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Speed up your healing – dump gluten
Lack of essential and bioavailable proteins are a major contributing factor to persistent illness especially in those with gluten sensitivity. Protein is the main ingredient your body uses to build immune antibodies as well as heal inflamed structural tissues and muscles. Protein hence helps speed up your healing. These functions are vital for the following reasons: Antibody production, essential to combat infection, chemical toxins and allergies. Research shows that antibody deficiency is a common phenomenon in those with gluten sensitivity. Lack of these vital proteins puts you at risk for multiple chronic health issues. Muscles are required for movement of the frame. As part of this process, muscle serves as a pumping system for your lymphatic vessels. These vessels are crucial because they help the body transport immune cells and antibodies. They also help remove damaging toxins. Research also shows that a large majority of those with gluten sensitivity have poor muscle to fat ratios. Gluten Destroys Muscle & Causes Protein Wasting One of the most common side effects of gluten is inflammation in the muscles and joints, as gluten proteins create an inflammatory reaction in these tissues that over time leads to many negative outcomes such as: Muscle pain Muscle atrophy (loss) Joint pain and arthritis Weight gain (increased visceral fat – especially belly fat) Weight loss (due to muscle atrophy) – the worst kind of weight loss Restricted mobility Increased risk for injury in those trying to exercise Gluten consumption leads to body protein disruption in several ways and prevents speeding up your healing: Inflammation – Gluten can cause the immune system to literally attack the muscle and joints leading to chronic pain and inflammation. A prolonged immune system attack contributes to chronic degradation of these tissues and subsequently atrophy of the muscle and arthritis in the joint. Hormone Release – To deal with this chronic damage, the body produces cortisol as an anti-inflammatory hormone. Increased cortisol leads to increased visceral fat (belly fat). Damage to the Stomach and GI Tract – Gluten can damage the specialized cells in your stomach and small intestines that secrete vital acid and digestive enzymes. Over time this damage makes it almost impossible to properly digest and break down dietary proteins from meats and vegetables. Many with gluten sensitivity have lost their ability to digest properly and develop protein and amino acid deficits. Gluten-Induced Gut Damage Can Make Meat Digestion a Challenge Many who embark on a gluten free diet still have inflamed and damaged gastrointestinal tracts. Some suffer with low acid production making it hard to digest dietary proteins. This is a big part of the “Catch 22″ in healing. To heal the gut, you need protein, but to digest the protein, you need a healthy and functional gut. The Critical Role of Protein and how it speeds up your healing Protein balance plays a major role body function. It is essential for proper maintenance of the immune system, the detoxification systems in the liver, antibody formation, muscle maintenance, tissue repair, digestive enzyme production, neurotransmitter (brain chemicals), and hormone production. Protein is responsible for building cellular receptors that help recognize hormones, regulate blood sugar, control our circadian rhythm, and control our metabolism. Too Many Carbs Excessive carbohydrate intake causes damage to important proteins in our bloodstream. This damage, often referred to as AGE (Advanced Glycation End products) is a major contributing factor to inflammation and chronic illness. Chronic inflammation leads to hormone changes that tax our body’s protein stores and our ability to heal and repair is minimized. The Problem with Most Protein Powders Unfortunately, most protein powders contain cheap and highly processed ingredients that is harder to digest and damaging to health. Others are full of artificial sweeteners and GMO chemicals like aspartame, sucralose, corn fructose, and maltodextrin. And forget the rice based proteins – they are devoid of nutrients, low in biologically valuable amino acids, have a high potential for arsenic contamination and most importantly contain a concentrated and very difficult to digest type of rice gluten. Other common protein options contain foods with severe allergenic potential. The most common include dairy, soy, and egg. All three of these protein replacements can have severe drawbacks. Dairy is usually a major problem for those with gluten sensitivity. Aside from it’ s allergic potential, most dairy proteins are heat processed and derived from GMO cows being fed GMO grains covered in chemical fertilizers and pesticides. These chemicals are known gut irritants and have been shown to alter the microbial gut balance and contribute to intestinal permeability (leaky gut). Soy proteins are high in phytates and tannins (compounds that inhibit mineral absorption – calcium, iron, zinc). Most soy proteins are also GMO and have been treated with chemical pesticides plus soy is a death-knell for the thyroid gland. Egg protein replacement powders are typically derived from chickens being fed diets high in GMO grain sources. The birds suffer from poor environmental conditions and those who are gluten sensitive often react to eggs from grain fed chickens. What’s the Solution? If you want a high quality protein without the drawbacks to help support your recovery and overall health, I recommend Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. Start with one scoop a day and progress to two scoops. My Pure Hydrolysed Collagen is non-GMO, grass-fed and pure, it has all you need to heal your gut. There are no carbs or calories, it won’t spike blood sugar/insulin, and is free of hormones and antibiotics. Mix it into water, coffee or tea once or twice a day, it will heal the gut in double quick time.
