KICK START THE DAY

RELAUNCHING THE MIGHTY BAR

2012-01-05T03:27:00.000-08:00

It has been a long time coming- sidetracking into various ventures but we are back on track in time for the Olympics- you might know that we sponsor several elite athletes with Mighty Muesli and Power Porridge- they are keen to incorporate the Mighty Bar into their training diets leading up to August 2012 as well.
it is a wholegrains and seeds bar with a dash of fruit similar to Mighty Muesli but you can take it with you.
It has a perfect balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates, packed with vitamins and minerals -it can be eaten before exercise to give you that extra slow release energy or after to rejuvenate and rebuild your muscle strength-- or just because you need alittle extra to get you through.
You can buy online or email Juliette directly on juliette@mightymuesli.com
got 20% RDA of Vitmain D too--- in case you are not getting enough sunlight these days

QUICK NOTE FORM FRANCES HOUGHTON-- QUADRUPLE SKULLS MEDAL CONTENDER

2011-05-11T07:42:00.000-07:00

Survived the cold weather and went off to training camp in mallorca-- but didn't row-- cycling instead -so lots of good long hard sessions to build endurance-- Poweer porridge every morning, with bananas, sultanas -absolutely love it- now with summer coming,less porridge and more mighty muesli-been training so hard that I need to get up in the middle of the night for a snack- another bowl of mighty muesli with another banana and some yoghurt- then back to sleep
now only 450 days left to London-racing season has started -started to really sharpen up and turn our minds to how we are going to beat the opposition---World cup in Munich in June-- watch this space
time flies when you having so much fun!

EAT WELL,EAT LESS AND LIVE LONGER--WHAT ELSE?

2011-05-11T07:24:00.000-07:00

well of course that makes sense doesn't it-- but what really are the secrets of living longer-- there are going to be around 11mio people in the world reaching 100 years old soon---there is no debate on eating good healthy food as long as you don't over do it and become over weight, there is also no debate on the positive effects of exercise but what else?-- Several things-
it has been proven that is you eat a little less than you want every day, you will live longer, just like the effect of fasting one day a week- you will live those extra days you let your body rest.
Also another key factor is not retiring-- keeping your mind alert and engaged is crucial to longer survival
People who are also creative- switching on the left hand side of their brain- by painting,writing,dancing,doing mind games, crosswords-they all keep the brain stimulated ,ticking away
same effect would be changing location, environment to get out of a routine- routine kills challenge, no stimulation
-Take up a new hobby,activity
So apart form medical advancements in years to come which will definitely help a lot of us to extend our years there are a few basic rules to follow
-Eat well -- especially at breakfast--- Mighty Muesli would be a good option!
-Eat less- so eating Mighty Muesli at breakfast will satisfy you for longer and you won't snack untill lunchtime
-Don't get fat- no snacking means you might lose weight
-Do regular exercise
-Don't retire
-Do something different-
and Think positive- always a help
and ps Don't smoke-- a big no no

COMMONWEALTH ANTARTIC EXPEDITION- CALL OF THE WHITE

2011-02-28T10:48:00.000-08:00

You may remember that Power Porridge fuelled the all-women commonwealth team to the South Pole in December 2009- 40 gruelling days for 8 women who had not skied before let alone classed themselves as explorers-Felicity Aston led the team and has just recently finished a book about the expedition-called Call of the White. It is being launched on march 7th- please see her website for further details
www.felicityaston.com

71 YEAR OLD RUNS MARATHON in WAR ZONE FOR FUN

2011-02-28T10:41:00.000-08:00

Kenwynne Barber a pensioner from Kent who loves running- she has already run marathons in the Sahara and tunisian desert as well Namibia and the london marathon. She also rasies money for the Demelza Children's Hospice. She is the second woman in England ever to have run marathons on all 5 continents.
Next week she is doing a 100 kms in the tunisian desert over 6 days- with one of those days being a marathon distance- very impressive. They had to wait untill they got the go ahead last week because of all the unrest there.
The next one is a survival race in Senegal in October
These races are organised by an Italian company called Zitoway- Born to Run Sports Italy. Kenwynee has been in training eating Mighty Muesli every day--she wants to see if it will make her go any faster-- let's hope so.
For the survival race in october she will test mighty muesli's sustained slow releasing carbohydate recipe.
Good luck
and watch this space for updates or google-100km Sahara race

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MIGHTY MUESLI

2010-12-09T07:48:00.000-08:00

Have a wonderful happy time at Christmas and don't eat too much- have your Mighty Muesli or Power Porridge for breakfast to stop you snacking, then you won't over indulge with your christmas dinner.
Don't forget to do some exercise like walking afterwards to assist digestion
and if you have any pudding leftovers, add it next morning to Mighty Muesli or Power Porridge- absolutely delicious
then, if you feel inclined in January, take me up on the challenge to lose weight if that is what you want to do--if you eat Mighty Muesli or Power Porridge every morning and a normal healthy lunch and dinner, you should lose weight- and if you can prove it to me, I will give you a month's supply free-- email me for further information
and happy new year too

Is there a link between Alzheimers and Vitamin B?

