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A Coffee Creamer is a delicious low-carb, dairy-free, paleo, gluten-free powder enriched with Coconut milk, MCTs and Grass-fed Collagen that can be added to hot and cold drinks, pancakes treats and more. MCTs in coffee creamers add a creamy texture and taste to food and drink. "Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) have been used to overcome metabolic and digestive insufficiencies for decades, including fat malabsorption and pancreatic insufficiency. They are a type of fat readily absorbed to efficiently generate energy and reduce body fat production whilst showing protective effects on the cardiometabolic system. Adding MCT to a morning coffee/tea can maintain the ketosis state of an overnight fast whilst also negating blood sugar spikes and crashes of a morning cup of coffee on an empty stomach. This can aid weight loss efforts while keeping the mind clear, calm and focused on getting your

Adaptogens or adaptogenic herbs are medicinal herbs that have been adopted into Ayurvedic, Chinese and naturopathic medicines. "Adaptogens are non-toxic plants that are marketed as helping the body resist stresses of all kinds, whether physical, chemical or biological. These herbs and roots have been used for centuries in Chinese and Ayurvedic healing traditions, but they’re having a renaissance today. Some, like holy basil, can be eaten as part of a meal, and some are consumed as supplements or brewed into teas. Each one claims to do something a little different, but on the whole, “adaptogens help your body handle stress,” says Dr. Brenda Powell, co-medical director of the Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute. “They’re meant to bring us back to the middle.” (Source: time.com/5025278/adaptogens-herbs-stress-anxiety) Our bodies deal with stress, ranging from a mild reaction to something that

The Superpowers of Beetroot Powder: Benefits, Nutrients, and Uses Beetroots are part of the beet family and are root vegetables.  Beetroot powder is dehydrated, which helps it to retain a lot of its superpowers, which can get lost when heat treated. The goodness in beetroots benefits us in many ways, from boosting brain power to removing toxins in the body. From the top to the bottom and many things in between. This humble vegetable is full of vitamins and minerals such as: Fibre, which is needed in our bodies to help keep us regular, is a function that is important in eliminating waste. Vitamin C helps to repair and hydrate dry skin and support collagen production. Folate, which is naturally present in a lot of food, including beetroot. It is a B vitamin that the body uses in cells. Protein. Beetroots have