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All about Sally-Ann Creed Collagen
Bovine and chicken collagen are the 2 superior forms of collagen to use. Type 1 collagen is the most abundant ‘type’ found in the body which is also found in bovine collagen – we are seldom short of this kind. The chicken ‘type’ (type 2) is usually depleted in the body, and this is safer than porcine collagen as porcine collagen is cheap and could be full of hormones. A good chicken collagen will be free of hormones and is not cheap. Porcine collagen is also considered to be not nearly as effective as other forms such as bovine and chicken collagen. One also needs to consider the country the collagen comes from, whether grass-fed or not and the quality of the animals. This is not possible with fish in polluted oceans, which is why I chose to avoid fish/marine collagen for a long time until I found one from wild-caught, MSC-certified source that I could trust. You can find it here. Regarding the pork collagen, pigs are often fed sweets, plastic, pellets, fecal matter etc, and I’m concerned about this. It’s also not as effective as the bovine kind, so I would rather stick with the bovine and chicken varieties as I can verify their sources, purity and overall quality. Bovine Collagen (Type 1 & Type 3) Naturally occurring in the skin, bones and muscles of cattle, this one is the closest to what our bodies make – providing types 1 and 3 collagen. These types are the major components of skin, nails, hair, ligaments, tendons, bone, teeth, gums, eyes, arteries and blood vessels and make up over 90% of the collagen in our bodies, so it makes sense to start with this kind of collagen. There is an enormous amount of precious glycine in bovine collagen, which promotes cellular health, and it’s one of the 3 amino acids needed to form creatine which supports healthy muscles and energy levels post-workout. The other impressive amino acid present which is thin on the ground in nature, is proline – this plays a truly critical role in the body’s own ability to produce collagen, and it’s a very heart-healthy amino acid too. Collagen can supply all the above benefits and a few more as follows: Prevent or repair broken capillaries Improve damaged skin (from sun, chemicals, heat exposure) Treat lack of collagen causing skin to loose it’s elasticity Improve ageing skin losing its firmness and suppleness Acne responds very well when combined with dietary changes Psoriasis, eczema and flaky skin Skin pigmentation Strong teeth and healthy gums General skin imbalances Nails that are brittle and flaky Lack lustre hair, thinning hair, hair loss Dry brittle hair Promotes restful sleep Liver detoxifier Excellent for gut health Improved metabolism Bone density Cognitive ability improves Banishes cellulite and removes the dimpling effect on the skin Prevents and reduces existing stretch marks Chicken Collagen (Type 2) We now stock chicken collagen, which is really exciting as it’s very hard to get hold of a quality chicken collagen. It works by causing your body to produce substances that fight inflammation and pain (inflammation causes ageing). It also contains chondroitin and glucosamine, two powerful compounds which help rebuild cartilage. Chicken collagen can also provide some amazing benefits for your gut, immune system, skin and more. It has been said to be valuable in stopping autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in its tracks or at the least greatly improve RA. The naturally-occurring glucosamine and chondroitin make this the obvious choice for addressing joint problems – whether to heal them or keep them from breaking down in sports. It also naturally contains hyaluronic acid which many of you know is close to an elixir of youth for the skin. Chicken collagen has the richest source of hyaluronic acid – known for bringing youthfulness, plumpness and moisture to the skin, while doing the same in the joints to keep them moving freely. Pure chicken collagen has been shown to retrain the immune system to correctly recognize exposed cartilage proteins as the body’s own tissues, rather than incorrectly seeing them as foreign invaders. This prevents the inflammatory and destructive attack that causes osteoarthritic joint stiffness and pain and other diseases of ageing. Research continues to provide proof that collagen can help seal openings in the gut lining and support gut integrity (avoiding leaky gut) and this directly boosts immunity too. Please make sure the collagen is pure, without any chemical additives or sweeteners. Both bovine and chicken collagen help form elastin and other compounds within skin that are responsible for maintaining skin’s youthful tone, texture and appearance. Nutrition is key when it comes to skin health and appearance. The more collagen you have in your body, the less likely you will be to have one of the most visible signs of aging — wrinkles. While many face creams claim to revitalize skin by including collagen in their ingredients, the molecules in these topical products are way too large for your skin to absorb – it is an impossible task topically – this needs to be taken as food. Chicken collagen reduces pain and inflammation, improves joint function and slows progression of osteoarthritis (OA). What we know from studies on chicken collagen: Believed to enhance the shock-absorbing properties of collagen and block enzymes that break down cartilage Helps cartilage retain water and may reverse cartilage loss Research shows that oral collagen supplementation effectively improves the common signs of skin ageing One study found that skin hydration improved after eight weeks of collagen supplementation while collagen density in the dermis significantly increased after just four weeks of supplementation. Chicken collagen helps support a healthy mucosal layer in the gut. Studies have found that in individuals with digestive imbalances, serum concentrations of collagen are decreased. Because the amino acids in collagen build the tissue that lines the colon and entire GI tract, supplementing with collagen can support healthy digestive function. By keeping the mucosal layer of your gut healthy, you can avoid leaky gut syndrome, which is often the root cause of food allergies, low energy, joint pain, thyroid disease, autoimmune diseases, ageing and slow metabolism. Bovine collagen will also have these effects on the gut. Chicken vs Bovine While almost all kinds will do much the same thing, chicken collagen is best known for its ability to target joint issues and cellulite, while bovine is better for skin and weight issues. However they will both be beneficial, if taken at different times of the day. My suggestion is instead of taking 2 scoops of bovine in the morning, take 1-2 scoops of bovine in coffee in the morning and one scoop of chicken in the evening on an empty stomach for the best results in all body systems. Collagen (Bovine and Chicken) assist with the prevention of protein glycation (ageing) and the further breakdown of collagen structures inside the body. The older we get, the more we lose the ability to produce collagen, which means we need to supplement it. Supplementing it significantly helps the body to continue to produce more of its own collagen naturally for longer. Hyaluronic Acid is something of a buzzword today in the beauty arena, and known as ‘nature’s moisturiser’. Dry eyes have been known to benefit from it, wrinkles are delayed or smoothed out and joints benefit from the extra water it brings for increased mobility. It is one of the most hydrophilic (water-loving) molecules in nature. It helps plump lips and skin but it is also highly concentrated in the eyeball. In fact vitreous humour – the fluid in the eyeball – is composed almost completely of hyaluronic acid, acting as a shock absorber and transporting nutrients to the eye. After the age of 50 the body stops producing hyaluronic acid it’s said, and this is why so many eye problems surface after this time. And wonderfully, hyaluronic acid acts as a ‘space filler’ by binding to water and keeping skin wrinkle-free. Types of Collagen Did you know there are 28 types of collagen which have been identified? But only 3 are necessary as these are the most common ones in the human body. Bovine collagen has type 1 and 3, and is the most amazing collagen. It does absolutely everything – and if you are looking for a way to improve your health and physical appearance, bovine collagen will do that admirably. My Pure Hydrolysed Collagen is bovine, so look out for that one. The chicken collagen is under Collagen Type 2, and is a wonderful adjunct to the bovine one. Taken together, yet at different times of the day – yields a far more powerful effect on all body systems, than taking just one. Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Most abundant in the body Less abundant, but vital Second most abundant From skin, ligaments, bone, scar tissue, tendons Found in the eyes and cartilage Found in muscles, blood vessels, intestinal walls Helps stimulate type 2 in the body Richest in hyaluronic acid Stimulates type 2 production Occurs with type 3 (or should do) Contains hyaluronic acid Found in bovine collagen Found in chicken collagen Type 3 occurs with Type 1 (Pure Hydrolysed Collagen is bovine) (Collagen Type 2 is chicken) Found in bovine collagen Supports: Supports: Supports: Skin elasticity; wrinkles Skin elasticity; cellulite; wrinkles Muscle health Joint health Joint and eye health Bone health Bone health Reduces signs of ageing Skin health, youthfulness Both bovine and chicken will help to support and heal leaky gut, improve fat-burning and delay wrinkles. When buying collagen be careful it’s not only type 1 – you want type 1 & 3 TOGETHER. You also want Type 2 to be SEPARATE – the three must not be in one mixture or you will not absorb them properly. Types 1 & 3 are supposed to be together, taken in the morning, and then take Type 2 separately in the evening in water on an empty stomach just before bed. This way your body gets the most AMAZING collagen boost! Why I won’t use other collagen supplements available: Here are just some of the ingredients I’ve seen in the collagen supplements out there (I’ve only named a few here remember!) and why I decided I wanted pure products for my own body, and so brought in my own pure bovine and chicken collagens: Glycerin (extremely drying to the skin – why add it to an anti-ageing product where dryness is the last thing you want in skin, hair, bones and joints?) Citric Acid (can be harmful – side effects of citric acid could include nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain. More serious side effects may include severe muscle twitches, cramps or pain, seizure, numbness of the hands or feet, weakness, difficulty breathing, dizziness, restlessness, irritability and black or bloody stools) Sodium Benzoate (very nasty unnecessary chemical preservative, ESPECIALLY dangerous when taken WITH citric acid as it forms benzene, a carcinogen linked to leukemia and other blood cancers, plus can induce asthma and hypertension) Potassium Sorbate (chemical preservative – not necessary in collagen at all! It also can induce migraines, causes allergies, affect the immune system, itching in mouth, throat, eyes, may cause sinus and nasal congestion.) Maltodextrin (this is plain old SUGAR which ages you, inflames you and dries you up) Soy extract (Soy is toxic to the thyroid and has a host of serious problems attached, should not be eaten by man nor beast in my opinion) Natural Orange Flavour and other E numbers (this is not natural at all! If it has ‘flavour’ in the title, it is a chemical) Talc (linked to ovarian & lung cancer. In its natural form, some talc contains asbestos) Glycerol (used as a sugar for sweetening the taste of the powder/liquid) Vegetable oil (damaged, artery-clogging, inflammatory seed oil – ugh) Shellac (basically plastic coating on the tablet) Colours (could be anything at all! But some include Ammonia Caramel and Titanium Dioxide – these are usually all chemicals, not natural colourings) And the worst is that some of these products exceed well over R1000 for the teeny tiniest amounts in tablet form with very little collagen present, plus a bunch of chemicals; it’s called clever advertising. Collagen is best in powder form, mixes easily and costs less for a better product. Now do you see why I’m so passionate about my pure powder collagen products? For bovine collagen click here Disclaimer: Originally published on Facebook on 26 January 2018.
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The various "pauses" in menopause
In menopause, the ovaries ‘pause’ their output of estrogen but there are other pauses during this time to consider. There is simultaneously a pause in the androgenic hormones. These androgenic hormones come from the ovaries but they also come from the adrenals and this pause leads to a decrease in both testosterone and DHEA – hormones which are instrumental in the control of blood sugar, they affect how the body the body burns fuel and whether it is placed in muscle tissue and the liver as glycogen or visceral fat (which is also known as abdominal fat.) Adrenal strain Additional strain is also evident in the adrenals themselves at this time. As the ovaries are doing less work, the adrenals are forced to take over this task. As estrogen falls the adrenals work much harder to make estrone to try to compensate for the loss, and this means they are less able to make DHEA, testosterone and cortisol. Thyropause Ever heard of the “thyropause”? It’s a real thing – generally the thyroid will slow down as a person ages, and thyroid disease risk increases during menopause. Whenever there are large hormonal shifts in the body, you may see latent thyroid disease revealed, such as: Puberty Pregnancy Menopause Hepatopause There’s also “hepatopause”, where the liver is less able to regulate fuel properly. When perfectly healthy it can store extra fuel and make it available when needed – an unhealthy liver has less room to store glycogen, and instead gets jammed with triglycerides leading to fatty liver disease. This also leaves little room for regulating metabolism. Fatty liver can happen to those who don’t drink alcohol at all – called Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and this is often due to soft drinks, sugar and excess carbs. A fatty liver is hard-pressed to burn fuel correctly, it stores more fat than is needed while releasing less than is needed, and begins to enlarge. A healthy liver A healthy liver has 1-3% fat, but a fatty liver has more than 5% and disease sets in when it hits somewhere near the 10% mark, which leads to: Liver malfunction Scarring of liver tissue Liver cancer If you have fatty liver, decreasing your food intake will leave you utterly fatigued. There are less androgens available causing a decrease in basal (or resting) metabolic rate, proportionate to a loss of muscle mass – or sarcopenia. This is why intermittent fasting may not work for some women after a certain age. Menopausal weight gain This can be addressed if you follow the right steps early enough. By focusing on adrenal function you want to reset your body to wake up early and be full of energy and see the cortisol drop in the evenings when you go to bed to give you restful sleep. All too often it’s the other way round in menopause, you have too much cortisol at night when you don’t need it, and little during the day when you do, which can result in: Depression Fatigue Insomnia Anxiety Easy weight gain Difficulty losing weight Inflammation Digestive disturbances Blood sugar dysregulation Difficulty dealing with stress and lifestyle changes Your nutrition, sleep, and exercise Refocusing your diet at this time of life – earlier if possible – is key to how you will cope with all these periods of ‘pause’ in your menopause. Your macronutrients become key to managing cortisol now. You must not stop carbs, but concentrate on good quality, lower carbohydrate foods, eat moderate amounts of healthy fat instead of going low fat, and have enough protein. Timing is everything! You need to get your ‘timing’ of eating carbs right. Carbs naturally lower cortisol, so eating carbs in the morning will make you tired during the day. Your carbs should be highest at night as your carb-digesting enzymes are highest at this time, and will facilitate lowering of cortisol levels to enable you to sleep better. Tailoring your intake of carbs will make a difference to cortisol, weight and sleep. The ‘pause’ we see in menopause with regard to sleep is distressing with many women turning to sleeping pills at this time, which is really not ideal at all. Making sure you have restful sleep will help to control your weight and make you feel a whole lot better in your waking hours. Getting enough quality protein is also more important at this time of life than you may realise. It will prevent the muscle loss associated with menopause when so many women are eating less protein than they should, and this dramatically affects adrenal function which relies on high-quality protein. This will enable you to retain your valuable muscle mass, especially when combined with some healthy, regular exercise. So some of the ways to reset your hormones and lose that menopausal weight creeping up will include: Eating carbs at the right time of day (ie. sweet potato at night and eggs in the morning) Eating enough good quality protein at each meal Not going low fat, but eating healthy fats in moderate proportions Getting sufficient sleep and resetting that cortisol curve Dealing with stress effectively Taking the right targeted supplements for you personally Don’t try any rash or strange diets at this time of life! You will further destroy a fragile metabolic rate that is in need of fixing, and which can be done if you do it sanely. Men and women are very different and a completely different approach needs to be taken when it comes to weight loss in women, particularly those in menopause. Your body and brain are in need of vital nutrition from good food at this time of life, don’t skimp on quality. Visit our Health Resources page for helpful free resources to help you along your journey https://sallyanncreed.co.za/health-resources/ This post is subject to our general disclaimer https://sallyanncreed.co.za/disclaimer/.
