A healthy diet incorporating vitamins and antioxidants helps to keep us healthy and perform at our optimum. However, faced with a fast-paced life, it is not always easy to incorporate superfoods or enough into our diet to reap the benefits, says Ruan Winter from Vitaderm.
Winter says that perhaps the most important theme this year should be to put yourself and your health first – ‘2023 the year about me’.
“Focusing on your health and lifestyle will not only benefit you but also your family, friends and colleagues, because if you aren’t healthy and at your best you cannot support others.”
So, how do we easily incorporate superfoods into our daily diet and which ones should we be adding? Winter says that it is important to look at how you are feeling, your age and what support your body needs. There are a number of superfood powders that can be added to your morning coffee, smoothie or sprinkled over cereal that will provide ample daily benefits. Winter advises that when choosing the right supplement for your body, you should identify your concerns first and then assess the benefits that a superfood powder can provide.
Vitaderm has recently launched three superfood powders providing a host of benefits and supporting the body:
Collagen Powder – supports healthy skin, nails, hair, joints, bones, and muscles with regular use. Every year after the age of 30 we lose 1% of our collagen with the available collagen becoming fragmented, leading to a loss in skin hydration, elasticity and reduced bone strength. This Collagen Powder is rapidly absorbed and transported by the body, nourishing and regenerating collagen with regular use. Additional benefits of the powder include – accelerating recovery following intense exercise, improving gut and digestive health, strengthening of arteries, promoting organ health, and improving blood vessel elasticity.
Baobab Powder – obtained from the African baobab and known as the ‘Queen of superfruits’ because of its high nutritional value and exceptional health benefits. The pure raw powder offers a potent dose of vitamins and minerals that supplement the recommended daily intake of essential nutrients boosting wellness from within. The Baobab fruit powder is high in fibre, nourishing the existing probiotic bacteria in the gut and promoting an optimally functioning microbiome. Antioxidant benefits are due to its Vitamin C, bio-flavonoid and phyto-chemical content which helps protect cells from oxidative damage, while Vitamin B3 helps to keep the skin, nervous system and digestive system healthy. The Baobab Powder is an excellent source of plant-based protein making it ideal for those following a plant-based lifestyle.
Moringa Powder – is obtained from the leaves of the Moringa Oleifera tree and Winter believes it is the best kept secret for maintaining optimal health. The organic certified Moringa Powder provides a strong dose of antioxidants that neutralise free radicals to counteract oxidative stress for a more resilient body and skin. It is high in dietary fibre promoting an optimally functioning microbiome. It provides powerful antioxidant benefits as a result of being high in Vitamin E thereby protecting the body from damage caused by free radicals. The powder includes Vitamin B2 which plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin, digestive tract, blood cells and brain function. The inclusion of Vitamin B1, calcium and iron help to improve concentration power and memory and supports strong bones and oxygen transportation throughout the body. The Moringa Powder is also an excellent source of plant-based protein making it ideal for those following a plant-based lifestyle.
Start your day off the right way with a delicious Baobab Powder or Moringa Powder smoothie:
Baobab Powder Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 cup almond milk
2 tsps baobab powder
1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions:
Add the banana, frozen berries, almond milk, baobab powder, and honey to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Note: Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. Add more or less baobab powder, fruit, or sweetener as desired.
Moringa Powder Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1/2 avocado
2 tsps Moringa powder
1 cup almond milk
1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions:
Blend banana, mixed berries, avocado, and Moringa powder in a blender.
Pour in the almond milk and blend until smooth.
If desired, add honey to taste.
Enjoy your Moringa smoothie immediately.
For more information visit the Vitaderm website
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