My busy schedule often includes lots of travel, media events, red
carpet parties, fashion shows and celebrity galas balanced with family life and
friends. I try to eat well and lead a healthy life but I don’t always have time
to ingest all the vitamins, fiber, antioxidants and minerals I need on a daily
basis...I’m told wine doesn’t count as a serving of fruit.
Most days I’m juggling deadlines or flying out the front
door on my way to meetings halfway across the city. I may only have time to grab
a quick snack or whip up something nutritional that I can pour in my water
bottle and drink on-the-go.
Thanks to Sproos I can now improve my gut health, strengthen
my joints and nourish my hair with a variety of beverage crystals and snack bars.
Before I get into taste testing (which is always the best
part) I will summarize the benefits of Sproos Collagen and how it works
according to the information available on the website.
The Importance of Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant form of protein in our body
providing strength and structure for connective tissue. It is essential to the
healthy functioning of skin, blood vessels, muscle, tendons, bone, ligaments and the digestive system. Unfortunately collagen production peaks in our early
20’s and declines as we age. Gradual and constant collagen loss eventually
weakens elastin and may lead to wrinkles, loss of firmness, sagging, dry skin
and weak joints. Some studies suggest that taking collagen supplements can
repair and regenerate connective tissue which has positive effects on the
entire body.
Sproos uses high quality, non GMO organic ingredients with
no artificial flavors, gluten, colors or fillers. Their collagen supplements
are sourced from North-Atlantic wild caught fish and grass fed cattle in a
format that our bodies can easily access and use. Once you eat hydrolyzed
collagen, it becomes available as peptides in your bloodstream where it gets
carried to areas that need it most.
I’m not a pill popper. In fact I hate swallowing pills so
much that I usually crush all meds and vitamins (even the bitterest bastards
get pounded into dust). Thankfully the brand offers easy to use drinkable powders that are just 35 calories per serving with no added sugar. Simply mix in cold
water and enjoy!
Since I travel a lot and tend to eat out, my favorite blend
is Spruce up Your Gut - infused with ginger and organic aloe. This refreshing
beverage is designed to defend against bacteria, toxins and pathogens while soothing and healing your digestive tract with anti-inflammatory components. It
may also help with stomach aches and heartburn so I pack a few pouches in
my suitcase just in case. I wouldn’t describe the powder as "delicious" but the flavor is mild and much easier to drink when mixed in natural fruit juice or
smoothies.
~ Wild Blueberry
Collagen Smoothie Recipe ~
I’m not a huge fan of drinking my fruit but this delicious smoothie works well with the supplement and gives me a huge boost of antioxidants and energy.
What you’ll need:
* A few heaping spoons of Nature’s Touch Wild Blueberries (don’t
skimp)
*1 ripe banana
*Nature’s Touch Mango Chunks (1 single serving pouch)
*Splash of cold water
*Almond milk
-Blend for a few seconds and then add:
*1 scoop of Sproos Up Your Gut and 1 tsp of all-natural organic
honey.
-Blend for a few more seconds and enjoy!
-Blend for a few more seconds and enjoy!
Sproos unflavored has the highest serving of hydrolyzed collagen. You can add it to tea, coffee, cold drinks, soup and even oatmeal but I prefer the flavored powders because they taste less like vitamins. For easy mixing put the powder in before adding liquid and use a spoon to smoosh and rub the lumps against the glass so they dissolve.
The Sproos Up Your Skin & Hair Powder is citrus and
green tea flavored. This blend improves the appearance of damaged hair and
aging skin.
The Spoos Collagen Bars ($47.88 per box of 12) are a great
way to mix things up because I don’t always feel like drinking my supplements
and sometimes a girl just needs a good snack! The bars all have 14g of protein,
7g of marine collagen, 1-8g of natural sugar, hemp seeds and dates. The most appealing
flavor (to me) is Chocolate Almond Butter which also contains apple fiber and
vanilla extract. The flavor is subtle and a tad salty with a nice chewy
texture. The other bars are Lemon Coconut with a very strong citrus / lemon zest flavor and Double
Chocolate Beet.
Small changes to your diet can lead to positive results and
I think this collagen regiment is a great way to improve your health and maintain
youthful skin.
Sproos is available online at sprooslife.com, select
Bulk Barns and other small health food stores. For a full list of retailers please visit https://sprooslife.com/locations/
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