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7 foods to help improve your skin
An unhealthy diet can not only damage your metabolism and cause weight gain but may also lead to chronic health conditions including diabetes and heart disease. What’s more, your diet has a direct impact on your skin, contributing to conditions such as ageing or even acne. Skin conditions often have a domino effect on your self-esteem and quality of life. It’s important to take care of your skin health and one of the most effective ways to do so is by looking at your daily diet to ensure you are getting the essential nutrients you need for skin protection. These seven foods may help keep skin healthy, strong, and attractive. 1. Walnuts Walnuts are particularly high in Omega 3, vitamin E and Zinc, all being essential in maintaining a healthy skin barrier to protect not only against inflammation but bacteria too. You will find fabulous ones available here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/walnuts/ 2. Omega-3 from Fatty fish. The omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish are vital for reducing skin redness, acne and keeping your skin moisturised. Omega-3 fats are a good source of vitamin E (an antioxidant), zinc and protein which can make the skin less sensitive to the sun’s harsh UV radiation. Omega-3 deficiency can cause skin dryness and supplements may also fight autoimmune conditions which are known to affect the skin such as lupus and psoriasis and lupus. You will find ours here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/the-omega-3-solution-fish-oil-softgels/ 3. Avocado The good fats from avocados help to keep your skin moisturised and flexible. Avo’s are rich in both Vitamin E and Vitamin C, both are fabulous for skin health. They even protect your skin from possible UV damage exposure. 4. Bell Peppers Bell Peppers contain vitamin C which is important for your body’s own collagen production and will aid in skin elasticity. They are also an excellent source of the carotenoid beta-carotene that acts as a natural sunblock for one’s skin, protecting against cell damage, sunburn, skin cancer, dryness and wrinkles (not replacing sunblock of course!) 5. Dark chocolate Cocoa is known to be rich in antioxidants that increase blood flow and hydrate the skin. Hooray! Enjoy our very own 70% dark chocolate! 6. Green tea Every cup is filled with antioxidants and catechins which may protect skin from the onset of visible signs of ageing. 7. Pure Hydrolysed Collagen Collagen is known to have many benefits for the skin including slowing down the rate at which fine lines may appear, helping your form new collagen, strengthening skin, improving elasticity and hydration! Make sure you are using pure hydrolysed collagen for the best skin health benefits. You will find ours available here: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-pure-hydrolysed/
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Quick Tips for Menopause
1. MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS RESPOND TO COLLAGEN Here is some first hand feedback from our customers… “Almost all my menopause symptoms are gone after a few months on the collagen! I only get hot flushes now when I drink alcohol, then it’s my own fault! Lol” JB Hi Sally, FYI…had been taking your Pure Hydrolysed Collagen to assist with my arthritis for 4 months and naturally my pain subsided. But what transpired was the best and most unexpected thing. My menopausal hot flushes disappeared as well. At first I didn’t tie the two together but I had a bad month financially and couldn’t get my collagen and that’s when the hot flushes returned!! Perhaps coincidence? I think not! I have had hot flushes for over 5 years and nothing has helped before this. The fact that they have reappeared after stopping the collagen is what was so interesting. I’m back on the collagen now and will see if the flushes stop again. Hold thumbs!!” KL I have to say I started only this week with your pure collagen and already I noticed a significant difference in the frequency and severity of my hot flashes. Ursula D 2. MENOPAUSE AND YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Keeping your digestive system working well is another key to good health not only in menopause but throughout your life. Eat organic vegetables where you can, pasture-fed meats and chickens, eggs from pasture-fed chickens and game. Ditch the sugar, alcohol and junk and concentrate on really fresh and healthy foods. 3. MENOPAUSE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Stay active – exercise on its own won’t help you manage your weight but it does help to prevent muscle loss and helps to sensitise insulin. You don’t have to run a marathon or spend all day at the gym. Simply walking every few days or an hour or so is enough. 4. MENOPAUSE AND CHEMICALS Avoid chemicals on your face, when cleaning your home, washing your body and your clothing. Wherever possible, choose natural alternatives to chemicals. Look around your home. You’ll be horrified at how many chemical substances you use every day. 5. MENOPAUSE AND HEALTHY CHOICES Avoid genetically modified foods, avoid man-made fats and oils. Stick to animal fat and olive oil, butter and other healthy fats. You can get all the support you may need and embark on a ‘food journey’ through the 63 Days to Optimum Health Book. You will be guided over the course of 9 weeks to transition in your emotions, food intake and habits to create a new you. Hopefully (if you want to) you will lose weight, feel heaps better, and continue to apply these principles indefinitely. This book is for anyone seeking to ‘create health’ or maintain it. This comprehensive guide offers sections on gut heath, market place myths, substitutions for unhealthy old favourites, superfoods that improve immunity and nourish the body, and delicious, cook-from-scratch recipes that celebrate the benefits of making whole foods at home. By making informed choices, you can enjoy day-long energy and ongoing health.
