detox. Helps fight fatigue and tiredness. Increases Immunity and helps body fight against infections. Helps achieve radiant and clear skin.  Improves focus and brain function. Assists in weight loss. You can include chlorophyll in your diet is by eating fresh green vegetables, such as alfalfa, spinach, broccoli and green cabbage. But Chlorella is particularly very high in chlorophyll. A popular way to get your chlorophyll dose is through taking Chlorella supplements. At Biogenesis Australia, we believe in creating clean and premium health supplements. Our entire chlorella range not only comes in delicious flavours but is 100% organic and natural.  Get your chloro-fill and try the Biogenesis Difference today! 

Chlorella is one such supplement, with numerous studies showing that Chlorella has a positive effect on the immune system.

Chlorella is one of the most nutrient-dense superfoods currently available and has been linked to a number of benefits such as weight loss, lower cholesterol and better brain health.

If you’re keen to give your immune system a helping hand, these studies show that a daily Chlorella supplement could be useful. And if you choose BioGenesis Chlorella, you can be confident that it’s 100% natural, organic and vegan – just the way nature intended.

At BioGenesis, we’re committed to producing the highest quality Australian health products available on the market. How do we do that? By ensuring we grow and harvest our produce in the strictest conditions. From farmgate to you, here’s how we make sure our Chlorella is as clean and pure as possible: We grow our Chlorella in a pristine environment     Our farm is situated in coastal farmland in Northern Queensland, bordered by the Great Barrier Reef in the east and rainforest to the west. This means our Chlorella enjoys clean air and filtered freshwater. The results can be seen in our Chlorella’s beautiful deep green colour and fresh aroma: a pure reflection of the environment in which it’s grown. Samples are taken daily and at each harvest to ensure the absence of toxins and to ensure we continue to deliver the highest quality produce possible. We have full control over our production and supply chain     With a full food manufacturer’s licence, we own and control our entire supply chain – from growing and harvesting, to drying, packing and shipping. This allows us to maintain the highest quality control at every stage of the process. Each step is completed right here in Australia and our ‘Australian Made, Australian Grown’ license is something we’re very proud of. We’re algae experts     The BioGenesis team is made up of experts in the fields of phycology (algae growing), horticulture and nutrition. And we know how to get the most out of this amazing superfood. To ensure Chlorella is readily digestible, we developed an innovative process called ‘BioDynamic Cracking’ which breaks the cell wall of each Chlorella to ensure all the nutrients can be easily absorbed by the body. Other producers mechanically pulverise or grind the Chlorella leaving the internal nutrients susceptible to oxidisation and nutritional degradation. Or they don’t crack the cell wall at all – lessening the ability for the nutrients to be absorbed. Our product is free of additives     Our Chlorella powder and Chlorella tablets are made without any additives, preservatives, fillers or bulking agents and are gluten and lactose free. We also use the highest quality, FDA-approved natural cotton wool to protect the tablets and provide a natural moisture absorbent that’s 100% biodegradable and planet friendly. Other manufacturers use non-natural moisture absorbents such as silicone and desiccants or man-made fibres such as rayon or polyester. If you’d like to know more about BioGenesis, head over to our FAQs, Subscribe to our email list, or contact us.

The best way to ensure optimum health of your bones is to ensure you are consuming adequate levels of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper and vitamins K2 and B12. And the easiest way to do this? Include a daily Chlorella supplement and you’ll be doing your bones and joints a favour.