The Nike Run Jozi series of run events was held in JHB South Africa on the 13th of April 2024 at 93 Carr Street, Newtown in Johannesburg. 

Come along with me to check out how it all went down!

Watch more here and here!

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I hope you enjoy these lovely views and I hope this video transports you to the promenade, and allows you to enjoy the chilled vibes that it brings!

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This review looks at a vegan pea protein powder, more specifically the Youthful Living Vegan Keto Protein shake. 

Protein shakes are a great way to add to your daily intake of calories, and add just what you need. There is no need to overdo it on the protein, but sometimes we may find ourselves needing a little extra, especially on days where we may have trained a lot harder than usual for instance. 

“Youthful Living Vegan Keto shake is a plant-based, meal replacement shake designed to cater for anyone following a ketogenic diet, or looking for a healthy plant-based nutritional supplement.

The plant protein sources used in Youthful Living Vegan Keto shake are hypo-allergenic, making this suitable for Vegans, and anyone with food intolerances. The benefit of using plant-based protein is that this is naturally a cleaner protein source made without artificial chemicals. With added MCT oil powder, this shake is packed with healthy fats making this ideal for Ketosis.

Those on a ketogenic diet or anyone looking for a high protein meal replacement will appreciate the low glycemic load, and the balanced ratios of protein, fats (with added MCT oils),  and carbohydrates in order to maintain ketosis and provide wholesome nutrition.”

• Keto-Friendly – with MCT oil powder.
• Vegan friendly
• No added sugar
• High protein
• High in fiber
• Naturally sweetened with stevia

I have tried many flavored plant based protein powders, and have found it difficult finding ones that actually taste good and have no awful aftertaste or pea taste. After many years of using unflavored raw pea protein, which I add to smoothies, I decided to venture out and try a new one.

I bought the Youthful Living Vegan Protein Powder, and I am happy to say that it tastes great and has no after taste or no taste whatsoever of peas. Lets take a deeper look at it.

Flavors and Sizes

The protein powder is available in 625 grams and comes in 3 flavours, Cafe Mocha, Coconut Dream, Dark Chocolate. I tried the Cafe Mocha.

Mixes

The protein powder is quite fine, and mixes well with no lumps or bubbles at all. It mixed well with both water and Almond/Oat milk, and mixes very well in a blender when added to a smoothie.

Taste

In terms of the taste, I really like it. There is no after taste, or for example, with some pea protein powders, I could still sense a ‘pea’ taste within the added flavour. I also like the fact that it is sweetened with stevia, and for me I like that it is not really that sweet at all.

I personally like to add some cacao powder to mine and add just a bit of water to mix it into a kind of protein pudding!

Protein content

This is the part that I was most concerned with, the PROTEIN and nutritional values.

It has a relatively decent nutritional profile, carrying about 60 grams of protein per 100 grams of powder.
Per serving (1 heaped tablespoon = 25 grams) it comes down to 15 grams of protein, which is not a lot but is sufficient for one serving.

Extra Nutritional values

The extra nutritional values are just as important as the protein content.

The carbohydrate content is just about 3 grams per 100 grams while the fat content is at 10.8 grams per 100 grams (most coming from MCTs by the looks of it).

It has no added ingredients or preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

Affordability

The 625 gram tub costs ZAR 350 (in Dischem) giving you 25 servings per tub, that’s just over ZAR 14 per shake!

Final Thoughts

I really do like this vegan powder powder. It ticks a lot of boxes for me, in terms of the following:

• Taste (no after taste and great tasting flavour, finally!).
• Easy to mix.
• More environmentally friendly, being plant based.

If you are looking for a great tasting vegan protein shake, be sure to give this protein powder a try! And if you know if other great tasting vegan protein shakes please do let me know!

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Name: Duane Van Staden
Age: 28
Height: 185 cm 
Current weight: 114 kg 
Current city: Johannesburg South Africa 
Occupation: Gym owner & Coach 

What made you get started with training and living a more healthy and fit lifestyle?