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Skinny Collagen Soup
I’m repeating this post from March last year due to the huge popularity of this unique soup which has taken the country by storm. It’s my Skinny Collagen Soup – once you try it, you won’t want anything else – AND you get your collagen in at the same time – it’s made with Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. The weather in Cape Town is starting to get REALLY cold now, so soups naturally spring to mind to warm us. Unlike me, some people don’t like collagen in their coffee. I know. It’s crazy, and I can’t understand it at all. My husband is one such case, so I had to come up with a way to get my husband to take his collagen without him realising it (sneaky because men “always know better”…). I developed a pure collagen consommé just for him! And – one that won’t cause weight gain, in fact just the opposite. He absolutely loves it (and he is super fussy). The ‘instant’ stuff on the shelves is pretty toxic so either make your own thin soup/stock/broth and add my very Pure Hydrolysed Collagen, or take 1-2 spoons of my scrumptious Skinny Collagen Soup (SCS) and just add hot water! So easy! When I presented my husband with his first SCS with chopped fresh parsley from our garden sprinkled on top – that was it. I now have an addict on my hands. Mission accomplished! The other thing he loves to add to his SCS is a few squished pieces of celery so the juice is just detectable. But even without it – it’s a meal for anyone on the run, to quell hunger pangs while not putting on weight, and it’s so delicious you may want seconds. It’s a fabulous meal replacement when you are stuck (or want to lose some weight). Great for kids at school on a cold day in a food flask. But because it’s a powder, you can take it in your bag/case and just add hot water – it’s so easy for a quick lunch anywhere, any time, it’s totally natural and it has my own mixture of organic herbs and spices with collagen. Sometimes when we don’t feel like a big meal, just a salad, we’ll make ourselves a mug of SCS and have it as our “starter”. It blunts the appetite, provides us with superb quality protein and other excellent nutrition from the organic dried herbs & spices in my recipe, while still leaving room for our crunchy salad. You don’t have to wait for winter to try Skinny Collagen Soup – we didn’t . It fills you and is a great way of banishing hunger when a snack attack rears it’s ugly head. Sometimes in the evenings before bed we might have a mug of steaming Skinny Collagen Soup instead of tea, or in the afternoon if we feel like it at tea time – actually anytime will do…. It’s always a winner in our home. If you want to lose some weight (or NOT put on this winter!) have a cup of SCS instead of lunch, and take my BRILLIANT Berberine Complex and you’ll lose quite a few kilos while getting your body super-healthy in the process. Please share your experience with this soup – I’d love to hear. Stay warm in this cold weather!!! (originally posted on Facebook)
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Does your hair need some help?
Try this Collagen Hair Mask! Apart from the amazing difference collagen makes over time to the thickness and lustre of your hair from the inside out. Here’s a way to give it that little extra boost using a Collagen Hair Mask. The shaft of your hair is porous, and will be able to absorb hydrolysed collagen, so give it a whirl, especially if you have colour-treated hair. Collagen strengthens the hair from the inside out as we know, but it also fortifies the entire shaft by forming a protective shield around each strand of hair, reducing breakage and protecting it from sun, heat and the environment when applied externally. Apply just once a month for nourished hair and scalp. Your hair will be soft and shiny! Here’s what you need for the Collagen Hair Mask: 2 tablespoons Sally-Ann Creed’s Organic Coconut Oil 2 tablespoons Sally-Ann Creed’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Sally-Ann Creed’s Pure Hydrolysed Collagen Here’s what you do with it: Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Apply to your entire head of hair, massaging into the scalp and applying it all the way down to the ends of the hair Leave on for 20 minutes. Shampoo and rinse well. Repeat shampoo, if necessary. NOTES Apply only once a month ONLY – and use our Pure Hydrolysed Collagen – don’t use any other kind of collagen, it may not work. Please let us know your results!!
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5 ways Collagen boosts thyroid health
We have SO many messages and testimonies of people who have had amazing results with our Pure Hydrolysed Collagen regarding thyroid health and function. Collagen, a crucial protein in the body, offers potential benefits for thyroid health. Firstly, collagen contains amino acids like glycine, proline, and arginine, which support the synthesis of thyroid hormones. These amino acids play a role in converting the inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into its active form (T3). Additionally, collagen provides structural support to the thyroid gland, promoting its optimal function. The protein also aids in reducing inflammation, which is vital as thyroid disorders often involve immune system imbalances. Collagen’s ability to support gut health is noteworthy, as a healthy gut contributes to better absorption of essential nutrients for thyroid function. Including collagen-rich foods or supplements in one’s diet may help enhance overall thyroid health by addressing various aspects like hormone synthesis, gland structure, and inflammation reduction. Furthermore, collagen’s role in promoting a healthy gut lining is pivotal for thyroid health. Leaky gut syndrome, where the intestinal barrier becomes permeable, is associated with autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s disease. Our incredible Pure Hydrolysed Collagen can help maintain gut integrity, preventing the leakage of harmful substances into the bloodstream that might trigger an immune response against the thyroid. Moreover, collagen supports the production of other proteins necessary for tissue repair and regeneration, aiding in the recovery of damaged thyroid tissue. The anti-inflammatory properties of collagen contribute to managing chronic inflammation, a common factor in thyroid disorders. In conclusion, integrating collagen into your diet may offer a multifaceted approach to supporting thyroid health through its impact on hormone synthesis, structural support, gut integrity, and inflammation modulation. Here are some other ways collagen helps your thyroid health: 1. Collagen balances other PROTEINS in the body. Remember we MUST HAVE protein for a healthy thyroid gland (if you are suffering, here’s one quick way to improve it). In hypothyroid patients, tryptophan is converted to serotonin. This suppresses thyroid function further (by increasing other thyroid-suppressing hormones like cortisol and estrogen). This is where collagen comes to the rescue – there is NO tryptophan in collagen – that is just one reason it is so beneficial to the thyroid. 2. Collagen lowers CORTISOL in hypothyroidism, which lowers stress levels. Stress hormones block the conversion of T4 to T3 (the active hormone) in the liver – collagen boosts the liver’s ability to convert T4 to the active T3 form by lowering cortisol. Amazing. 3. Collagen lowers ENDOTOXIN, a thyroid-suppressive substance over-produced by intestinal bacteria – usually found in hypothyroidism. It over-burdens the liver, prevents detoxification of estrogen and cortisol and prevents healthy liver detoxification. Collagen is the most wonderful liver detoxifier. 4. Collagen boosts thyroid and METABOLIC RATE by regulating BLOOD SUGAR. Almost all of us need to be on a lower carb diet for good health. However hypothyroid sufferers do need more carbs in their diet – it’s a fact. The worst thing you can do if hypothyroid is to go into ketosis. Collagen helps to regulate blood sugar as you transition to a lower carb diet, as it will enable you to metabolise carbs without the need for extra insulin, and it will prevent a rise in blood sugar. Most hypothyroid sufferers are (or become) insulin resistant – and they have been shown to have more than 26% less glycine than they need – another reason glycine-rich collagen is helpful to hypothyroid and diabetic patients. 5. Lastly, collagen improves the thyroid’s ability to USE T3. Having adequate levels is not enough – you need to be able to UTILISE this T3. Collagen also helps to restore insulin sensitivity and help you reverse insulin resistance, thereby improving your thyroid health. Our amazing Pure Hydrolysed Collagen protein powder comes from grass-fed cows. It has no taste or smell, is non-GMO, and produced from only grass-fed cows. It’s also Halaal! You’ll find it at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop
