Many of you will be familiar with shopping online at LoveLula for natural and organic beauty, but did you know that they also stock a range of healthy food supplements too? Here's my latest health haul from them featuring KIKI Health, PureChimp, Neocell and Terra Nova.
KIKI Health Organic Carob Powder* (185g, £7.95, link)
If you're a healthy chocolate fan, you probably already have a jar of Carob Powder in your cupboard. Similar to Cacao, Carob Powder has a sweet, but milder chocolate-like flavour. It's derived from the Carob Tree where raw, unroasted beans are left to dry and ferment naturally in the tropical sun, before being ground down into a fine powder. This one from KIKI Health is 100% organic, high in dietary fibre and can be used in virtually the same way as Cacao. I like stirring a spoonful into porridge, sprinkling a little over Kefir or Skyr yoghurts, making hot chocolate, and it's brilliant in baking too as a substitute for cocoa powder if you want a chocolate flavour without the sugar!
PureChimp Matcha Green Tea* (50g, £9.95, link)
Matcha is something of an acquired taste, but if your tastebuds like it, a Matcha Latte is a great way to start your day. This now trendy healthy drink has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries and its benefits range from boosting the metabolism and improving your concentration, to clearing up minor skin problems and helping to keep blood sugar levels stable. Rich in antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium and Selenium, it's easy to see why Matcha is so popular. I've tried various different brands and have found that no two Matchas taste the same so it's often a case of trying a few and seeing which one you prefer. PureChimp is an excellent, high-quality ceremonial tea grade Matcha from Japan and they donate 5% of their profits to charity. It has a clean, very strong Green Tea flavour and can be easily whipped up into a Matcha Latte - check out my 'How To' here. You can bake with it as well!
When shopping for food supplements such as vitamins and minerals, I always recommend buying from brands that don't use any 'rubbish' in their capsules, as a lot of the cheaper ones are full of unnecessary additives, fillers and bulking ingredients such as chalk. Terra Nova are a good one to look out for and I've purchased their products for years. They have a huge range available and something that I take as a supplement every day is their Zinc 15mg Complex. This vegan-friendly formula uses a Magnifood Complex for enhanced bioavailability and contains Rice Bran, Spirulina, Pumpkin Seed and Acai Berry. One a day is all you need so it's an affordable, high-quality supplement to pick up if you have a zinc deficiency.
Neocell Beauty Bursts 2000mg Collagen* (60 chews, £19.99, link)
Looking for a beauty collagen supplement with a difference? Try these Neocell Beauty Bursts which taste like fruity Chewits! They help to provide bioactive collagen peptides to the body, which, along with Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid, support the body's natural collagen production which declines as you get older. These are great if you're concerned about the visible first signs of ageing (such as fine lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity in the skin), and they're free from GMOs, Gluten and Soy.
Do you buy supplements for health and beauty?
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