I was looking for a sport that I could participate in as an individual. This way, I could recognise my hard work as my own. I wanted a healthy and fit lifestyle because this is what self-care entails. This also allows me to enjoy life and feel more fulfilled because I feel great and most importantly, confident. I feel a sense of pride through my accomplishments because I’m my biggest critic.

Who has been your biggest influence/support in your life and how have they affected you?

Celebrity influencers include Ronnie Coleman because he is the strongest bodybuilder I know. He looks amazing, lifts super-heavy and has an undeniable work ethic. 

Dorian Yates and Eddie Hall inspire me.  They are all about pushing their hardest to achieve goals which are impossible for most people.

Is your training more focused on bodybuilding or powerlifting?

My training has always been split across powerlifting and bodybuilding. I focus about 40% on powerlifting and the rest is bodybuilding. 

How was it throughout the lockdown keeping to your training?

Luckily for me, I have my own powerlifting/strongman gym which meant I didn’t feel the impact of lockdown. I remained consistent and worked towards my goals.

What are your future plans?

I want to continue working on gaining strength and gaining quality muscle. The key priority is remaining healthy.

Take us through an average day of yours:

• Wake up at 5:30am, meal 1
• 6am to 10am: Training my clients, one-on-one in my gym
• 9am: meal 2
• 10am: meal 3
• 10am to 12pm: Training online clients
• 12pm to 3pm: I complete my own training 
• 3pm: meal 4
• 3:30pm to 5pm: Training online clients 
• 5pm to 9pm: Training clients one-on-one at my gym
• 6pm: meal 5
• 9pm: meal 6
• 10pm: Bed

How long have you been vegan for and what made you change?

I have been vegan for about 2 and a half years but was Vegetarian for 5 years. Social media opened my eyes to animal cruelty and suffering. I am vegan for the animals.

Do you think as a Vegan it is more difficult to get adequate protein in your diet? Do you think we actually need as much protein as we are made to believe? 

We need less protein than we are made to believe. But as a vegan, we need to ensure that we have a variety of food sources that provide adequate nutrition. A balanced diet is key, for any kind of diet. 

Is it difficult to gain muscle or strength as a vegan?

Not at all. I was actually at my biggest and strongest as a vegan, than when I was eating meat. I consume more calories which are easier to digest.

Give us a brief description of your philosophy on your diet

I would typically have 5 to 6 different vegetables and 2 to 3 protein sources in one meal. It’s important to have a balanced range of carbs, fibre, fats and protein in each meal.

Protein sources include black beans, kidney beans, lentils, chick peas, tofu,  broccoli,  green beans, some faux meat options, soya milk and vegan protein shakes.

What is your go to high protein vegan snack?

About 3 times a day I have 250ml soya milk, 25g of vegan protein, one teaspoon of chia seeds and 1 tablespoon of flax seed powder in a shake.

Do you think, to generally lose fat one needs to be super strict and repetitive, as strict as a diet for a bodybuilding competition?

I agree that you need to be strict with your eating and diet.

Your training can be great, but you will not lose fat without changing your diet. Results are only seen with a calorie deficit and consistently clean eating.

Have you seen any common mistakes that guys may make when starting out in the gym?

Guys tend to look for quick results and don’t realise that training goals take time to be achieved.  They don’t maintain consistency. When they don’t see results quickly, they tend to give-up on their goals.

Give us a brief description of your philosophy on your training/training schedule and on average how long do you workout for?

Training split is a 8 day split. This means my training repeats every 8 days. I have two rest days in each cycle. 

• Session 1: Front deltoids and triceps
• Session 2: Biceps, side deltoids , traps
• Session 3: Legs – squats and quads, calves 

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• Session 4: Chest
• Session 5: Upper back, rear deltoids 
• Session 6: Deadlifts, hamstrings, glutes, Calves 

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• Each training session includes cardio, core and abs
• Leg sessions are 4 to 5 hours long
• All other sessions are 2 ½ to 3 hours long
• Rest period between sets is typically 2 minutes

Do you advise using supplements, and do you use any yourself?

Yes. Pre-workout and vegan protein shake.