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How do I take this? A Guide to our Products
People often ask us How do I take this? Our Sally-Ann Creed Products, directions for use and what can they be taken with are all below. We have put together a comprehensive list of “How do I take this”. The list has 35 Collagen, Vitamins, Minerals and Nutraceuticals, Pantry and Sugar Alternatives. We have 170 products in our range and we will continue to update this list. Contents: Pure Hydrolysed Collagen Beauty Bullets Collagel Colla-Joint Plus for Man’s Best Friend Skinny Collagen Soup Super CollagenT2 Gelatine Berberine Complex Biotin Bio Chelated Magnesium Premium Clear Skin & Lips CoQ10 Ester C caplets L-Glutamine Magnesium Citrate Powder MaxiPrebiotic MaxiProiotic 20 Milk Thistle Premium MaxiMSM (powder and tablets) Olive Leaf Omega-3 Fish Oil Quercetin Scorbi-Cee and Super-Cee powder Skinny Fibre Vitamin D3 Premium 5000iu Vitamin K2 Premium 100mcg Zinc BioSweet Xylitol & Erythritol Keto Sweet Zero Collagen Products 1. Pure Hydrolysed Collagen About: ‘There’s no magic bullet, although I do admit collagen does come close. You won’t live forever but you’ll have a better quality of life and look a lot better too (on the inside and out)’ – Sally-Ann Creed. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-pure-hydrolysed/ Direction for use: 1-2 scoops (14ml scoops are placed in the bag) can be added to your morning tea/coffee/glass of water at least an hour or more before breakfast. You can also take it between meals or last thing at night. Where possible avoid mixing it with other proteins however, if you absolutely cannot take it unless you have yogurt or something else, you will still derive benefit from it. Do not mix it with the Super CollagenT2 (chicken) type 2. If you are taking both, then take them at least 2 hours away from each other to ensure the best absorption possible. Always increase water intake with collagen. Can take with: L-Glutamine powder in water 2. Beauty Bullets About: Each capsule contains 575mg pure collagen. Now you can have the choice of either powder or capsules when getting your ‘collagen fix’ daily. We understand that for travelling, or if you are sensitive to taking powders you might want capsules, so now you can get pure hydrolysed collagen in capsule form. These BEAUTY BULLETS are literally ‘shots’ of Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-beauty-bullets/ Direction for use: Take 5-10 Collagen Beauty Bullet Capsules 1-2 x a day with hot or cold liquid (great for travellers). Can take with: Same instructions as collagen 3. Collagel About:A unique blend of Pure Hydrolysed Collagen (NON-GMO, Grass-Fed and 100% Pure) from a clean bovine source. It is exactly the same excellent Pure Hydrolysed Collagen you will find under our label. In addition we have included Pure Hydrolysed Gelatine with a potent prebiotic powder to improve and promote the healthy colonic flora. The addition of hydrolysed gelatine brings the price down but the effects are the same. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagel/ Direction for use: Take 1 tablespoon in water or stir into your coffee – it dissolves instantly and has no taste. 4. Colla-Joint Plus About: A powerful supplement which includes Collagen, MaxiMSM, gelatine, probiotic and prebiotic to improve bone and joint health, digestive health and promotes the health of skin, nails and hair. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-plus/ Direction for use: One scoop a day in warm or hot water. Add to food or with yoghurt. Ingredients: Collagen, gelatine, probiotic for the health of the gut. 5. Super CollagenT2 About: Chicken Collagen Type 2 for Joint Support. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/chicken-collagen-type-2-for-joints/ Direction for use: 1-2 scoops (14ml scoops are the size of a tablespoon) can be added to your morning tea/coffee/glass of water at least an hour or more before breakfast. Where possible avoid mixing it with other proteins however, if you absolutely cannot take it unless you have yogurt or something else, you will still derive benefit from it. Do not mix it with the other Pure Hydrolysed Collagen (bovine, type 1 & 3). If you are taking both, then take them at least 2 hours away from each other. Can take with: L-Glutamine powder in water 6. Skinny Collagen Soup About: There are 3g of Pure Hydrolysed Collagen per scoop so this is a suitable meal replacement for at least one main meal a day if you are wishing to lose weight. In each scoop of Skinny Collagen Soup you will get a burst of flavour from dozens of organic herbs and spices. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/skinny-collagen-soup/ Direction for use: 1-2 spoons in hot water – which can be a meal replacement or used as a base for soups, gravies, stews or as a broth alternative to lose weight. Very nourishing and collagen-rich, it is excellent when you can’t stomach solid food for whatever reason – this way you are nourished and filled. Lovely in a broth or light soup. 1-2 scoops a day is fine. Can take with: L-Glutamine powder 7. Gelatine About: A cooked form of collagen– gelatin “gels” so you can make jelly and terrines. Great for baking/cooking, but collagen doesn’t gel. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/the-benefits-of-gelatine/ Direction for use: Mixed the required amount as per your recipe in hot water to dissolve complete then add the same amount of cold water and allow to cool for 5-10minutes. Vitamins, Minerals and Nutraceuticals 8. Berberine Complex About: On its own it is an amazing product for normalizing blood sugar levels, however with Sally-Ann Creed® Berberine Complex you have the added chromium for that “double whammy” – ideal for those who wish to lose weight whilst controlling blood sugar levels. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/berberinecomplex/ Direction for use: Adults – Take 1 capsule three times a day, after food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. For special precautions please read package insert or link below 9. Biotin Bio About: Boosts health of hair and nails, helps manage blood sugar levels, assists blood sugar control, prevents hair loss, provides energy, eliminate skin inflammation & seborrheic dermatitis, helps prevent anaemia. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/biotin-bio/ Direction for use: Take 1 tablet daily. 10. Chelated Magnesium Premium About: It is an essential nutrient and is required for the maintenance of some of the most basic functions of life. Crucial organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys are dependent upon it. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/chelated-magnesium-premium/ Direction for use: Take 2-3 a day. These capsules contain 100mg each of magnesium glycinate. Can take with: Food, with other vitamins. 11. Clear Skin & Lips About: A combination of powerful immune modulators, and are intricately involved in the repair and maintenance of skin and lips. