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A IS FOR ALL-COLLAGEN EVERYTHING
Some inner health fads fade as quickly as they appear, but our collective obsession with collagen shows no sign of abating just yet. The plumping, radiance-boosting protein is responsible for keeping our hair, skin and nails in top form. As we age, our collagen stores deplete, hence the collective gorging on the substance in an effort to keep us looking youthful via collagen skincare, supplements, even collagen-rich snack bars. Try Vida Glow’s Original Marine Collagen, which can be stirred into any drink, or snack on a suspiciously delicious Beauty Bites White Choc Raspberry bar (packed with collagen and pro- and prebiotics) next time that 3pm craving hits. Vida Glow Marine Collagen Original Loose Powder, $130 (270g); Beauty Bites White Choc Raspberry, $49 for 14 bars.
B is for bouldering
Thrill-seekers can test strength, stamina and mental resolve in one go with a heart-pounding bouldering session, the high-stakes take on indoor rock climbing.While scaling a wall of brightly coloured rocks, you’ll not only use every muscle in your body, but also fine-tune your focus — there’s no harness, so the slip of a hand means a potential five-metre drop. From $20 for a day pass or from $135 for memberships, 9degrees.com.au.
C IS FOR CAULIFLOWER LATTES
Cauliflower is proving to be nature’s most versatile vegetable. We’ve blitzed it into ‘rice’, ground it into pizza bases and now we’re set to blend it into our morning double-shot. It might be sacrilege to some, but stirring a mere seven grams of powdered cauliflower into your latte can fulfil a significant portion of your daily vegie quota. If the
