Marios Iacovou

Vegan Low Carb Diets Are This Personal Trainers Recommendation for 2026 A Vegan low-carb diet may sound restrictive, and in many ways it is - but its worth it. The results I've got from following a Vegan low carb (edging onto an almost ketogenic diet) have been pretty incredible. My clients are also getting really great results (of course!) and this is why I want to share some tips with you too. Though it's restrictive, fortunately, in 2026, it’s more doable than ever—thanks to better...

A few weeks ago, I decided to try something new — a vegan keto diet. I’ve been fully plant-based for a while now, almost 10 years, but I was curious about whether I could experience the often and keenly discussed benefits of ketosis — steady energy, reduced cravings, fat loss — while staying true to my vegan values. At first, I wasn’t sure it would work. Keto, after all, has a reputation for being centered around bacon, butter, and cheese. But the more I researched, the more I discovered a...

Why I Choose Pea Protein: A Vegan, Plant-Based Perspective I’ve been using protein powders for years, both for strength training and for everyday nutrition. When I became Vegan 9 years ago, I made a deliberate switch from whey to pea protein. I used to use whey protein powder because (I would guess like most people), it was the most common protein in shops, being the protein that most people used.. and I wasn't aware that there were much better alternatives. Nowadays, the former are still the...