2010-12-09T07:31:00.000-08:00

well this is a tricky one because we are not going to know untill we get older and when we are older how are we going to know is was Vitamin B that made the difference?
well the short answer is that we are not -however it is generally accepted now that B6,B9 and B12 can reduce shrinkage of the brain -they control levels of an amino acid called homocysteine in the blood and high levels are associated with faster shrinkage
---and shrinkage of the brain is what happens when you get Alzheimers--- so I think it is a good enough reason to start being more conscious of your daily intake of these vitamins- you could take a supplement but better always to try and get as much from your daily diet as you can.
Foods high in B6 -or pyridoxine-include potatoes, peanuts, wholegrains, turkey, halibut. pork and spinach-and a lack of it also makes you tired, anemic and susceptible to skin disorders.
Foods high in B9- folate acid-include broccoli, asparagus, rice, sunflower seeds and spinach and a lack of it can cause depression and memory loss.
Foods high in B12- cobalamin- include some wholegrains, dairy products, meat and shell fish and a lack of it can also cause memory loss, mania,depression and anemia.
So good enough reasons to be eating sufficient levels of the B group on a daily basis no matter waht age you are-- you can also have a regular serving of Mighty Muesli which will give you a range of vitamins including most of the BGroup and if you are a coeliac -and coeliac are quite often deficient in B 12, the Mighty Muesli-Gluten free version has over 100% RDA. so keep eating Mighty Muesli

Olympic medallist the pentathlete, Heather Fell

2010-12-09T06:51:00.000-08:00

This time of year with the increased training volume it is extremely important that i ensure i'm getting sufficient nutrients. Especially as i'm not a fan of supplements. Therefore MM and PP fill this gap perfectly."

Looking forward to receiving my mm and pp.

Thanks,
Heather.

QUICK NOTE FROM NIC DUNN-WORLD TRIATHLETE CHAMPION

2010-12-09T06:48:00.000-08:00

got delivery of MM porridge today and a little over excited had 3 bowls - yum yum - no trainig this morning either so will have to use the energy this afternoon in the pool - was planning on biking but being a wimp its too cold and dangerous - went yesterday and had very cold hands! Nick Dunn

DO YOU FEEL STRESSED, CAN'T SLEEP? GET HEADACHES?- IT MIGHT BE YOU NEED MORE MAGNESIUM

2010-11-30T09:14:00.000-08:00

We need more magnesium than we think - it is a vital nutrient which needs to be in balance with calcium to ensure good health. They work together,-calcium excites nerves, magnesium calms them, calcium makes muscles contract, magnesium relaxes them but the balance is crucial. It also regulates your heart beat and blood sugar levels.
and I don't know why but if you want a baby girl as opposed to a boy, magnesium is meant to help.
If you take in too much calcium it can actually deplete magnesium levels; also too much stress, certain drugs, heavy exercise and diabetes can all create deficiencies.
This in turn leads to an inability to recover quickly from stress,and therefore be a source of stress as well as getting headaches and not being able to sleep properly and muscles cramping when doing exercise.
So how to fix this?- it is more effective to take in foods that are rich in magnesium than take supplements as they are not completely absorbed by the body.
What do you need ? about 60 mg a day--so green leafy vegetables, tofu, pumpkin seeds,almonds, wholegrains, bananas are all good suppliers- a serving of Mighty Muesli will give you 24% of your daily requirement at breakfast, add some milk or yoghurt and you get some calcium as well.
One point to consider- you might take calcium supplements, be careful you don't take too much, remember you have to add the calcium you take in in foods as well.Too much calcium not only depletes the magnesium as mentioned above but can actually make bones brittle, it can also be deposited unabsorbed around the body in the wrong places, hardening arteries and creating kidney stones
Check with your doctor to make sure you get the right balance and eat more Mighty Muesli!

British Quad row to victory gold at World Champs in New Zealand

2010-11-15T06:58:00.000-08:00

The British rowing team were in top form in New Zealand for the World Championships last week bringing home numerous medals.

Paul Thompson the new Australian coach was very pleased with the results especially with the women’s double and quadruple sculls who both got golds.

Juliette Cattell was particularly interested in the quad’s results as they have been incorporating Mighty Muesli into their daily training regime since the Athens Olympics in 2004.

They made up a 1st half deficit to overhaul the reigning champions, the Ukraine despite very windy conditions ---but the Brits are used to training on rough water!

