Review: Straits Apparel 🏋️‍♀️

Straits Apparel, born and bred in Gibraltar is an up and coming sportswear brand who hope to create sportswear fit for everyone.


Im excited to be an ambassador for this brand because its not often you get to work with people with so much energy and zest like its owner:Christina. She has so many great ideas for the brand and I can’t wait to watch it grow.


Fun fact: each set is named or inspired by local history: Keys, Defence, Castle sets are to name a few.


CASTLE SET – PISTACHIO


This set is my favourite one to date, the cut on the leggings is really high and figure hugging and everything is held in place tightly (important) even though the material isn’t ‘compression.’ – basically, te aguanta la barriga guys que es lo que cuenta.

The bra is really comfortable and also holds everything in place wonderfully. It has removable padding but i like leaving them in because it makes them twins look a bit nicer *hides face*

I usually i wear size 8-10/S-M on top (bra size: 36DD) and a size 8/S on bottom – these are both size S.

As you can see from the pictures, the colour is truly gorgeous – this one is called Pistachio but it also comes in 3x other colours: Azur, Black & Mauve. (The azur one is also so beaut and definitely have my eyes on that one next).

The highlight of this set for me is the back pocket which is big enough to hold your phone – i went as far as to test this set on a run with my phone in the back pocket and I give it a 10/10!



FORTRESS SET – SAND



This set is lovely, the cut on the leggings is a little bit lower which made it a bit more uncomfortable for me (i like them super high) but the material is far tighter and has more of a compression feel. So much so, that i had to upsize on this one and get a size M instead.

The bra is comfortable but doesn’t have a strong hold, i would say that its perfect for weight training – rather than high intensity workouts.

On both the bra and leggings I’m wearing a size M.

The colour is really nice, however I much prefer darker colours for training because i always stain all my lighter colour leggings, so if you’re like me… buy a darker colour in this range. These come in Sand, Mocha and Graphite colours.


These sets are just 2x of the new 2021 collection which are NOW AVAILABLE on Straits Apparel. Tune into their instagram for regular updates and exclusive discounts.


+ get a 15% discount, using code: ELKE15 🙂



Any other questions or queries feel free to get in touch, you can do so via the comment section OR find me on instagram as @themusclebaker.

Review: Hectares Sweet Potato Crisps

The lovely team at Crisps ‘N’ stuff sent us a bag full of their Hectares Sweet Potato Crisps and ofc we (very) happily dug in to review them! We were big fans to start off with, so we were SUPER excited to get so many bags sent to us! (Thanks guys) 😋


They have a selection of 3 flavours: Lightly Sea Salted, Chorizo & Sundried Tomato and Red Onion & Black Pepper. All of which are free from Gluten, Wheat, Dairy and Vegan friendly (inclusive of the Sundried Tomato & Chorizo flavour.)


Red Onion & Black Pepper:

Perfect for those who love a bit of a peppery tang due to the predominant pepper flavour. The flavour does state ‘Onion & Pepper’ but the onion flavour is definitely more subtle.

I would use it in a combo for a recipe or as an addition to a salad or sandwich whereas the pepper flavour would compliment the meal rather than override it. Plus, crisps in a sandwich is always a winner! 

Or, you could always try out Sweet Potato Crusted Chicken Breast Recipe.

Per 35g bag: 179Cals | 11F | 17.8C | 1.2P Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Red Onion & Black Pepper Flavoured Seasoning (Black Pepper, Dextrose, Sea Salt, Rice Flour, Red Onion Powder, Colour: Beetroot Red, Natural Black Pepper Flavouring). 

 


Lightly Sea Salted:

It is what it is, like Ready Salted except made with sweet taters. Perfect if you’re not too adventurous and like your snacks plain. Unlike a lot of veggie crisps out there, these are way less greasy and super tasty! PLUS (out of all 3) these contain the least ingredients so if you are fussy like that, they are comprised simply of sweet potatoes, high oleic sunflower oil and salt!

Per 35g bag: 184Cals | 11.6F | 17.7C | 1.2P Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Salt.

Chorizo & Sun-Dried Tomato:

If a sweet potato eloped with a Bag of Lays Campesina flavour crisps you’d end up with these. No doubt my favourite flavour of the lot!

So full of smokey/ tangy/ paprika flavours Which remind me of the Lays mentioned above. Anyone who has shopped in a Spanish supermarket before will know it as the bright green packet. It’s one of my favourite crisps but it’s riddled with wheat and dairy which I cannot have so when I tried these… Ohhhhh the happiness!

Eat them solo, add to your salad for a little crunch (pic below) or try the chicken recipe with these instead!

Per 35g bag: 179Cals | 10.9F | 17.7C | 1.3P Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Red Onion & Black Pepper Flavoured Seasoning (Rice Flour, Salt, Tomato Powder, Paprika, Cayenne, Yeast Extract Powder, Sugar, Natural Flavourings, Dried Bell Pepper Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Oregano, Colour: Paprika Extract, Chorizo Extract). 

You may be wondering what High Oleic Sunflower Oil is (seeing as all 3 flavours contain this ingredient). Well, hi-oleic sunflower oil is a type of sunflower oil bred to have a high concentration of the fatty acid oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid which is found in olive oil and macadamia nuts. It is also considered as a Non-GMO ingredient as it is the result of traditional plant breeding.


To get your hands on these delicious crisps, follow Crisps ‘N’ Stuff on FB and order via their page directly or buy at any of their point of sales. La Parrilla On The Go sell them AND Muscle Bakery treats so we suggest you go there best 😝

For anyone in the UK, you can find them in a variety of outlets such as Holland & Barrett, Ocado, Wholefoods and more! Check Hectares website for more info.


 

We hope you enjoyed our little review! We plan to try some recipes featuring these crisps (when we manage to get a break from making Muscle Malts) so keep an eye out! You can find us on @themusclebakery on all social outlets, or follow @themusclebaker directly on Instagram!

 


 

Tag us if your try them!

 

Much love <3