Five Superfood Powders Everyone is talking about!

Five superfood powders to help you feel more like a rockstar this Summer

Summer is finally here! And we are all looking for quick and easy ways to improve our energy levels and get our glow on.  Dr Naomi Newman-Beinart (Nutritionist, BSc,) is here to tell you about her top five super-nutrient powders you can add to your smoothies to give you a daily nutrition boost to help support a healthy body and mind.

Naomi says “Smoothies are great options for breakfasts or snacks to pack a lot of nutrition into one simple and tasty drink. As a nutritionist, a lot of my busy clients often find it hard to eat healthily throughout the day. They want one thing that they can have each day that can boost their health and give them energy. I suggest making a smoothie each morning to ensure that you get a wide range of nutrients into your daily diet”.

Here are five amazing superfood ingredients that you can add to your daily smoothie to make you feel and look amazing:

Collagen:

There’s a reason why this superfood is touted by beauty editors as the hottest thing for glowing skin - because that’s exactly what it does for you! And this for me is the powder that I cannot live without. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and you need a collagen supplement to replace what you lose with age. Studies have found that taking between 5g and 10g of collagen daily can improve skin elasticity, improve bone density in post-menopausal women and improve joint health.

I use 10grams of Correxiko’s Wild Marine Collagen Powder it’s ethically sourced from farm-free fish, tasteless - so mixes with anything. It’s also highly bioavailable and if used on a regular basis, will provide you with an abundance of scientifically proven beauty and health benefits.

Mushrooms:

Add some ‘shroom power to your smoothie! Another smoothie pep-up favourite of mine are medicinal mushrooms. Certain types of mushrooms, such as reishi and cordyceps, have been found to have numerous health, beauty and immune strengthening and hormone-balancing benefits. Try 1 tbsp of Hifas da Terra’s organic Reishi AntiOx powder in your daily smoothie and notice how great you feel.

Dr Naomi Beninart

Fruits and vegetables:

I think even the healthiest of us can find it tough to make sure that we get at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables each day. It’s even more of a challenge when you’re always on the run, be it with family or work, and we don’t always want to be carrying a whole load of fruit and veg around with us. This is where a smoothie is a great option for upping your daily fruit and veg intake.

I love FOGA’s healthy and simple Plantshakes as they provide you with the equivalent of 160g of fresh fruit and veg, which is 2 of your 5 a day! Each plantshake is made up of freeze-dried, organic fruit and veg that contains naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, for example, their Kiwi and Greens Plantshake contains 100% of your daily requirement of vitamin C, 40mg calcium, 30mg magnesium, 420mg potassium, plus other naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. Add a Plantshake sachet to your smoothie and you’ll be ready for anything”

Flaxseeds

Don’t forget to add some good old-fashioned flaxseeds to your daily smoothie.    These super seeds are a great source of fibre and help to maintain a healthy digestive system, plus they contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is an essential fatty acid that has been found in studies to reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension. Flaxseeds also contain lignans, which have been found to have hormone-balancing benefits. So, what are you waiting for? Start adding 1 -2 tbsp of ground flaxseeds to your daily smoothie and reap the health benefits.

CBD oil:

If you need some extra calm in your day, then adding some drops of CBD oil to your smoothie to help you feel more zen. CBD stands for cannabidiol and is one of around 113 cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. Research is still in its early stages, but early signs and anecdotal evidence suggests that CBD could be used for well-being, pain relief, improved sleep and stress reduction.

Canamis do delicious, FSA approved, chemical-free Cherry CBD oil drops that are a perfect addition to your smoothie. For first-time users, they suggest starting with the 300mg bottle, which provides you with 10mg of CBD per serving. Listen to your body and adjust your dosage as required.

Dr Naomi Newman-Beinart, PhD

Nutritionist (BSc) and Chartered Psychologist specialising in Health (PhD)