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/clear-lips-skin/ Direction for use: You can take one to three a day – excellent for skin, herpes zoster and acne. Can take with: Anything – best with food. 12. CoQ10 About: Coenzyme Q-10 is an essential component of the mitochondria and so is involved in energy production within body cells. Coenzyme Q-10 is a natural antioxidant which plays several highly useful roles in the body, including support for heart health and the production of energy in cells. CoQ-10 has also been identified as important for those using Statins as it can replace what they may deplete. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/coq-10-coenzyme-q10/ Direction for use: As a food supplement for adults, one (1) vegetable capsule daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. 13. Ester-C Tablets About: Our bodies cannot make vitamin C so it is an essential nutrient to take in daily. It is formulated with citrus bioflavonoids to help with absorption. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/ester-c/ Direction for use: 2 or more a day with food at any time of the day – we cannot make vitamin C in our bodies so it is an essential nutrient for us to survive. Can take with: Anything – best with food. 14. L-Glutamine About: This is a powerful gut healer, energy provider and all-round “feel-good” nutrient. Used for the control of cravings, support the immune system, aid in muscle fatigue, improve blood sugar, and the able to repair a leaky gut. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/l-glutamine-powder Direction for use: Take ½ to one teaspoon a day in water away from food. ½ an hour before breakfast, lunch and/or dinner (which means 1-3 times a day) take in ¼ glass of water (or more). Eat your meal ½ hour or more later. This is a powerful gut healer, energy provider and all-round “feel-good” nutrient. Can take with: You can take this with Collagen but not with Skinny Fibre. 15. Magnesium Citrate Powder About: You might not know this, but almost everyone is short of magnesium, you included. And another interesting little health byte is that almost every known disease is associated with (not caused by – I said associated with) a magnesium deficiency. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/magnesium-citrate-powder Direction for use: Take a teaspoon in ½ – 1 glass water at any time of the day with or without meals. You can add this to your bottle of water It is quite tart, so give it a good stir to dissolve it properly, it is sometimes very slightly lumpy. Can take with: MaxiMSM powder, Pure Hydrolysed Collagen, MaxiFOS and Glutamine, Scorbi-Cee or Super Cee powder in water.. Can be taken with food, with other vitamins or on its own. 16. MaxiPrebiotic About: This is a soluble fibre and creates an excellent and healthy environment for the probiotics to implant, while improving overall colon ecology and digestive health. It helps the gut flora and can be an effective Candida treatment, gut ‘fixer’ and weight loss aid. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxifos-prebiotic-powder-100g/ Direction for use: Take 1-6 teaspoons any time of the day with anything. Can be mixed into food or beverage, hot or cold or taken on the tongue and eaten as a treat! It helps the gut flora and can be an effective Candida treatment, gut ‘fixer’ and weight loss aid. Can take with: Absolutely anything you like. Quite delicious to sweeten things with but it is not sugar. 17. MaxiProbiotic 20 About: Combines both prebiotic and probiotic into one capsule: It is an extremely potent probiotic with 10 strains, delivering 20 billion CFUs per vegicap, with added FOS, a prebiotic to help to promote the implantation of the probiotic flora. Ideal for building a healthy microbiome. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxibiotic-20-vegicaps/ Direction for use: You can take one to three a day – excellent for building the microbiome. Can take with: Best on an empty stomach last thing at night or first thing in the morning with water. Very good to take this with MaxiFOS as it is the ‘food’ for the healthy intestinal bacteria. 18. Milk Thistle Premium 500mg About: Milk Thistle is one of the most powerful ways you can protect your liver. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/milk-thistle-premium/ Direction for use: 1-3 a day with a meal. Can take with: Anything – best with food. 19. Maxi-MSM– Tablets and Powder About: MSM is one of the most powerful and effective anti-inflammatory. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxi-msm/ Direction for use: You can take from 1-6 or more tablets a day at breakfast or spread this out at meals –. With the powder, a teaspoon in water is an easy way to take it. A nice way to take it is to put 1-2 teaspoons in a litre of water in a bottle and sip it all day. Can take with: Glutamine, Collagen Scorbi-Cee or Super Cee powder in water. 20. Olive Leaf About: Powerful iImmune Support, reduces inflammation, reduces risk of atherosclerosis, supports weight loss, antioxidative properties. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/olive-leaf-active/ Direction for use: Take 1-2 tablets per day after a meal 21. Omega-3 Fish Oil About: Ultra-refined and extra-pure, this fish oil is free from mercury, PCBs, DDT and dioxins. We cannot make this in the body, so we all need it daily. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/the-omega-3-solution-fish-oil-softgels/ Direction for use: 3 a day is a good dose.. Keep in the fridge, they then go hard and are easy to swallow and won’t repeat (they shouldn’t anyway, but for sensitive tummies). Can take with: Take with water and with food, any time of the day. This can be taken with other supplements. 22. Quercetin with Vitamin C About: Powerful Antioxidant and Immune Booster. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/quercetin-with-vitamin-c/ Direction for use: Take 2 capsules a day, after food with a full glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. 23. Scorbi-Cee and/or Super-Cee About: Super Cee has a base of ascorbic acid, but it is buffered or chelated meaning it is joined to a sodium (mineral) molecule, making it much easier on the gut and ideal for those with gut issues. Scorbi-Cee is ascorbic acid, or plain vitamin C. This is a very effective powder that you can add to water or drinks to get your quota of vitamin C in per day. Direction for use: Scorbi-Cee: Adult: Take a 1/4 tsp in water 2 to 3 times a day, with food. Children: Take 1 pinch daily in water, with food. Super Cee (Sodium Ascorbate): Take 1/2 tsp in water 1 to 2 times a day. Can take with:Anything except Skinny Fibre. You can mix either of these with MaxiMSM powder and/or Magnesium Citrate powder, and with MaxiFOS. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/hi-cee-300g/ https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/super-cee/ 24. Skinny Fibre – Powder About: Literally one of the fastest moving products we have ever seen. It does what it says it does. Incredible dietary fibre to promote weight loss and a healthy gut. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/skinny-fibre/ Direction for use: ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Skinny Fibre onto your tongue, and immediately chase with a full glass of water. Take this late morning or mid-afternoon when you feel hungry OR take it before meals or between meals. Do NOT stir it INTO water or it immediately congeals as it is supposed to. Make sure you increase water intake when taking this fibre by 1-2 glasses a day. Can take with: It is best taken on its own. Not with food and 2 hours after medication. 25. Vitamin D3 Premium 5000IU About: D3 is only found in animal products, not in the plant kingdom, and taking a daily supplement is an excellent way to ensure you are not deficient. