Nature Evolved Range™ - Shield™

An all natural higher carbohydrate snack packed with natures anti-oxidants that makes this product the answer to aid your body in protecting those hard fought for muscles.

 It is packed of specially selected ingredients to eradicate those free radicals from your bloodstream meaning your bodies systems can function correctly, and therefore serious gains can be made to your training aims. It will also help you avoid injury and illness with its innovative proportions of anti-oxidant ingredients.

This product tastes great and it is a really interesting product due to the inclusion of Cherry Active Cherries, Choxi+ Chocolate and chilli! Raw chocolate (in the form of Choxi+) has massive anti-oxidant properties due to the fact that it has not been treated by the methods that take all the goodness from "normal" chocolate. It has high proportions of cacao which means this is not your normal chocolate bar....it is really an anti oxidant powerhouse. Many people correctly associate brightly coloured fruit and vegetables with having a high level of antioxidants, yet cocoa beans contain unrivalled amounts of some of the most important antioxidants that are known about. Because there are several different groups of antioxidants, and to make comparisons more meaningful, we have focused
on flavanol antioxidants – a group which scientists believe may play a particularly important role in helping to ward off some cancers, heart disease and stroke.
The possible health benefits of flavanol antioxidants are now being vigorously explored by scientists across the world and there is a growing body of evidence that they may help a surprisingly wide range of ailments and conditions. Along with the Cherry Active Cherries™ which are renowned for having a massive anti oxidant profile you really won't find another product out there that is anything like as good as this! A real one off!

Anti-oxidants the natural way, designed by nutritionists, made by nature!

• Massively high Anti Oxidant properties with Cherry Active Cherries, Choxi+ Chocolate and Chilli. You would srtuggle to find a product with a higher anti-oxidant profile.
  

• Tastes like nothing you have ever had before, with the great addition of chilli this makes your tastebuds sing!

• This will ensure that your immune system is firing on all cylinders 

• A lovely replacement for all those bad choices when you need something a little bit sweet and hot!

• Comes in three different levels of spice, Rare - No spice...Medium - A nice warmth...and Well Done - BOOM!
  

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But Why Have We Included These Particular Ingredients?

Grass Fed Aberdeen Angus Biltong (48%)

Cherry Active Cherries (17.5%)

CherryActive dried Montmorency cherries are a specific tart cherry sourced from North America and their huge antioxidant capacity has consistently been shown to reduce muscle damage following intense strength and endurance exercise.  In addition to their antioxidant content the cherries also contain a high melatonin concentration which helps improve sleep quality and duration.

Almonds (15%)

This superfood contains polyphenols in its skin which helps improve circulation.  In addition, the polyunsaturated fats, protein and fibre in almonds can also help reduce inflammation.  In Shield it also gives a great crunchy texture to contrast the softer and chewier other ingredients.

Aronia Berries (10%)

The aronia berry is thought to have one of the highest antioxidant values of all fruits and berries making it ideal for Shield.  Its antioxidants have been shown to possess a range of positive effects in diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease management.  Its astringent taste also makes a great flavour combination with the sweet cherries and chocolate.

Dark Chocolate (10%)

Chilli (0% or 1% or 2%)

Nutritional information (per 100g)

• ENERGY (kcal): 373                                                                
• ENERGY (kJ):1560                                                                
• PROTEIN (g): 24.2                                                                 
• CARBOHYDRATE (g): 24.7                                                                
• of which SUGARS (g): 20.8
  
• STARCH (g): 3.5
  
• FAT (g): 19.7                                                                
• of which SATURATES (g): 5.2
  
• MONOUNSATURATES (g):10.7                                                                
• POLYUNSATURATES (g): 2.1
  
• TRANS (g): 0.1
• DIETARY FIBRE (AOAC) (g): 6.6                                                                 
• SODIUM (g): 0.0                                                                  
• SALT (g) (Na x 58.5/23): 0.1                                                                 

Pack size 100g.

This product contains nuts and is not suitable for a vegetarian diet.

So Who Is Richard Chessor? A quick Interview....

