Hello, I’m Tacita.
Mum of two, founder of VIYVA, and someone who spent a very long time living on toast.
Shop VIYVATwo under two, and no one asking how I was eating
After my second baby, my days were feeds, nappies and whatever I could eat with one hand. A protein shake every morning was the thing that kept me going. But every one I tried was made for the gym, not for a body that had just grown and birthed a baby.
I couldn’t find one made for new mums, so I decided to make it.
When you’re pregnant, everyone tells you what to eat. Once the baby arrives, all the focus shifts to them.
But you’re still healing, adapting, often feeding, and running on very little sleep. Your body still needs looking after.
What went into VIYVA
- A complete plant-based protein blend, with all the essential amino acids
- 18 vitamins and minerals, chosen for life after birth
- Oats, ginger, choline, algal DHA and live cultures
- A creamy vanilla you’d actually want to drink
It’s not a meal replacement. It’s one easy, nourishing habit for one of the most demanding times of your life.
Developed with Dr Adam Cunliffe, RNutr
I worked with Dr Adam Cunliffe for eighteen months to get the formula right: what a postnatal body needs, in amounts that matter, in a shake that actually tastes good.
Adam is a UK Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) with a PhD in Clinical Nutrition from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital. He’s spent over 25 years researching and teaching nutrition, has designed and run nutrition degrees at London universities, and has more than 50 published scientific papers. You might have seen him on the BBC, Channel 4 or CNN, or in Time and goop.
“It was a pleasure working with Tacita to formulate this unique blend of targeted ingredients to support new mothers. The balanced protein base is complemented by carefully selected nutritional elements to give maximum benefit to mother and baby.”Dr Adam Cunliffe, RNutr
Motherhood deserves to be celebrated, even when it’s hard
Like someone’s finally asking how you are, and meaning it.
To put yourself back on the list, without the guilt.
Because what you’ve done is incredible. You should be proud of yourself.
Thank you for being one of the first.
For trying VIYVA, and for supporting something built with so much care. Lots of love, Tacita x
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Notes from one tired mum to another, one-handed recipes, and first dibs on anything new.
VIYVA is a food supplement. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.