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/vitamin-d3-premium/ Direction for use: One a day for adults in the morning or at night with a meal. Please have a blood test around 6-9 months after taking this to make sure you are getting your levels up. Can take with: Anything – best with food and something with fat content. 26. Vitamin K2 Premium 100mcg About: Getting enough of, or being deficient in Vitamin K2 can be a serious situation, to the point of developing heart disease or having a stroke. It may not manifest with any symptoms either which can be difficult. But the benefits of taking a supplement are nothing short of incredible. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/vitamin-k2-premium/ Direction for use: One a day with food. This is an amazing nutrient, you can’t overdose and everyone should be on it unless your doctor has a reason for you not taking it. Remember Vitamin K1 is the ‘clotting’ Vitamin, K2 is very different – it is responsible for the distribution of calcium. Can take with:Anything – best with food and something with fat content 27. Zinc Picolinate About: Zinc is a nutrient known to benefit the immune system, and deficiency of zinc impairs the capacity of many different immune cells to carry out their functions. It is also a powerful antioxidant. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-zinc-picolinate/ Direction for use: Take 1 tablet daily after a meal Can take with: Pure Hydrolysed collagen – or any protein source to increase absorption Pantry and Sugar Alternatives 28. BioSweet About: BioSweet is a prebiotic with monk fruit added to make it utterly delicious, calorie and carb free and enable you to enjoy sweetened foods and beverages. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/bio-sweet-prebiotic-sweetener-2/ Direction for use: As much or little as you wish to sweeten beverages or foods. Very safe, natural and without any calories. Can take with: Anything 29. Xylitol or Erythritol Direction for use: these are both sweeteners with very similar taste profiles to sugar. With Xylitol you can use 1 spoon to equal the sweetness of a spoon of sugar. With Erythritol however, you’ll need a little more than a teaspoon to equal the sweetness of the same amount of sugar. They are both very successfully used in tea, coffee, food and baking, they’re heat-stable and very versatile. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/erythritol/ 30. Keto Sweet Zero Direction for use: As with the above sweeteners this is heat stable, delicious and is the same sweetness as sugar. It has erythritol and the wonderful organic monk fruit with it – no calories, no carbs whatsoever, and very successful in tea, coffee, cooking and baking. It is the closest taste to sugar of all the natural keto sweeteners. Take in place of sugar one-for-one – tastes like sugar. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/keto-sweet-another-south-african-first-by-sally-ann-creed/ All these products can be found – together with many others not listed here. I hope this has cleared up any “How do I take this?” questions. For further instructions on How do I take this, please read the package insert which accompanies the product.
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Bone broth for iImmune Support
Bone broth for iImmune Support – So how does it really work? Bone broth is a superfood that can strengthen your immune system. It really goes to show grandmas chicken soup to fight was spot on with scientific data now able to back it up! Bone broth contains essential nutrients that help your immune system to function properly. This nutritious and cost effective broth is made from boiling animal bones, adding vegetables and herbs then simply straining out the solids laving you with a broth abundantly rich in amino acid, vitamins, minerals and packed with anti oxidants. The benefits of bone broth include boosting your immune system, reducing inflammation, improving gut health and maintaining balanced nutrition. Top Tips: To enhance the flavour of the bones you can roast them in the oven until lightly browned before adding them to the pot. Broth freezes incredibly for up to six months. It is fantastic to add to other soups or dishes and can simply be enjoy on its own. Broth can be made from bones of any kind including beef, lamb, pork, fish, shellfish or chicken. Adding additional herbs and spices to taste are always a great idea. Here are some suggestions: Beef bones – rosemary Chicken bones – ginger, turmeric Fish bones – parsley and thyme Pork bones – thyme The most effective bone broth recipe from a convenience and cost perspective is the one that best suits your needs and what you currently have in your fridge. We don’t like to waste a single cutting or skin so keep a container in the fridge for your “offcuts” and collect any vegetables tops, peels or skins for your recipe. Click here for a bone broth recipe: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/recipes/bone-broth-recipe-with-a-personal-touch/ Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ on 1 February 2021. Instagram: @SallyAnn_Creed Facebook: @SallyAnnCreedSA
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COLLAGEN 101 Collagen is found throughout your body. It’s a structural element of bones, muscles, tendon, and ligaments in fact collagen and skin are always talked about together. This is because it’s a major component of your largest organ. Below I discuss Collagen 101. You may not be aware that collagen is also found in: • blood vessels • the cornea of your eye (just about pure collagen) • teeth (it’s true!) • cartilage • discs between your vertebrae • the digestive tract The fibrous nature and strength of collagen make it an ideal protective casing for your kidneys and other organs, and connects cells all over your body to each other. It’s “large scale” from bones and organs right down to the cellular level. The structure of collagen protein is what gives it the unique strength your body needs – it’s a triple helix, three chains twisting around each other – and there are 1,050 amino acids in each of the three chains that make up collagen. They’re held together with hydrogen atoms which are the smallest of all the atoms. Glycine is the amino acid that takes up the middle of the triple helix structure because it’s the only one that can fit. These long fibres don’t just exist as single protein ropes, collagen can come together to form striated horizontal sheets. Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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COLLAGEN FAST FACTS:
There are many facts surrounding collagen but below I have list of the top COLLAGEN FAST FACTS I could think of. The benefits of collagen are however endless but just too mention a few. COLLAGEN FAST FACTS: Collagen literally ‘glues’ you together. 90% of your collagen is type I, the very strongest type Type I collagen is stronger than steel – on a gram-for-gram basis (our Pure Hydrolysed Collagen is type 1) Your muscles, organs, and arteries rely on type III (also found in Pure Hydrolysed Collagen). Type II collagen isn’t quite as densely packed as type I (Super CollagenT2), but it’s perfect for cushioning joints. Living a healthy lifestyle is a great adjunct to supporting healthy collagen production while taking Pure Hydrolysed Collagen powder. Collagen is a very large molecule, too large, in fact, to be easily absorbed by your skin. That fact makes collagen creams and other cosmetic products that contain the protein a bad bet for increasing levels in your skin, don’t be ripped off…. Taking Pure Hydrolysed Collagen in powdered peptide form is the best way to take it. Have it in your morning coffee, it makes it creamy and it’s tasteless. It really MUST be grass-fed, non-GMO and 100% pure, don’t settle for anything added to pure collagen. Our Pure Hydrolysed Collagen is the fastest growing brand and currently the brand leader of collagen in the country – we can hardly keep up with demand – you’ll find it in our online store at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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