 NAME:
·    Richard Chessor

OCCUPATION:
·    Lead Nutritionist for Scottish Rugby

QUALIFICATIONS:
·    BA (Hons) Sports Studies and Psychology (Stirling University)
·    MSc. Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Loughborough University)
·    Grad Dip Sports Nutr (IOC)
·    Registered Nutritionist (Association for Nutrition)

WHAT GOT YOU INTERESTED IN NUTRITION?
·    Good food and quality nutrition was always a priority in our house when I was growing up so I knew how much of an impact it had on health and exercise from a young age.
·    Whilst at university I spent a lot of time talking with fellow athletes and discussing their training and nutrition strategies.  I soon realised that a lot of people were ignoring their nutrition and as a result not maximising their training or competition performances.  To me, it was clear that some very basic changes would yield significant improvements so I started to formulate basic diet plans and provide nutrition advice.

WHAT SPORTS HAVE YOU WORKED WITH AND WHAT EVENTS HAVE YOU ATTENDED AS NUTRITIONIST?
·    The main sports I have worked with are Rugby, Judo and Amateur Boxing however I have also worked with many athletes in Track and Field, Cycling and Diving.
·    Whilst working with the British Amateur Boxing Team I travelled to numerous events including the 2007 World Championships in Chicago and Olympic qualifying events in Italy and Greece
·    With British Judo I attended numerous training camps and competitions in the UK and abroad and supported the 2008 Olympic team at the Team GB Holding Camp in Macau.
·    In my role with Scottish Rugby I travel with the National Team to all international matches which recently included the 2007 & 2011 Rugby World Cup's in the UK & New Zealand.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 5 FOODS?
·    Well it all depends on your goals but the five foods that I try and make sure I am never too far away from are: Oats, Sweet Potato, Spinach, Salmon and Grass Fed Beef.

WHAT IS YOUR GENERAL APPROACH TO NUTRITION?
·    All nutrition strategies should be straightforward and practical.  We can often make nutrition too confusing and overwhelm people with technical advice and information but the bottom line is that if you choose good quality ingredients and balance your intake to meet your needs then you won't go too far wrong.
·    It’s also far too easy to talk about nutrition in terms of macro- and micro-nutrients without actually talking about food so I always like to make sure that I have a practical strategy to back up a concept.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN AREAS OF NUTRITION THAT YOU FIND ATHLETES WANT HELP WITH?
·    Optimising body composition is probably the most frequent request for support that I get and that’s often because it’s the first area that an athlete can see that they want to manipulate.  However, that doesn't necessarily mean that it’s the most important.  Yes, having a body composition that is suited to your sport/event is important but there is always a bit of leeway available with body composition (out with weight category sports of course).  Instead, I often find it more valuable to focus on the nutrition strategies that surround a training session or competition to ensure that fuelling and recovery are well organised as these are the areas that will often yield the greatest impact on performance and over the longer term can lead to an improved body composition without any other dietary changes.

WHAT IS THE NO. 1 NUTRITION MISTAKE THAT ATHLETES COMMONLY MAKE?
·    I find that most athletes that I work with are able to articulate how their diet and nutritional strategies should look like so it’s not a lacking of nutritional knowledge that’s the problem.  Instead, it’s more common that athletes don't look far enough ahead at their schedule and plan their nutrition to meet their needs or that they don't alter their habits when their programme or training changes.
·    For example, many athletes have a good basic diet that allows them to train, adapt and compete effectively but then they get injured or the focus of their training changes but their diet stays the same.  The new mismatch between training and diet can impact training and competition performance, recovery, adaptation and body composition.  By flexing their diet to better match their new needs they can continue to operate efficiently without compromising their long term progress.

AND FINALLY, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ATHLEAT MEAT?
·    I have been a big supporter of Athleat for the past 3 years and recommended their produce to all the Scottish players, Athleat supplied the players in the lead up to RWC 2011. I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with them on some new products.  The quality of the food we eat is vitally important, I see too many athletes with the makings of a good diet but when you delve into the detail of what they eat it is clear that the quality of food is simply not there.  I love the fact that Athleat only provide top quality meats that have an excellent nutrient profile and can be confidently integrated into your nutrition plan without worrying about hidden extras.
 

Click here to read Richard Chessor's views on why you should snack and why you should use ReForm 

Naked Ape has natural snacks made from high quality Biltong, dried fruits, nuts and seeds – that’s it, nothing more nothing less. No messing about with additives, chemicals or flavourings, we simply put together great tasting natural whole foods for you to enjoy and put them in an easy to carry long life packet. A balanced combination of protein, carbohydrates and fats to help fuel your day . 

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