My Go To Supplements

As per the name of my blog, I love smoothies! In fact the kids and I have a smoothie everyday; hubby most days as well.

I know I can get so much goodness into one smoothie, which fuels and cleanses our bodies. Also, its the easiest way to get vegetables into Lexa and Leo as all mums would know trying to get a toddle to eat broccoli is a challenge in itself.

I've also recently gotten into gut health and it is amazing just how much gut health affects our overall health.

A healthy gut environment literally affects your entire body. Your microbiome participate in a wide variety of bodily systems:

• immunity,

• detoxification,

• inflammation,

• neurotransmitter and vitamin production,

• whether you feel hungry or full,

• how you utilize carbohydrates and fat

• nutrient absorption

This is why I use products that are known to assist with gut health and producing good bacteria.

Here is a list of my go to supplements which I add to our smoothies. Some just go in mine and Dylan's.

Aloe Vera- Aloe Vera has so many benefits, especially when it comes to the gut, which is why I have added this to my diet. You probably know how soothing aloe vera can be on your skin when it comes to burns and minor cuts. What you may not know is that the plants juices are considered one of the worlds best agents for the digestive system! Here are just some of the benefits: -Loaded with Vitamins and Minerals -Fights Digestive Disorders -Flushes our Toxins from the Body -Balances Hormonal Problems -Boosts Immunity

Natural Minerals- For all manner of reasons - particularly diet and lifestyle choices - we may not receive all the nutritional requirements our body needs to operate at optimal efficiency and underpin our overall wellbeing.

Also. the human body cannot absorb vitamins without minerals. So if our body is mineral deficient, we are unable to effectively absorb vitamins. Naturally occurring colloidal minerals have properties that assist in the balanced absorption and assimilation of the dietary trace minerals.

Colloidal Minerals Benefits:

-Helps increase the intake of healthy trace elements

-Allows vitamins to be effectively absorbed

-Increases immunity and energy levels

-Flushes poisonous heavy metals from the body

-Reduces aches and pains

-Improves general well-being

Probiotics- I like to tell my kids that the probiotics I add to their smoothies and breakfast are the good gut fairies to help overpower any bad gut monsters.

Under normal gut conditions, friendly bacteria in the gut outnumber the unfriendly ones and some people may find they do not need to add probiotics to their diet.

The reason we add probiotics is because they can act as gut-beneficial bacteria and create a physical barrier against unfriendly bacteria.

The Probiotic I add into our smoothies, contain two bacteria strains that work together with the prebiotic fibers to maintain an optimal microenvironment in your gut. It was developed in this way because adding a probiotic to your diet isn't just about digestion, it's about balance, and creating an environment where the good bacteria can flourish.

Protein Powder- I add protein powder into my smoothies as it helps keep me fuller for longer. Also, protein is an essential macronutrient that helps build muscle and repair tissue. Many of the best-selling protein powders contain heavy metals, such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic. Therefore, you should always proceed with caution when buying protein powders and choose a product from a reputable supplier. I ended up getting advise from a local Nutritionist so I knew I was picking a clean protein that gave me all the added benefits.

I am pretty basic when it comes to protein powder flavours and only have vanilla, this also makes it easier to mix with fruit in my smoothies. I also prefer stick to vegan protein powder, this is my personal preference as I try to limit my dairy intake.

Fiber Powder- Fiber helps keep food moving through the digestive system and acts as a bulking agent so undigested food and waste products can be more easily eliminated from the body.

Dietary fibre intake provides many health benefits. Individuals with high intakes of dietary fibre appear to be at significantly lower risk for developing coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, obesity and certain gastrointestinal diseases. Increasing fibre intake can lower blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels.

I stopped taking fibre for a while and when I fell pregnant with number two, and I ended up with constipation in my first trimester to the point where I got anal fissure. I knew I needed to up my fibre to help regulate my bowel movements. After about a week of adding it back into my diet, I was going regularly again and without pain.

For my body, I find that adding fiber helps keep me regulated.

I hope you enjoyed this blog!

Kιɾʂƚιɳ Sιɱαɾα xx ♥

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