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Supplements can be a great way to fill the gaps when it comes to your diet. Effective supplements can make a difference to your wellbeing, read on for some tips!

Winter wellness is so important. The rise of cold and flu viruses and darker, colder days can leave you feeling low and functioning below par. We all know how crucial food is to wellness, so here are 5 tips to enhance your diet so you feel your best- through winter and beyond!

1. Keep it simple. Don’t overcomplicate your nutrition, particularly if you are following a specific diet plan. Life is stressful enough so try to keep your nutrition well-balanced with simplicity at the forefront. Choose whole foods as often as possible and make the most out of seasonal fruit and vegetables to support your vitamin and mineral intake.

2. Vitamins and minerals work best together to support your wellbeing. Try to ensure your supplement plan is balanced and working well for you. Don’t be afraid to try new things and fresh ways of keeping well. 

3. Make the most out of clean, simple, and transparent supplements. Supplements can come in many forms; capsules, chewable tablets, shakes and smoothies, tinctures and liquids, and powders too. Look at the benefits of each. Ideally, you want to make sure that your supplements are of high quality and have high bio-availability to aid in better absorption. 

4. Regarding supplements, powder supplements tend to have higher absorption than capsules or tablets for instance. They are also ideal for people that find capsules hard to swallow. Another added benefit is that you can add supplement powders to your meals and snacks- so they become a part of the meal rather than something separate you are taking after or before food. Powder supplements can be seamless in that way. You can get creative and invent new recipes to try so they weave into your wellness regimen. 

5. Stay focused! Whatever your nutritional goals are, stay focused upon them. Keeping things interesting helps with this, also noticing the results of your efforts can help to keep you motivated. Keep in mind that it may take anything between 4-8 weeks to start seeing the advantages of a new diet or nutritional focus physically. Don’t expect overnight changes, persevere! 

As stated earlier, utilizing supplements can help to build a strong structure to your wellness regimen. The team at Body Kitchen is an expert in supplementation that works and truly benefits you. Body Kitchen is the first line of edible wellness; its supplements are specially formulated by nutritional experts and cellular biologists. They like to keep it simple, for them and you! 

“We don’t expect you to become a nutritional expert, or read clinical studies to identify the most potent ingredients – you can leave that to us! Your health supplements should be as clean and natural as the food on your plate. This philosophy exists within every Body Kitchen product, from sourcing the best quality ingredients to preserving the highest nutritional potency. We maintain transparency at every step, between our farms to your pantry; it’s the Body Kitchen way!”- Body Kitchen

Here are two effective and health-supporting powders from Body Kitchen: Magnesium Powder and Youthful Beauty Collagen Powder!

Magnesium Powder 

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in keeping the PSNS (Para Sympathetic Nervous System) working properly. Optimal PSNS function is connected to relaxation, recovery, tension release, stress management, and sleep quality. 

With this magnesium powder, there is no need to carry unnecessary extras when unwinding and relaxing. Body Kitchen’s formula contains 450mg of pure magnesium powder (high bioavailability ratio) and a bit of natural-cherry flavor to glorify your taste buds! 

This high-absorption magnesium supplement directly influences and supports the PSNS leading to a relaxing and stress-free experience, and of course, a restful night’s sleep. 

Here are a few more benefits and characteristics: 

• Supports tension release

• Promotes restful sleep and improves the quality of your sleep 

• Supports muscle recovery

• Helps to manage stress and promote calmness

• Natural flavor

• Gluten-Free

• Non-GMO, no synthetic ingredients

• Proudly made in the USA

Youthful Beauty Collagen Powder

This collagen powder offers a potent Anti-Aging Combination. 

Collagen helps the body’s skin increase elasticity which reduces the signs of visible aging such as wrinkles while Resveratrol’s antioxidant properties help the body repair visible breakdown from aging. Overall, this powder can help to improve fine lines, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve bone density and enhance joint suppleness.

“Enriched with 20% more of our patent-pending Peptide Fortified Collagen, this unique formula of PO & OG di-Peptides is infused with potent Black Currant extract for enhanced absorption to make the most out of every ingredient. This combination has been clinically shown to help boost collagen’s whole body effects”- Body Kitchen

Here are some more benefits: 

• Enhanced Collagen Absorption: Body Kitchen collagen powder has 30x the number of Di-Peptides than most collagen protein powders in the marketplace. What does this mean for your body? A much higher absorption rate and utilization of protein.

• Collagen + Resveratrol Supports Cellular Health: The advanced anti-aging blend in Youthful Beauty delivers broad skin-cell support by helping minimize oxidative damage.

• Real Food for Real Nourishment: Body Kitchen’s products are sourced from real food ingredients. That is why all of our ingredients are sourced responsibly and for quality and traceability.

• Real Simple Guarantee: Try Body Kitchen and see the difference of REAL nutrition. If you’re not satisfied, we’ll refund your purchase as soon as you contact us (within 24 hours) 

• This powder is also Keto/Paleo Friendly and Gluten-Free

“We combine and add Resveratrol to activate genes and slow the aging process, protect skin and boost your body’s natural collagen production and we use Hyaluronic Acid to increase moisture to skin”- Body Kitchen

Body Kitchen’s Youthful Beauty Collagen Powder contains: 

•    20g of High-Quality Grass-Fed and Marine Collagen

•    Resveratrol

•    Hyaluronic Acid

•    PO & OG “Miracle Beauty Di-Peptides”

As winter is creeping in, here’s an awesome chicken soup recipe using this supplement as an ingredient!

“Take a timeout and enjoy this classic comfort food. Perfect for warming up on a chilly day and a must-have when you’re under the weather, this delicious, soothing recipe is chocked full of mood-enhancing tryptophan”- Body Kitchen

COLLAGEN HEALING CHICKEN SOUP

These ingredients make approximately 6-8 servings

• 2 lbs. chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 bunch celery, diced

• 1 bunch carrots, diced

• 64 oz. bone broth or chicken broth

• 2 tsp. sea salt

• 1 tsp. dried basil

• 1 tsp. dried oregano

• ½ tsp. black pepper

• 2 scoops Body Kitchen Collagen 

Directions:

1.    Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. 

2.    Add the chicken pieces and allow to cook undisturbed for 3 before stirring. 

3.    Season lightly with salt and pepper and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

4.    Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until they’re softened for about 7 minutes.

5.    Add the broth, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

6.    Turn off the heat and stir in collagen. Divide soup into bowls and serve.

Magnesium Powder can also help to support collagen intake. As mentioned earlier, Magnesium has a host of benefits in itself, including helping to calm/relax you, balance your mood, enhance muscle recovery, support for the PSNS (Para Sympathetic Nervous System), and helping you to get a better quality of sleep. 

“Some ingredients are symbiotic—they’re better together. We carefully pair star ingredients with nutrients that play a supporting role. Together, they improve how your body absorbs, uses, and benefits from them. Because we’re nutritional experts and scientists obsessed with how food affects health, we rely on proof. Our products are backed by evidence-based science that supports how they activate health and beauty”- Body Kitchen