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Q&A - Week of October 20, 2025
How much water should I be drinking, and does coffee count?
Question: How much water should I be drinking, and does coffee count?
Answer: NHS guidelines suggest aiming for around 1-5-2 litres, or 6–8 glasses, of water per day. However, the exact amount each person needs can vary depending on factors like body size, activity level, and climate.
While coffee and other caffeinated drinks do contribute to your daily fluid intake, they shouldn’t replace water as your main source of hydration. Make sure you’re drinking plenty of plain water throughout the day.
You can learn more about hydration in this video from the Nutrition, Shift Your Mindset Collection: More Than Just Water – Mastering Hydration for Real Results
Q&A - Week of September 22, 2025
Which Vegan protein powder do you recommend please?
Question: Which Vegan protein powder do you recommend please? I use unsweetened oat milk and Oatly Greek style yoghurt. Both have little protein. Thank you.
Answer: If your protein intake is a bit low, a plant-based protein powder can help top it up. When choosing one, aim for around 15–20g of protein per portion and opt for products low in added sugar, with minimal ingredients—avoiding sweeteners, fillers, or unnecessary thickeners.
We’ve put together a shopping suggestions post with four great plant-based protein powder options – you can find it here: https://www.wearewla.com/shopping-suggestions
Q&A - Week of August 25, 2025
I take collagen everyday, does this have an impact on my daily intake, do I need to adjust anything?
Question: I’ve started the sprint today and I take Elevate Collagen everyday, does this have an impact on my daily intake, do I need to adjust anything?
Answer: No, you don’t need to make any adjustments to the nutrition formula when taking collagen supplements. You can continue to follow the carbohydrate balance and other principles as usual.