Sustainability
You are more open-minded than you think!
Have you ever eaten potatoes? Tomatoes? Lobster or sushi? Without a doubt. But did you know that all these foods have been rejected by people for a long time before being routinely integrated into our diets? And insects follow the same path!
Everything you need to know about sustainability
While there has been increasing awareness of sustainability in the recent years, the concept itself is hardly new. The movement towards a more sustainable lifestyle has been gaining recognition because it is becoming clear that it is something we all must do to preserve the quality of our lives and of all the lives on Earth.
3 Simple Tips to be a More Sustainable Runner
No doubt, your lifestyle has a direct impact on more than just your body, athletic ability and performance. All of the small decisions you make also have a lasting impact on our planet. In this article, we address lifestyle decisions that have a great impact on the environment that are often overlooked. Don’t worry, we also cover simple steps you can practice to become a more sustainable runner! We cover areas of textile waste, dietary lifestyle, food waste and all the steps you can take to decrease your carbon foot print on our planet.
Is Cricket Protein Keto Friendly?
You have probably heard someone mention the Keto Diet. The keto diet is a low carbohydrate, moderate protein and high fat diet. If you want to know more about the keto diet, how your body adapts to the keto diet, it's impact on athletic performance and whether cricket protein complies with the keto diet, read on! This article compares the macronutrient distribution on and off the keto diet and dives into detail how your body adapts when you adopt the keto diet. We cover how your body responds to the keto diet through gluconeogenesis and ketosis, whether keto diet aids weight loss and impacts performance for endurance athletes. We dive into whether or not cricket protein complies with the keto diet and ways you can incorporate cricket protein into your keto meals.
Endurance Athletes and the Flexitarian Diet
This article covers what is a flexitarian diet and how it compares to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. We address the pro nutritional information about being flexitarian and how it can help your endurance training. Vincent Nadon, one of our Näak ambassadors, also gives his testimony on being flexitarian and how it has impacted his lifestyle. We also provide several food for runners and endurance athletes ideas that goes hand-in-hand with the flexitarian diet.
Incredible Ways To Protect Our Parks With The BC Parks Foundation
As Canadians, we have the pleasure of enjoying some of the most breathtaking mountains and forests right at our back door. These epic landscapes are home to a broad and diverse selection of plant and animal species, and it's our job to protect them in everything we do. At Näak, our sustainability initiatives have led us to a partnership with the BC Parks Foundation. Working directly with their Parks Bank of British Columbia division, we raise money towards protecting and preserving our beautiful Canadian Parks.