Do you think vegan protein powders are just as good if not better than non vegan protein powders?

Yes I do. They don’t cause bloating, and are softer on the stomach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What are your 3 favourite exercises?

• Deadlifts and squats. These provide whole body strength.
• Bench Press. It is a great accessory to improve pressing movements. Also a very enjoyable and challenging exercise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Can you give a few tips to training and what sort of exercises do you favour the most when doing them?

Progressive overload and push yourself at every session. Leave the gym knowing you did your best on every set and you cannot continue.

Do you do a lot of cardio with your training? How do you schedule cardio and when?

Schedule cardio in the beginning of each workout, as a warmup.  And then, at the end of each session as a cool down.

Favorite male fitness/bodybuilding/powerlifting icon(s): 

• Ronnie Coleman
• Louis Simmons 

Favorite Quote:

“Don’t tell people your dreams show them.”

What is the most common question you get asked?

People always ask: How long did it take for me to look like this.

Where can people get hold of you?

• Facebook: Superbeastgym private gym and personal training
• Instagram: superbeastgym
• Tiktok: superbeastcoach
• Email: Superbeasttrainer[at]gmail.com

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Sit back, relax and come and take a ride with me as I skate on my bamboo evolve gtr electric board, ‍ to The Union Buildings in Pretoria. I also get a really cool view over looking a bit of Pretoria North

360 Degree (Video) Views ESkating at The Union Buildings

Thought I would give a 360 video a try on Youtube, check out a 360 Degree View‍ while electric skate boarding at The Union Buildings in Pretoria.

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What’s up Friends? I put together this video showing Saunders’ Rock Tidal Pool, located in Bantry Bay between the Seapoint swimming pool and Clifton beach in Cape Town South Africa.

There are some epic views from some of the massive boulders there and I managed to record some 360° time lapses of it, as well as of the icy cold swim in the pool! You will have to go there and test the waters to feel how cold it is and how beneficial it is for you I hope you enjoy it

Epic Cape Town Views! 

A quick ‘spinning’ video on some cool Cape Town views that I managed to capture, on a recent trip there. I hope you enjoy the transitions

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What’s up Friends? In this video, I give you a few glimpses of the beautiful Muizenberg beach in Cape Town South Africa and take you around the Vegan goods market held at The Range in Tokai in Cape Town. I hope you enjoy it!

Quick 360 View of Muizenberg Beach Cape Town

This is a quick 360 degree video, giving you all a full 360 view and glimpse at the beautiful Muizenberg beach in Cape Town South Africa. I hope you enjoy it!

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What’s up Friends? I put together this video of a short hike I did on the Kasteelspoort Hiking trail Up To A CAVE in Cape Town, South Africa! I hope you enjoy it

The hike has a lot of uphill involved, but was not too difficult to do. On the day it was quite hot, which added to the challenge so remember to take a hat and sunglasses!

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I hope you enjoy some of these videos that I made while in Durban, South Africa, showcasing some of the great beaches and views that Durban has to offer! If you would like to check out our Youtube channel for me videos, it would really be appreciated

AMAZING BEACH VIEWS! Surf, Swim, Sun, Walk In Durban South Africa

Just a bit of footage I took while enjoying the sunny beaches, promenades and piers in Durban, South Africa. I hope you enjoy these views to friends!

360 Degree View of The Umhlanga Beach Pier & Underneath it!

I thought I would upload this cool 360 degree video, giving you all a full 360 view and look at the extravagant Umhlanga beach pier in Durban South Africa. I hope you enjoy it!

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A quick skate on the Evolve bamboo GTR AT electric skateboard to Vula Food Shack to pick up some weekly fresh fruit and vegetables, all plastic packaging free  

Vula is a self sustainable business focused on Holistic health and promoting a sustainable relationship with Mother Nature. One of the ways in which they realize this goal is by providing a door-to-door, zero wastage, fresh produce delivery service.

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Pay them a visit for all your fresh vegetable and fruit needs, as well as a range of package free goods. You can even have a sit down meal at the restaurant in a lovely peaceful and tranquil setting.

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