Performance Boost | Plant based Protein Smoothie for the Athlete in you.
When I first met Ryan O'Keefe, it was like "hearing myself speak". Like-minded, passionate and enthusiastic about developing something that would change someone's performance outcomes whilst making a massive difference to their health.
And when it comes to creating a new product, especially one that is totally new, honesty and willingness are pivotal when it comes to collaboration. Our partnership has involved continuous discussions, sound-boarding all the ideas (no matter how crazy or impossible) and working towards the one goal.
The foundation was based on the idea of having a core product that people could rely on daily, build on and see real results, ultimately enhancing one's performance and lifestyle.
From my first conversations with Ryan, a few key phrases stuck; lasting energy, antioxidants to flood through airways and overcoming mental challenges. And as athletes following a precise exercise regimen, we knew that this product was needed to support someone who trained every single day, not a one-off or one-time fix.
The end result was PERFORMANCE BOOST. Our complete plant-based and organic smoothie mix is designed for the athlete in all of us with the intention to supply the proper nutrition. Science, taste and results-engineered, this unique and one-of-a-kind product has been developed using quality ingredients that make a real difference.
Results from Performance Boost genuinely surprise people. It provides a feeling of a complete sense of better; no other phrase can describe it.
Warning: Consuming this smoothie mix may result in curiosity taking over and have you questioning if the feeling is real or not. Trust us, it's real and 100% good for you.
Book our Performance Boost Masterclass For Schools & Sporting Clubs
A masterclass with Ryan O'Keefe, athlete, former AFL footballer and cyclist together with Vicky Gomez, Dietician and Nutritionist present an interactive and dynamic masterclass for your best athletes;
✓ The right combination of Nutrition for energy and endurance.
✓ Foods that support your muscle mass and recovery.
✓ The best training for their mental and physical health.
✓ Tackling pre-season to reach your personal best.
✓ We come to your school/club
✓ Full Masterclass Booklet + smoothie recipe book.
✓ Performance Boost Smoothie tasting and sample pack.
✓ Q&A time with Ryan and Vicky
Ideal for Pre-Season AFL Firsts AFL football programs, rugby, touch rugby, cycling, VCE health & Human Development students. Seniors Sporting Clubs and Associations to help gain the competitive advantage this season.
Vicky Gomez
Vicky Gomez, consulting Dietitian & Nutritionist and founder of Healthy Empire, a range of healthy snacks and smoothies designed for the health conscious, to create a “healthy empire”.
With a reputation built over time and qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, Vicky Gomez has a practical approach to health and recognises the humanity and social nature in her clients.
We all lead unique lives, with unique needs and conditions, which means health should be tailored to fit our lifestyle.
Not the other way around.
I am a strong believer of ‘food is medicine’ and with a mindset of practicality, the solution to health revolves around sustainable eating.
Unlike other practitioners, the goal is to remove deprivation out of client’s mindset, by providing tools to connect health, taste and results and living a life of health and longevity means being educated on ways to use food as medicine.
The performance boost collaboration, with Ryan O’keefe was built on the premise, to create a core product that athletes could rely on daily to enhance performance, a real lifestyle solution contributing to results, based on the science of nutrition, quality ingredients and expertise.
Vicky continues to create new products launching in 2023 in collaboration with medical professionals and athlete’s alike.
Vicky regularly presents and speaker for Corporate, schools, and Medical Professionals on all things Health & Nutrition.
“I think we have an obligation to set a good example and show people good health and lifestyle choices, which is good for health and well-being but also a sustainable way of life for our environment and societies health infrastructures.” - Ryan O'Keefe, Plant Based Athlete
Meet Ryan O'Keefe
Ryan O'Keefe, Husband and father specialises In Coaching Development & Education Lead in AFL, Cyclist, Plant Based Athlete.
- Former professional AFL player of 15 years
- AFL coaching staff, talent pathways coach and
- Current coach mentor and educator, Director of coaching at independent schools, youth coach.
A Competitive cyclist, Health and Fitness campaigner – since retiring from professional sport, Ryan took up cycling and have taken it just as serious, spending even more hours training and competing that I did playing AFL.
"For me it is a lifestyle, not just an activity I do. The lifestyle incapsulates nutrition, sleep, recovery, strength, training, mental well being."
Ryan is a 100 % Plant based athlete and passionate about nutrition for health, performance and wellbeing
Studied sports Science
“health and fitness is a lifestyle” “you are what you eat, and you can’t out train and poor diet” “when all else is equal, nutrition makes the difference”
Passionate about being a positive role model for a healthy lifestyle and getting the most out of yourself no matter your age. Educating people especially our youth on good lifestyle and nutrition choices which will help them live a full and enjoyable life, reaching their full potential and getting the most out of everything they set out to do.