A few gentle biohacks I actually stick to – because consistency is key….

I’m interested in biohacking, but only the kind that fits into real life. If it feels stressful, I don’t do it.

Here are a few things that genuinely make a difference for me:

✨ Protein before sugar

• This one is huge for skin, energy, and mood.
• I try to get protein in early – collagen included – before anything sweet. It keeps my blood sugar steadier and prevents that mid-morning crash.

✨ Breakfast ideas I genuinely rotate between:

• Eggs (simple, nourishing, reliable)
• Sardines — I love the new appreciation for them, and they definitely feed my love of Portugal and my Portuguese roots
• Greek yoghurt with nuts and maybe some stewed apple
• Nothing complicated. Just real food that actually keeps me full.

✨ Light exposure (the free kind)

• Having two dogs – Mabel and Wilbur – means I get outside every single morning whether I feel like it or not.
• That early walk gives me fresh air, natural light, and a bit of mental space before the day begins. Even on the mornings I’d rather stay in bed, I always feel better when I get back after my walk.
• It clears my head, supports my circadian rhythm, and gives me some quiet time with my thoughts – which honestly feels just as important as any supplement.

✨ Red light therapy

• I also try to make time for red light therapy, whether that’s a panel or an LED mask.
  I’ve found it hugely beneficial for:
  • Skin health
  • Mood
  • Sleep quality
• It’s one of those tools that feels gentle but powerful – and when I’m consistent, I really notice the difference.

✨ Sleep is the real anti-ageing tool

• I will choose sleep over almost everything.
• Collagen supports skin, yes – but sleep is where the real anti-ageing magic happens. If I’m run down, inflamed, or exhausted, no supplement can outwork that.
• A lot of my friends love taking collagen in the evening, especially if they struggle with sleep – mixing it into a warm, milky turmeric latte or hot cacao as part of their wind-down ritual.

✨ Heat + cold (no extremes)

• I love heat. Sauna, hot baths, long showers.
• Cold? I flirt with it.
• Sometimes it’s a cool rinse at the end of a shower. Sometimes it’s just fresh air on my face. Enough to wake up my system without making me miserable.

The key, for me, is that making sure whatever I choose fits easily into my life. If I have to work at it, the consistency slips. So I keep it easy because, whether it’s your spoonful of collagen every day or your sleep routine, consistency is everything!

Love,
Chloe x

Founder, Inner Code