Congratulations to Frances Houghton, Debbie Flood, Beth Rodford and Annabel Vernon

CYCLE B TO B 2010

2010-11-10T09:15:00.000-08:00

Daniel Stewart and 3 mates set off from Brentwood in late September to tackle the a gruelling 9 day cycling route to Barcelona- they did it in less time than they thought and raised a lot of money for Great Ormond Street Hospital amoung several other charities and this is what he says

I found the Mighty Muesli ideal as breakfast before our 200km rides each day. It was really important that we kept our energy levels and fluid levels up over the 9 days as there were no rest days in our ride from Brentwood in Essex to Barcelona Spain. I knew by eating a bowl of Mighty Muesli I was giving myself a good start to keep my energy levels high in the mornings.

thank you Daniel and congratulations

lose weight with breakfast

2010-11-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

did you know that eating breakfast- the right breakfast can help you lose weight- if you eat a balanced recipe of complex carbohydrates, protein and essential fats in the morning-- like Mighty Muesli- you will feel satisfied for longer and won't snack mid morning. The slow releasing carbs form the wholegrains and seeds will balance your sugar levels, keep you calmer, less stressed, lower your blood pressure, keep you focused---- the list goes on
and you will lose weight
why not try it
I will challenge you - do you want to lose weight-- contact me if you are interested

FRANCES HOUGHTON-ROWING WORLD CHAMPION 2005-7

2010-10-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

Just making final preparations for the World Rowing Championships in New Zealand at the end of the month. Gutted I can’t take my Mightly Muesli with me, but it has been a steadfast part of my daily breakfast routine all year, before the early morning training sessions on the water, so I think all the important preparation is done now.

I love MM because it’s natural and full of all the sorts of things I know my body needs to be operating at its optimum level day after day. I’m also a real fan of the bars, so I’m looking forward to trying the new recipe when I get back! Three cheers for not overly sweet cereal bars!!

Maybe we could start up the import of the whole MMuesli / PPoridge range to New Zealand while I’m there…

Thanks Juliette

Nick Dunn-2009 triathlon age group world champion,2010 eropean silver medallist

2010-10-14T08:51:00.000-07:00

I love having cereal after early morning training sessions or to keep me going in the afternoon and found Mightly Muesli both tasty and nutritious. the porridge is also great. what i like about the products is that they are natural and i have options regarding wheat free and gluten free. Nick Dunn (2009 Triathlon age group world champion and 2010 european silver medalist)

more on vitamin D

2010-10-05T04:54:00.000-07:00

MIGHTY MUESLI RELAUNCHES RANGE WITH ADDED VITAMIN D

Juliette Cattell , owner of Mighty Muesli has been sitting in the sun a little more recently after realising that she is a potential statistic- lack of sufficient vitamin D in women of a certain age going through menopause means she could get osteoporosis .

No t that she is happy about admitting that!- but Vitamin D is essential for promoting calcium absorption in the body and it can be synthesised by sunlight striking the skin. You need calcium for strong bones. Her other concern is her growing children-the other key age group under threat – lack of Vitamin D can lead to Rickets- and poor development of bone structure in early life can have disastrous life long effects.

In the UK at the moment, it is posing a real threat to millions of people and disappointing rainy summers don’t help.

So Juliette has decided to add Vitamin d as a natural supplement to her mueslis and porridge range.

Her mantra has always been that Might Muesli was a 100% natural and that all the vitamins and minerals were naturally occurring in the ingredients but given the fact that Vitamin D doesn’t occur in many foods she is making an exception.

So if you don’t feel like eating cod liver oil or sardines for breakfast, you can now start the day with 20% of your RDA of Vitamin D in one 60 gram serving of Mighty muesli or Power Porridge

Visit the website for further details

www.mightymuesli.com

or email her on

juliette@mightymuesli.com

where are you in the US?

2010-10-05T04:12:00.001-07:00

I live in the New York metropolitan area, and found Mighty Muesli at a store here this summer. (TJ Maxx).
I've been mixing it in my yogurt every morning for the last couple of months, and am almost finished my second box, but on recent visits to TJ Maxx there have been no more boxes! Is there a store in the US that carries your products on a regular basis? I'm assuming TJ Maxx got overstocks somehow. They tend to get products from the UK like tea tins and chocolates fairly regularly. I love having Mighty Muesli as part of my routine (I've lost about 20 lbs. since July!) and really don't want to give it up!

Can you help?
Cheryl

why did we add vitamin D to our product range

2010-10-01T08:05:00.000-07:00

we understand that as many as 60% of the Uk population may have a vitamin D deficiency- this is rather dangerous-you need vitamin D to assist the absorption of Calcium in the body. you have children at risk of not having strong healthy bones and you have older people potenially developing osteoporosis. Vitamin D is most easily synthesised in the presence of sunlight-- and is only found in a small range of foods like oily fish and eggs. So with bad weather in the UK and the fact that alot of people won't eat oily fish, no wonder deficiencies are common- so mighty muesli and power porridge both have 20% RDA of vitmain D to help you