Yesterday I finally went into this little store that I have been wanting to get to for a while now in Bossier City called Sunshine Health Foods and Cafe. The woman who helped me was so nice and knowledgeable and got me exactly what I was looking for quickly. (With a wiggly toddler in your arms, you know how appreciated that is!) I used to drink Shakeology and I really liked it. I need a meal in a glass, it's just the way it is. But I got pregnant this past spring and I started to do research on it and I realized it wasn't what I should be taking into my body. It wasn't natural and the vitamins and minerals it had in it probably weren't absorbing into my body like it should. Along with the chemicals that I couldn't pronounce, there were just too many things I didn't like about it once I did my research. I also don't need to lose weight, so if you take it to lose weight then good for you! I just am maintaining. Everyone likes different things, I'm not judging. Unfortunately, I lost the pregnancy and it was a pretty traumatic experience (2 surgeries, just awful). So I have been really adamant about trying to keep my family and myself as close to the Paleo-ISH (hence the ISH) lifestyle as possible. Sometimes, it's not working, it's life, but I really try to make it a point to eat as natural and whole as I can.
As most of us normal people know (no not you, crazy health fanatics, you're a different breed, but just know I am jealous) it's not easy to be healthy every day, 24/7. So I started looking for a multivitamin to start us off and a natural shake we could drink in the mornings. The woman who helped me at the store showed me the Garden of Life Kind Organics Women's Multivitamin and the men's version. If you do your research you'll see it has:
Clean, Right Down to Our Patent-Pending Tablet Technology: Where many other vitamin "tablets" use unrecognizable things such as magnesium stearate, stearic acid and lac-beetle resin (shellac) to bind and fill the tablet, Kind Organics are uniquely formed using ORGANIC, WHOLE FOODS.
- Certified Vegan, Gluten Free and NO Synthetic Binders or Fillers
- 16 Vitamins & Minerals with Greater than 100% Daily Value
- Certified Vegan D3 from Lichen for Immune Support†
- 10mg of Iron for Blood Support†
- 500% Daily Value of Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) for Extra Energy†
- Targeted Levels of B Vitamins, (from Organic Guava & Organic Holy Basil) for Radiant Skin & Nails†
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Perfect Food RAW is RAW, whole food nutrition providing naturally occurring antioxidants, enzymes, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and dozens of phytonutrients. Bursting with prebiotics, probiotics, and enzymes to support healthy digestion and nutrient absorption,† Perfect Food RAW is the convenient and sensible way to get your veggie juice every day.
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- RAW Energy†
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- Healthy Blood Sugar Levels†1
We started on the vitamins and shake yesterday and I really like it so far, only time will tell when it comes to natural ways but considering its vital nutrients that we are getting, I can't wait to see what differences it's going to make!
I have been making the shakes with Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk and today added a scoop of organic peanut butter and although the taste isn't terrible by any means, it made it better! Anyway you can get the nutrients you need, I say go for it! I also looked up the powder online and it got great reviews and ratings. As with anything, do your research and find out for yourself! Cheers to your health!
Megan
